LOCATION
Big Tancook Island is 6 miles south of Chester in the spectacular sailing waters of Mahone Bay and is accessed several times daily by passenger ferry. The population is about 125 and increases to 200 in the summer. The island is 550 acres of a nature lover's paradise providing a comfortable and relaxing vacation or year-round home. Islanders earned their living by the sea – fishing and building the sturdy “Tancook Schooner”. The word “Tancook” means “facing the open sea” but our house looks across the bay to many of the 365 islands of the bay.
THE PROPERTY
From the ferry road look up to your right and the Island Cape, situated on 1.7 acres, is the deep red one welcoming you onto the island. Built circa 1849, this solid west facing house sits on a ridge overlooking the harbour. This treasure was salvaged from certain decay by descendants of the original builders many years ago & the current owners have honoured their work with many sympathetic upgrades. The original fireplace, hutch, pine floors, doors & mouldings are still in tack. In keeping with the age of the house it has been recently reshingled in cedar shakes – white on the walls & red on the roof. The furnace blower & water pump were replaced last year, the bath 3 years ago, the septic 5 years ago & the windows & doors 6 years ago. This is a charming place and all of the furnishings, including some island made antiques, are included with The Island Cape. See www.tancook.ca for more island info.
| | GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lot Size: ±1.7 Acres
Total Living Area: ±1200 Sq. ft.
Annual Property Taxes: $385 (2007)
Age: ±150 Years • Ocean View
Shed: 10' x 8'
MAIN LEVEL
Keeping Room: 14’ x 13’
Parlour: 14’ x 11’
Buttery (Kitchen): 9’ x 9'
Two Borning Rooms (Bedroom/Den):
9’ x 7’ each
Entry/Hall: 8’ x 8'
3 Pc Bath
SECOND LEVEL
Main Bedroom: 16’ x 13'
Bedroom: 16’ x 8’
4 Pc Bath
SYSTEMS
Fireplace/Wood burner Stove
100 Amps • 123’ Drilled Well
Septic (replaced in 2005)
White Cedar Shake Exterior
Red Cedar Shake Roof
Rock Foundation
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For more details contact:
44 Queen Street, PO Box 863
Chester, Nova Scotia
Canada B0J 1J0
Phone: 902-275-4848
Fax: 902-275-4176
Email: chester@claussenwalters.com | | All prices in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise stated  CURRENCY CONVERTER
Above information is from sources believed to be reliable, but should not be relied upon without verification”. Claussen Walters & Associates assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. |
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