Seeking a private and natural retreat within city limits? From the moment you arrive, you will be awestruck by the natural beauty and tranquillity that emanates from every corner of this exceptional double lot on coveted Williams’s Lake.
This stunning 1.32-acre park-like setting is expansive in both length and width and boasts a breath-taking natural beauty and tranquillity that emanates from every corner. Thoughtfully designed, this diverse property offers various micro environments and experiences from the residential entertaining/recreation space with level spacious lawns and terraces down past the hammock to an intermediary view point and meditation seat providing a perfect place where kids can pitch their tent, to the natural world of the of 243 feet of gorgeous private lakefront where you can appreciate wildlife (ducks, osprey and occasional eagles), go for a skate, swim or peaceful kayak. Take a stroll through your mature rhododendron garden or explore the trail through wooded wonder along the lake. From mature low maintenance landscaping to the view of protected wilderness across the lake you are afforded untold privacy embraced by benevolent nature in the city.
The 4200 sq ft home features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with a flexible layout providing ample space for family and guests. The welcoming foyer leads to a captivating sizable living room with soaring ceiling, walls of windows, incredible curvature, & charming wood burning fireplace. The striking spacious dining area with patio door walkout extends to a delightful patio and easy outdoor living. The good-sized kitchen with laundry area plus pantry and walkout for easy outdoor cooking access is perfect for hosting family gatherings and dinner parties.
Relax and unwind in the upper level primary bedroom suite, which offers an airy sun-drenched bedroom with a generous dressing room, ensuite, and spacious den with fireplace and office nook that can be shared or kept for your own. Two large main level bedrooms and full bath are nicely separated from the living areas of the home, providing privacy and noise reduction. Downstairs offers endless possibilities, including a rental apartment, in-law suite, office, and family room with wet bar plus bedroom and 3 pc bath. Generous storage ensures that everything is organized and easily accessible.
The bonus 1140 sq ft studio/boathouse/office/guest suite built in 2005 is connected to the well and septic with 200AMP wiring and adds even more value to this already exceptional property.
This property is also uniquely classified as a power spot in traditional Chinese fengshui which means it has a particular structure capable of gathering, collecting and storing energy generated by the natural world to empower the lives, activities and wellbeing of the inhabitants. The site is embraced in a system of protection and fed by auspicious systems of energy including water dragon formations on the lake. The unique structure of landform means the site is able to receive and accumulate by virtue of the terraced land, to pool on the flat lawn frontage to nourish the house. The dining door is strategically placed to welcome this potential into the residence and into the lives of the inhabitants. The house has the unusual potential of what is called a perfect 3 combination chart in the compass evaluation which is considered winning the lottery in fengshui circles. It is said your reach in life is enhanced or constrained by how far you can see. Here, the house is strung out in linear plan to maximize access to the view and a long and empowered horizon. The auspicious land formation and 3 combinations perfect chart enhance each other. If fengshui is of interest this property affords extraordinary potential for your livelihood and family within an urban Halifax landscape.
Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat or an entertaining oasis, this private and natural retreat has it all and is only 7 minutes from downtown Halifax and all amenities.
Seize the opportunity now, before this incredible property hits the MLS!