543 Island View Drive
Summary
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Beds
3
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Baths
3
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Single Family
2,672 sq ft
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Storeys
2
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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.
Property Details
| Property Style | Residential |
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| Zoning | MRR-1 |
| Building Style | 2 Storey |
| Structure Style | Detached |
| Structures | Deck, Patio |
| Utilities | Electricity, High Speed Internet |
| Roof | Metal |
| Flooring | Ceramic, Concrete, Vinyl Plank |
| Garage Type | Attached, Double, Heated, Wired |
| Driveway | Gravel, Multiple Driveways, Shared Driveway |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete, Insulated Concrete |
| Exterior | Insulated Concrete, Steel |
| Heating Type | Heat Pump -Ductless, In Floor, Ductless Cooling |
| Fuel Type | Electric, Propane, Solar |
| Water Source | Drilled Well |
| Sewage | Septic |
| Building Age | 3 Years |
| Year Built | 2023 |
| Land Features | Partially Cleared, Partial Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, Wooded/Treed, Year Round Road |
| Water Frontage | Access: Public |
Measurements
| Main Living Area | 2,672 sq ft |
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| Total Living Area | 2,672 sq ft |
| Lot Size 1 | 130,680 sq ft |
| Total Lot Size | 130,680 sq ft |
| Building Dimensions | 40’ × 61’ |
| Lot Size Source | Land Reg |
| Property Size | 3 To 9.99 Acres |
| Floor | Room | Dimensions |
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| Main Floor | Living Room | 18’ × 22’ |
| Main Floor | Dining Room | 16’ × 8’ |
| Main Floor | Kitchen | 16’ × 14’ |
| Main Floor | Bath 1 | 5’ × 5’ |
| Main Floor | Primary Bedroom | 15’ × 14’ |
| Main Floor | Ensuite Bath 1 | 10’ × 7’ |
| Main Floor | OTHER | 10’ × 6’ |
| Main Floor | Storage | 3’ × 9’ |
| Main Floor | Den/Office | 11’ × 9’ |
| Main Floor | Laundry | 18’ × 8’ |
| Main Floor | Utility | 12’ × 4’ |
| Main Floor | Foyer | 9’ |
| 2nd Level | Bedroom | 15’ × 14’ |
| 2nd Level | Bath 2 | 8’ × 9’ |
| 2nd Level | Bedroom | 15’ × 13’ |
| 2nd Level | OTHER | 10’ × 9’ × 0’ |
Features
- Deck
- Driveway
- Garage
- Hot Tub
- Landscaped
- Patio
- Pool
| Appliances Included | Cooktop – Propane, Oven - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Wine Fridge |
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| Other Features | Above Ground Pool, Air Exchanger, Ensuite Bath, HRV (Heat Rcvry Ventln), Hot Tub, Gas Stove(s), EV Charger, Generator Panel, Walk In Closet |
Location Details
| County | Halifax |
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| District | Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margarets Bay |
| Community Features | Park, School Bus Service, Marina, Beach |
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