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New property listed in 40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay, Halifax-Dartmouth

I have listed a new property at 543 Island View Drive in Boutiliers Point. See details here

Custom 2023 build on 3 private acres - set well back, no neighbouring homes in view - reached by a private right of way, with a St. Margaret's Bay view from an elevated rise on the lot. The property backs directly onto the 33 km St Margarets Bay Trail - step from your own land onto a crushed-stone rail-trail for walking, cycling and XC skiing - and a public boat launch, wharf and picnic area are 4 minutes away at St. Margarets Bay Look Off Park. 3 bedrooms plus a main-floor office and an upper-level flex room, 2.5 baths, 2,672 sq ft. Both full baths have double vanities and rainshower heads. Passive-House-inspired: ICF construction, European Polytech tilt-and-turn windows, metal roof and siding, a tight envelope, EnerGuide 57.5% better than code. In-floor radiant heat on both levels plus heat pump A/C. Stone-core vinyl plank suited to the radiant slab, ceramic tile in the baths. Efficient electric systems - owned solar PV, plus a generator-ready 200A transfer switch. Premium kitchen with gas cooktop, heated garage with EV charger, Alexa/Hubitat smart home, fibre internet. 20 GPM well with treatment; engineer-certified septic. Serviced 3-way RV site (50/30A). ~1.5 cleared usable acres. ~30 min to Halifax. Move-in ready. This 3-acre parcel offers potential to subdivide into two lots (buyer to verify).

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