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At the turn of the century, Albert Flemming, an industrious local fisherman in the Hamlet of Ketch Harbour, rowed his dory out to claim the wood beam cargo from a shipwreck in the neighboring cove. Those beams are now the structural elements of our house - thus named: "the House that Albert Built". There have been only three owners in 110 years and all have loved living both in the house and in the community.
Our home is located in Ketch Harbour on the coast of Nova Scotia, 15 minutes from Canada's beautiful and oldest city, Halifax. It is an oceanside, century restored, Irish 'saltbox style' house ideally placed in the beautiful fishing village of Ketch Harbour. It has a private garden, one 4 piece bath, 3 bedrooms (two with double beds and one single), a newly renovated kitchen (2006) that combines with the dining area, living room which includes a large cast iron wood stove, an office/studio space and a small meditation/reading den. Our home is well maintained, comfortable and inviting to friends and family. I have never yet heard anyone who has not enjoyed their stay in our home and our community.
Ketch Harbour is located on the Atlantic Coastal approaches to Halifax Harbour from Downtown Halifax. Ketch Harbour is a small hamlet of approximately 500 residents. It was settled by Irish families in the mid 1700's and is now home to an eclectic blend of their descendants and newcomers who are mostly working professionals. The entire community is wonderful, however a special note must be given to my immediate neighbors, all whom have become family to us in the decade we have lived here. We are 5 minutes from three gorgeous white sand beaches, all water sports happen on our doorstep, there are numerous coastal hiking trail opportunities, and historic Halifax with its tall ships, shops, festivals, nightlife and museums and galleries are only 15 minutes away. We have the best of both rural oceanside living and urban excitement. |
