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11980 105 Highway
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11980 105 Highway $1,649,000
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11980 105 Highway
Bucklaw, Nova Scotia B0E3M0

MLS® Number: 202600488
10 + 1
Bedrooms
18
Bathrooms
10700
Square Feet

Listing Description

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! All offers to be presented on January 30th 2026. (231834662)

Location Description

TC Highway 105 in Bucklaw. CIVIC 11980. GATED.

Property Summary

Property Type
Single Family
Building Type
House
Storeys
2
Square Footage
10700 sqft
Community Name
Bucklaw
Title
Freehold
Land Size
159.6552 ac
Built in
1992
Parking Type
Interlocked, Parking Space(s), Paved Yard
Time on REALTOR.ca
8 days

Building

Bedrooms
Above Grade
10
Below Grade
1
Bathrooms
Total
18
Partial
4
Interior Features
Flooring
Other
Basement Type
Crawl space, Unknown
Building Features
Features
Treed, Sloping, Wheelchair access
Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
Architecture Style
4 Level, Contemporary
Rental Equipment
Propane Tank
Structures
Shed
Utilities
Utility Sewer
Septic System
Water
Dug Well, Well, Unknown
Exterior Features
Exterior Finish
Other
Neighbourhood Features
Community Features
School Bus
Amenities Nearby
Golf Course, Place of Worship
Parking
Parking Type
Interlocked, Parking Space(s), Paved Yard
Accessibility Features
Entry and Access
32in min Entry Doorways
Interior Navigation
32in min Doorways

Measurements

Square Footage
10700 sqft
Source: Listing Brokerage
Total Finished Area
10700 sqft

Rooms

MetricImperial
Main level
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Foyer
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Ensuite (# pieces 2-6)
Laundry room
Second level
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Storage
Basement
Other

Land

Lot Features
Landscape Features
Landscaped
View
Lake view, View of water
Waterfront Features
Waterfront
Waterfront
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