A Cape Breton Castle! This extraordinary property presents a rare opportunity to complete and reimagine a landmark estate on almost 160 acres in Aberdeen, Cape Breton Island. Built in 1992, the castle-inspired structure is set within a striking natural landscape, highlighted by a rushing brook through the grounds, creating a truly unique atmosphere. Originally designed with commercial use in mind, the property has successfully operated as a luxury bed and breakfast and offers strong future potential as a retreat centre, boutique resort, or private estate. The expansive layout spans multiple levels and includes large common areas, 12 guest suites, a commercial kitchen, dining space, and recreational areas, reflecting the scale and ambition of its original vision. Significant progress has been made under current ownership, with major construction completed & extensive landscaping. Most of the exterior walls have been fully replaced with new studs, sheathing and most new windows installed, apart from the 'Great Room', providing a solid and modernized building envelope including most new roofing shingles. Interior finishing, including flooring, drywall in select areas, and painting, allowing a new owner to customize the final design and bring the project to completion. With the most intensive structural work behind you, the property is well positioned for transformation into an impressive destination. Surrounded by acreage, natural water features, amazing water views and access to the Bras dOr Lake, this is a rare offering for a buyer prepared to invest in completing a truly iconic Cape Breton property with exceptional scale and future potential. Purchase options could include a partnership opportunity with current owner who has an in-depth & profitable business plan along with a vision and passion for the property that was thought-out with the sellers late partner. A Cape Breton Castle could be your family legacy! (id:47421)
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Detailed Information
Bedrooms
10+1
Bathrooms
18
Amenities Nearby
Golf Course, Place of Worship
Community Features
School Bus
Equipment
Propane Tank
Features
Treed, Sloping, Wheelchair access
Listing Contract Date
2026-01-09
Location Description
TC Highway 105 in Bucklaw. CIVIC 11980. GATED.
Municipal ID
85006047
Ownership Type
Freehold
Property Type
Single Family
Rental Equipment
Propane Tank
Structures
Shed
Transaction Type
For sale
Views
Lake view, View of water
Waterfront Type
Waterfront
Building
Architectural Style
4 Level, Contemporary
Basement Type
Crawl space, Unknown
Constructed Date
1992
Exterior Finish
Other
Fireplace Present
Yes
Flooring Type
Other
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
# of Half Bathrooms
4
Stories Total
2
Total Finished Area
10700 sqft
Type
House
Utility Water
Dug Well, Well, Unknown
Rooms
Room
Level
Dimensions
Notes
Bedroom
Second level
22 X 17
Bedroom
Second level
22 X 16
Bedroom
Second level
16 X 9.10
Bedroom
Second level
32 X 15
Bedroom
Second level
34 X 34
Bedroom
Second level
17.5 X 14.6
Storage
Second level
THROUGHOUT
Other
Basement
TBD
Kitchen
Main level
30X13 + 7X4
Dining room
Main level
25X14 + 15X11
Living room
Main level
30X17
Foyer
Main level
16 X 12
Bedroom
Main level
19 X 18
Bedroom
Main level
23 X 18
Bedroom
Main level
38 X 23
Bedroom
Main level
29 X 21
Ensuite (# pieces 2-6)
Main level
EACH BEDROOM
Laundry room
Main level
THROUGHOUT
Parking Spaces
Name
Spaces
Interlocked
Parking Space(s)
Paved Yard
Land
Total Size
159.6552 acres
Acreage
Yes
Amenities
Golf Course, Place of Worship
Landscape Features
Landscaped
Sewer
Septic System
Size of Irregular Land
159.6552
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