island home for sale: Sydney Harbour

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History of home:

Wood cladding dramatically changed the exterior of this house, which originally contrasted twentieth-century and medieval building techniques. The house was built around 1911 by M.R. Chappell Ltd. The interior is finished in oak and originally contained three fireplaces. The house was used as a facility for naval officers during world war 2, and later became ana annex for Isle Royale Hotel.

Features of home:

* 25 rooms
* 3 floors
* 2 fireplaces
* Harbour front view
* Historic north end with museums dating to the 1700's
* 2 minute drive to Sydney yacht club
* Concrete foundation and primary level
* New roof in 2005
* Large paned patio windows with views of sailboats and yachts
* Large deck to enjoy the gentle cape breton summer nights
* Steps away from the Sydney boardwalk where you can enjoy local Cape Breton musicians, dazzling buskers, friendly neighbourly chats and gentle breezes
* Sail from Sydney harbour along the eastern Atlantic ocean to eastern ports in the United States.
* Gaze into the harbour for a rare glimpse of a whale, seal or bald eagle soaring nearby
* 5 minutes to downtown Sydney
* 20 minutes to local airport
* 15 minutes to Cape Breton University which has international campus extensions in Cairo, Egypt
* 400kms from Halifax, Nova Scotia
* 45 minutes from beautiful Baddeck and its Bell Bay golf course
* Several golf courses on Cape Breton island
* Enjoy natural scenery at its best with marine and wildlife viewing
* Sea kayaking, hunting, fishing and much more