5018 West Bay Road

Description

Looking for space, privacy, and a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle? This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on approximately 4 acres in The Points along West Bay Highway delivers it all - complete with beautiful views of the Bras dOr Lake and just minutes from the scenic Dundee golf course. Step inside to a spacious mudroom featuring an airtight wood stove/cookstove with a built-in baking rack - perfect for cozy, off-grid-style living. The main level offers a bright, open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, along with a breakfast nook, a full bath, and a convenient main-floor primary bedroom. Upstairs, youll find two generous bedrooms and a versatile half bath currently used as a den/half bath combination, showcasing a stunning lake view. The fully finished basement adds even more living space with a family room, second full bath, laundry area, and ample storage. Outdoors is where this property truly shines. Take in the views from the domed gazebo and enjoy extensive gardens, all fenced to keep out deer. A separate 20 x 30 raspberry garden and a 20 x 50 vegetable and berry garden feature Somerset grapes, haskaps, elderberries, and strawberries. Theres also a productive apple and pear orchard with Gala and Red Delicious varieties. Multiple outbuildings - including a 16 x 30 greenhouse ideal for growing tomatoes, greens, and more, a raised chicken coop, two reinforced fabric carports, an equipment shed, a 40-foot shipping container, and a generator shed - offer exceptional flexibility. A generator hookup services most of the home for added peace of mind. Zoned Rural General, the property allows up to three dwelling structures and a wide range of home-based businesses, including agricultural or tourism uses. With cleared land ready for expansion and surrounded by mature hardwoods and trails, this is an ideal opportunity for a hobby farm, retreat, or self-sufficient lifestyle in beautiful Cape Breton. (id:56844)