815 Coxheath Road
Coxheath, Nova Scotia B1L 1E1
$1,299,900
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 7 + 1 half
- Living area
- 7,300 sq ft
- Lot
- 5.7 acres
- Type
- Single Family
Description
Own a piece of Canadian music history with this expansive 5.7-acre waterfront estate, famously known as the former residence of legendary songstress Rita MacNeil. Built specifically for Rita between 1991 and 1992, the home has been preserved and features many of her original high-end touches. Located on the shores of Sydney River, this multi-unit property is far more than a home; it is a high-performance, turnkey hospitality property with a proven track record as a very successful short-term rental. The estate offers approximately 5,500 square feet of finished living space across three distinct units, providing unparalleled flexibility for an owner-occupier or investor. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom masterpiece featuring a massive chefs kitchen and a sun-drenched solarium, while the lower level, once Ritas personal recording studio, now serves as a premier entertainment hub with a games room and bar. Connected by a breezeway is the private "Ritas Suite," which contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, alongside a chic, open-concept upper-level bachelor unit equipped with its own full kitchen and bath. Lifestyle and amenities abound as you experience ultimate relaxation in the 1,500 square foot indoor saltwater pool complex, featuring soaring cedar ceilings and lake views. The grounds are a masterpiece of landscaping, ranging from "Ritas Garden" by the babbling brookwhere she composed much of her musicto the private dock on Sydney River for boating and swimming. The property is engineered for modern sustainability with a full solar array and heat pumps to minimize operational costs. A new septic will be installed in September 2026 alongside many other upgrades like painting and sealing the roof. With an established management team and cleaning staff willing to stay on board, this destination stands as the most unique and high-yielding waterfront offering in Cape Breton today. (id:56844)
Listing
- MLS® number
- 202621993
- Status
- Active
- Days On Market
- 61
Building
- Type
- House
- Year built
- 1991
- Storeys
- 2
- Living area
- 7,300 sq ft
- Above grade
- 7,300 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 5
- Bedrooms below grade
- 1
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Walk out
Interior
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Oven - Electric, Water softener, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Accessibility
- 32in min Doorways, 32in min Entry Doorways, 32in min Hallways, Entry less than 3 steps
Land
- Lot size
- 5.7 acres
- Lot features
- Balcony, Solar Equipment, Walk-In Closet
- View
- Lake view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on lake
- Pool
- Inground pool
- Exterior features
- Wood siding
- Community
- School Bus
Parking
- Type
- Attached Garage, Garage, Parking Space(s), Gravel
Utilities
- Water
- Drilled Well
- Sewer
- Septic System
Fees and taxes
- Common interest
- Freehold
- Parcel number
- 15214943
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Porch | Main level | 9.00 x 5.10 |
| Foyer | Main level | 15.11 x 12.2 |
| Living room | Main level | 16.6 x 18.10 |
| Living room | Main level | 23.00 x 15.00 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 14.11. x 12.9 |
| Sunroom | Main level | 25.2 x 6.10 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 16.8 x 14.00 |
| 4pc Ensuite bath | Main level | 11.9 x 10.00 |
| 2pc Bathroom | Main level | 7.10 x 6.9 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 13.1 x 12.4 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 16.8 x 12.3 |
| 4pc Bathroom | Second level | 14.3 x 7.9 |
| Living room | Basement | 25.00 x 16.8 |
| Games room | Basement | 24.10 x 20.00 |
| 3pc Bathroom | Basement | 8.10 x 7.9 |
| Storage | Basement | 11.5 x 7.6 |
| Utility room | Basement | 12.5 x 7.8 |
| Utility room | Basement | 14.5 x 9.6 |
| Bedroom | Basement | 16.00 x 10.11 |
| Other | Main level | 58.5 x 25.00 |
| 3pc Bathroom | Main level | 12.8 x 5.11 |
| Living room | Main level | 27.00 x 12.8 |
| Eat in kitchen | Main level | 26.11x 11.3 |
| 4pc Bathroom | Second level | 6.7 x 5.10 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 18.00 x 12.4 |
| Bedroom | Second level | 23.11 x 11.4 |
Directions
Take Highway 125 towards Sydney. Take exit 5A for Coxheath Road. House is on the left in approx 2kms.
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