Property Attributes
- MLS#202526836
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CityPort Hood
- AreaHighland Region
- Postal CodeB0E 2W0
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1903
- Price$ 6,990,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1695
- Lot Size222.0413 Acres
Data Source:
Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
Property Description
Discover the extraordinary potential of Henry Island, a 220-acre private haven off the coast of Cape Breton, where a working historic lighthouse stands as a timeless symbol of Atlantic heritage. Set in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, just minutes from the world-renowned Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses that brought this region to global acclaim, the island is ideally positioned within one of Canada’s most captivating coastal destinations. Accessible by boat or helicopter, Henry Island offers a pristine natural landscape of cliffs, sandy beaches, sheltered coves, mature forests, and sweeping ocean vistas. Its iconic 53-foot lighthouse and restored keeper’s home root the property in more than a century of maritime history. This is one of the last opportunities of its scale along Canada’s East Coast - a true blank canvas for visionaries. Whether imagined as a private estate, wellness retreat, luxury resort, or eco-conscious development, Henry Island embodies both seclusion and possibility. The surrounding region is experiencing thoughtful growth inspired by the international success of Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. Luxury accommodations, culinary ventures, and eco-tourism initiatives are redefining Cape Breton’s western shore, positioning Henry Island as a natural centerpiece for the next phase of this transformation. Henry Island is more than a property; it is a chance to shape a piece of Atlantic Canada’s future while honoring its storied past.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Listed $6,990,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Stove |
| Utilities | Propane,None |
| Possession | As Agreed |
| Roof | Metal |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Ownership | Freehold |
| Waterfront Features | Ocean Front,Ocean Access |
| Additional Parcels Description | 50194695,50037332,50316751 |
| County | Inverness |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | By chartered boat from Little Judique Harbour or helicopter |
| City | Port Hood |
| MLS Area | 306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 9672119.028 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| MLS Area Minor | N/A |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | true |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| View | Ocean |
| Legal Description | 220 Acre Island |
| Construction Materials | Other |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Virtual Tour | https://youtu.be/Oka7Gs1zK9c |
| Appliances | Stove |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Community Features | Golf,Marina,Place of Worship,Beach |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Green Energy Generation | Solar |
Interior Features
| Basement | Crawl Space,Unfinished |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning Stove |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | No Garage,None |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Over 100 Acres,Partially Cleared,Conservation,Hardwood Bush,Softwood Bush,Wooded |
| Water Source | Other |
| Lot Size Area | 222.0413 |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Building Area Total | 1695 |
| Lot Size Acres | 222.0413 |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Other Equipment | Furnace Rented |
| Road Frontage Type | None |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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