Exquisite, Newly Renovated Ocean Front Cottage
Location
Car: Necessary
Upper Blandford Road, located just off the Lighthouse Route,is a quiet, no exit, coastal road frequented more by walkers and cyclists than by motor vehicles. Driftwood sits on a large lot, which allows you to enjoy the wildlife, assorted water fowl and garden birds.
There is direct access to a stony beach and kayak launch area.
On the way to Blandford village you will find and a convenience store/cafe, The Deck which serves a great clam chowder. Annie White is the proprietor. Tell her where you are staying: Driftwood was once her family home.
Just 10 minutes away is Bayswater Beach, renowned for its lovely, sandy, crescent shaped beach. Just past Bayswater Beach, on the way to Hubbards, is Shatfords, where you can pick up lobster and other fresh fish.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: We are a retired couple from the Toronto area who are both water signs. We enjoy nature, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, bird watching and being cozy in front of a fire with a good book. I love lobster and he loves fresh fish and we both enjoy a good restaurant.
Why the Owner Chose Halifax, NS, Canada:
In the summer of 2012, we returned to the Maritimes where we had previously enjoyed many holidays. We love the food, there is lots to do and Nova Scotians are some of the nicest and friendliest people we have ever met. We rented a house for a week, did a lot of and loved the attractions of One day we passed this cottage and as they say, it was a 'coup de foudre' Within a week, we had purchased Driftwood and had started plans for paint colours, furniture and a new kitchen while retaining the unique character of the cottage
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The views of the ocean from the Great room and kitchen and especially the Master bedroom sold me and the woods and proximity to the ocean appealed to my husband. The floor plan is perfect for just the 2 of us, but also provides great accommodation for friends and family.
Driftwood is on a seldom traveled, no exit road, with ocean in front and forest behind and is therefore very calm and peaceful. However, the house is located 45 minutes from Halifax and even closer to Chester (20 min), Lunenberg and the town of Mahone Bay with restaurants and shopping and fascinating history.
In this area, there are some of the best hiking and biking trails in Nova Scotia. And of course there is the ocean for swimming, shelling,kayaking and sailing.
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Photos
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Patio with ocean views
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Ocean view deck with picnic table
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Cozy fire. Kitchen in the background
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Dining area looking towards the kitchen
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New cupboards, microwave and fast induction cook top on the stove
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TV and games room with pull-out sofabed.
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Master bedroom with queen size bed
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Double bedroom on ground floor
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Downstairs shower room
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Neighbour's fishing boat returning at sunset
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Lunenberg: A UNESCO world heritage site
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Driftwood from the water, showing small beach.
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Living area in great room, facing fireplace
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Dining Room
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Fully equipped new kitchen, with peninsula facing dining area.
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What a view! Overlooking the deck. Dishwasher just seen on left.
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Master bedroom with Queen size bed and door to private deck facing the ocean.
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Master ensuite
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Single bedroom on ground floor
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Lobster boat setting traps in the bay. A regular scene from our deck.
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Bayswater Beach. A 10 minute drive from the cottage.
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The town of Mahone Bay, with many great restaurants and places to shop
VRBO #455416
This listing was first published here in 2013.
Date last modified - Saturday, September 24, 2016
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