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Philip Jonker

phil@propertyhalifax.ca +1(902) 817-4708

Listed by Lucy Dykhuis • Engel & Volkers

$1,299,900

Est. payment - /mo

6 Beds

6.5 Baths

7,300 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,300 sqft

Price per Sqft $178

MLS Listing ID 202621993

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1991

Lot Size 5.700 Acres

Acres 5.7

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Nova Scotia

Property Description

Own a piece of Canadian music history with this expansive 5.7-acre waterfront estate, famously known as the former residence of legendary songstress Rita MacNeil. Built specifically for Rita between 1991 and 1992, the home has been preserved and features many of her original high-end touches. Located on the shores of Sydney River, this multi-unit property is far more than a home; it is a high-performance, turnkey hospitality property with a proven track record as a very successful short-term rental. The estate offers approximately 5,500 square feet of finished living space across three distinct units, providing unparalleled flexibility for an owner-occupier or investor. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom masterpiece featuring a massive chef's kitchen and a sun-drenched solarium, while the lower level, once Rita's personal recording studio, now serves as a premier entertainment hub with a games room and bar. Connected by a breezeway is the private "Rita's Suite," which contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, alongside a chic, open-concept upper-level bachelor unit equipped with its own full kitchen and bath. Lifestyle and amenities abound as you experience ultimate relaxation in the 1,500 square foot indoor saltwater pool complex, featuring soaring cedar ceilings and lake views. The grounds are a masterpiece of landscaping, ranging from "Rita's Garden" by the babbling brook—where she composed much of her music—to the private dock on Sydney River for boating and swimming. The property is engineered for modern sustainability with a full solar array and heat pumps to minimize operational costs. A new septic will be installed in September 2026 alongside many other upgrades like painting and sealing the roof. With an established management team and cleaning staff willing to stay on board, this destination stands as the most unique and high-yielding waterfront offering in Cape Breton today.

Location

Province NS

County Cape Breton

Area 202-Sydney River / Coxheath

Zoning RR5

Region Cape Breton

Body of Water Blacketts Lake

City Region Cape Breton

Rooms

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Bedroom 2 16'8\" x 12'3\"

Bedroom 3 12'5\" x 7'8\"

Living Room 16'6\" x 18'10\"

Dining Room 23'00\" x 15'00\"

Kitchen 14'11' x 12'9\"

Interior

Interior Features Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, High Speed Internet

Heating Baseboard, Heat Pump

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Inclusions All Furniture And Appliances As Is. Lawn Mower And Tractor Remain.

Equipment No Rental Equipment

Fireplace No

Appliance Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Dock

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground

Community Features Golf, School Bus Service, Shopping, Ski Hill, Place of Worship

Utilities Available Electric, Electricity Connected

Waterfront Description Lake,Lake Privileges,Stream/Pond,Fresh Water

View Y/N Yes

View Lake

Roof Type Asphalt

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Exclusions Tv In Rita’s Suite (Will Put A Smaller One In There), China Cabinet From Rita’s Suite, Hand Tools In Garage, Leaf Blower, Whipper Snipper, Hedge Trimmer.

Building

Lot Description 3 to 9.99 Acres, Cleared, Landscaped

Dwelling Type Detached

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Drilled Well

Level or Stories 2 Storey

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Coxheath Elementary School

Middle Schools Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High School

High Schools Riverview High School

Others

Ownership Freehold

ParcelsYN No

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Philip Jonker

+1(902) 817-4708

Agent License ID: 1811911

815 Coxheath Rd Coxheath, NS B1L 1E1

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