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Executive Style Family Bungalow -- Move In Condition

Description:

Last Updated: Sep. 5th, 2008

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This property is located in one of Metro's finer subdivisions. Haliburton Hills is located at exit 5 off of Highway 103 (25 minutes to downtown Halifax). From this location, thirty seconds will get you to the 103 Highway. The area is a mature subdivision with many quality homes built on large lots. Many new facilities have come to the area in recent years:

1. Sobey's shopping Mall (.2 km), bank, dental clinic, library, fast food outlets, hardware store, NSLC, etc.
2. Saint Margaret's Medical Centre & Drug Store (5.0 km)
3. Saint Margaret's Bays Arena (2 rinks) and Community Centre (gym, health club and swimming pool (.4 km)
4. New RCMP station within subdivision
5. Recreational facilities within the subdivision, including parks, soccer field, playground, basketball, tennis courts
6. Glen Arbour and Pinehills golf courses are a 10 - 15 minute drive away.

Existing schools: (via bus pickup in subdivision)

1. Elementary -- Hammonds Plain

2. Junior High -- Tantallon

3. New High school -- Sir John A MacDonald

The building is located on a well developed lot, approximately 1 1/3 acres in size. The large Viceroy cedar rancher bungalow is well set off the main road within a wooded area which provides a good degree of privacy without being secluded.

This home was the original Viceroy Model home built for modeling Viceroy Homes in the subdivision and, as a consequence, has many extras. This home has the the space which makes it ideal for a growing family or for entertaining guests.

The circular U driveway provides easy access to the property with ample parking for several vehicles -- 5 + .3000 square feet in front of the two car garage is paved.

Replacement cost of this home would exceed $550,000.

Zone -- R-1

Building particulars:
1. Age: 26-yrs.-old; Style: Viceroy Rancher; Cst.: Cedar
2. Insul.: 20/40; UFI: No; Heat: 3 zone HWBB
3. Wir.: 220; Wat: N; Ht.: $
4. Amp.: 200; Well: Y; Grg.: Dble.
5. Hwt.:OFF/F; Sep.: Y; Dry Gravel & Pav.
6. Flr.: W/WC; F. Swr.: N; Bsm.: Full Fin.
7. Int. Wal.: Gyproc.; Fpl. & stove
8. Sq. footage 1st fl.: 1,846; Basement: 1,846 - 1,400 fin.
9. Central Vac.; 2 decks

Rooms and Layout:
# Rooms - 10
# BR - 4/5
# BA - 3.1

a} LR -- 16.6 x 16.2
b) DR -- 13.4 x 12.0
c) KT -- 22.0 x 15.2
d) MB -- 14.0 x 12.1
e) BR -- 10.5 x 10.2
f) BR -- 12.6 x 11.4
g) BR -- 18.8 x 14.5
h) RR -- 27.0 x 16.0
i) GR -- 21.0 x 16.0
j) Den -- 21 x 14
k) Multiple storage rooms -- 300 sq. ft.
l) Baths -- 3.1

Special Features:

This home is a contemporary ranch bungalow - a Viceroy Cedar Home (a modified Landmark model.) It was a model home for Viceroy -- features include:

1. A large country kitchen with an abundance of cupboards, designed by Cabinets Concepts, Ltd. These include pantry cupboard, wine rack, tray rack, built-in desk, centre island with Jenair countertop, propane cooking stove, built-in dishwasher, built-in wall oven, large eating area with a sun nook. Laundry room and 1/2 bath are just off the kitchen.

2. Living room is sunken & has a fireplace with recessed lighting and skylights.

3. Dining room has cathedral ceiling and patio door which leads out to a large deck. Room is large enough for placement of furniture.

4. Entry is very impressive and has a spacious appearance with skylights overhead. Large, double closet off the entryway.

5. Master bedroom is a good size with a walk-in closet and a full bath with a Jacuzzi and shower (ceramic tile floors and tub). New main bathroom with tile.

6. Two other good-sized bedrooms are on the main level.

7. The home has ample closets and storage.

8. Each room utilizes natural light extensively.

9. Basement is finished with all finished rooms having oversized windows. 400 sq. ft. remains unfinished with storage shelves. Part of this space has been set up as a ventilated wine cellar/cold room.

10. Basement has a large rec. room (sunken) with a propane stove on a stone hearth. One wall has 15 ft. of continuous windows.

11. A large game room -- ideal as a pool table or exercise room -- is off the rec. room.

12. Double garage is 20 X 20 and can be used as a workshop, as it is insulated with electric heat.

14. Basement has a large 4th bedroom or den plus an in-law en suite & bathroom.

Significant/recent upgrades/improvements:

1. New high efficiency furnace (5-yrs.-old) with energy saver controls, as well as energy saving hot water reserve tank.
2. Freshly painted interior/exterior walls.
3. Upgraded bathrooms, flooring and accessories.
4. Upgraded kitchen counters, flooring and propane cook top.
5. Landscaped garden areas.
6. Newly carpeted rooms throughout.
7. Super Energy Saver casement windows with 2 thermopanes each (4 panes of glass). Many new thermopanes.
8. Upgraded modern lighting fixtures.
9. Digital thermostat controls (2) with three heating zones.


 
 

Home Details:

For Sale!    

 
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA
Neighborhood: Haliburton Hills
 
Type: Country/Village Home
Price: (Not Specified/Negotiable)
 
Size: (Not Specified)
Rooms: 2 full-bathrooms
2 half-bathrooms
5 bedrooms
10 total rooms (excluding bathrooms)
 
Setting:
Golf Course Near Beach
Near Medical Facility Near Park
Near Public Transportation Near Shopping
Off Campus Tennis Court
 
Amenities:
Cable Available Cats Allowed
Deck or Patio Dishwasher
Dryer Eat-in-kitchen
Family Friendly Finished Basement
Fireplace Garage
Garage Parking Landscaped
Laundry One Story
Pets Allowed Range
Refrigerator Storage
Storage Shed Washer/Dryer
 
Nearby Universities: Dalhousie University
Technical University of Nova Scotia - School of Architecture
Mount Saint Vincent University
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
St. Mary's University
University of King's College
 
 
 
 

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