Holiday House in Sober Island, Nova Scotia

Afternoon sun bathes the front of our unique oceanfront home

Holiday Home #19246 from owner #12844
created on 23-Feb-2009

Timberframe Island Escape

Luxurious oceanfront home with five secluded acres on Sober Island, Nova Scotia, 90 mins drive from Halifax.

Not Near A Golf Course Pets Allowed No Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Not Accepted Non Smoking
Not Disabled Friendly Does Not Have Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Not Near Bars or Restaurants Does Not Have A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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House in Sober Island
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
Sleeps 6 People
$1595 - $1995 Per Week

Nestled among one of Nova Scotia's prime lobster fishing communities on Sober Island, you will find total luxury for your family and friends in this amazing timber frame home on 5 very private acres along the Atlantic coast.

Custom built in 2001 by master craftsman, George Child, this unique home has few comparables anywhere. The traditional "post & beam" timber frame construction is mortised and tenon pegged with main members. The exterior walls have live sawn boards, the roof is made of Western Red Cedar shakes, and the interior walls have large exposed timbers with sheet rock and fabric covering. The beautiful stone walls supporting the overhang around north and east sides match the duel-lined chimney of the fireplace.

This cozy, Canada Select 4 star home is surrounded in a secluded setting by 726 feet of waterfront on a protected bay, mature Spruce and Fir trees, beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, a young apple orchard, berry patches, vineyard, and no visible neighbors or traffic. The yards are landscaped with rock walls, creeping flowering plants, lawns, flower beds, sitting areas, and post & rail fences.

You may prepare gourmet meals on either the AGA propane four oven stove or the wood burning Heartland Oval Stove. Curl up in front of a crackling fire by the floor to ceiling, hand crafted, stone fire place. Watch spectacular sunsets over the water from your living room windows. With the Sober Island shoreline at your feet, sea kayaking among the islands is a dream come true.

This home is so unique, warm, and inviting that you and your guests will never want to leave. Additional amenities include a small guest house 80 feet from main house. It is wired with electricity and fully insulated on two floors. The ground floor has a sitting area while the upper level is a loft sleeping area. This extra living space can also be used for private time, or a play space where kids can enjoy their own private getaway.

Surrounding Area: Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a quiet, friendly and well-serviced rural village on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia ten minutes from the home. The area reflects a rich lumbering and fishing history. Magnificent scenic bays and inlets abound where active lobster fishing wharves continue in use today. Guided sea kayaking tours can be found in nearby Tangier with Coastal Adventures. The Liscomb Game Sanctuary, about 25 minutes drive, is the second-largest in the province. This area offers opportunities for canoeing, hiking and fishing.

Sober Island: As well as offering fabulous sea kayaking, Sober Island is a bird watcher's paradise. There are numerous trails, forests, and lanes to explore. Walking for 15 minutes (from the house) on one well maintained trail in particular leads to the exquisitely beautiful Pond Beach, a spectacular pebble beach along the open water. Walking south along the one small road takes one to the trail leading to the Southern most point of the island, another area of breathtaking shoreline beauty. Clam digging, and beach combing for shells, driftwood, stones, and lobster trap floats are wonderful ways to spend an afternoon.

Taylor Head Provincial Park: Extending out 4 miles into the Atlantic Ocean like a great crooked finger, Taylor Head Provincial Park has over 10 miles of unspoiled coastline, secluded white sand beaches, and hiking trails. This rugged shoreline offers many interesting geological formations, a wide variety of biological habitats, and diversity of wildlife. Many visitors regard the Taylor Head Provincial Park's 15 kms of hiking trails to be among the most outstanding coastal trail systems on North America's eastern sea coast. Wildlife viewers will enjoy the occasional sightings of dolphins, seals, and pilot whales along the shoreline of Taylor Head.

www.soberisland.ca


Afternoon sun bathes the front of our unique oceanfront home	Our wood burning fire place enhances the living room

Beach, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Sailing, Tennis, WaterSkiing, Water Sports and Rental

Local Sheet Harbour artist guild shopping for paintings, textiles, carvings, quilting, and pottery. Many scheduled Sheet Harbour community events and festivals during the summer (i.e. August two week long Seaside Festival in Sheet Harbour, NS) Taylor Head Provincial Park, with stunning white sand beaches and miles of coastal hiking trails is located within 20 minutes of the house. The fabulous Liscomb Wildlife Sanctuary is also 25 minutes from Sober Island.

Dishwasher, Cable or Satellite Television, Cooking Utensils, Tumble Dryer, DVD Player, Garage, Heating, Kitchen, Microwave, Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine

*Spectacular 10x10 inch post and beam construction overlooking the ocean. *Open concept floor plan with Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors. *In-floor hydronic heating. *Ventilation air exchanger vents throughout the home. *Exceptional rockwork in the floor to ceiling fireplace. *Huge ocean vista windows. *Luxurious 5 shower head, walk-in shower room in master bath. *Fully equipped modern chef's kitchen with granite countertops, and top of the line utensils; dishwasher, 1200w microwave, blender, lobster pot, and countertop convection oven. *AGA 4 oven propane cook stove plus the Heartland Oval Woodstove *Leather and antique furnishings *Water Softener, Reverse Osmosis, and UV treated water system *Propane BBQ and picnic table *Two high quality Old Town 14 ft. touring kayaks with life jackets and paddles *Surround sound audio system *Telephones on each floor. *Separate 2 storey rustic bungalow for reading, meditation, yoga, kids playroom

Low Season Price : $1595
High Season Price : $1995 per Week

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May 3 to June 27, 2009 (Sun. to Sun.) U.S. $ 1595/week
June 28 through September 5, 2009 (Sun. to Sun.) US. $1995/week
September 6 through November 1,2009 (Sun. to Sun.) US $1595/week

50% deposit required to reserve.
Full payment due 30 days prior to date of arrival.
5% discount on bookings of two weeks or more
US$ $500 damage deposit (refundable)

Cancellation policy:
Over 60 days prior to arrival, full refund of deposit less $50 if
credit card was used for payment.
Between 30 and 60 days of arrival date, deposit less $100 is
refundable if replacement rental is available.
If cancellation occurs within 30 days of arrival date, fees are non
refundable.

Price Table
May 3, 2009	June 27, 2009	1595/week
June 27, 2009	September 5, 2009	1995/week
September 5, 2009	November 1, 2009	1595/week


Sunsets over the water are enjoyed from the dining table	Our breathtaking shoreline is yours to explore & enjoy

An AGA 4 burner cook stove warms guests at the wood counter	Our modern gourmet kitchen is perfectly layed out

3 bedroom House in Sober Island