Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, is a picturesque region known for its stunning coastline, historic towns, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Home to charming communities like Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, and Bridgewater, the county offers a wide range of properties, from waterfront homes and seaside cottages to rural retreats and modern residences. Residents enjoy access to beaches, boating, trails, and vibrant local culture, all while benefiting from essential amenities and a strong sense of community. With its blend of natural beauty, heritage, and lifestyle appeal, Lunenburg County is an ideal choice for buyers seeking coastal living, character, and long-term value.
Chester – Nova Scotia’s most prestigious and storied village. Welcome to this all-encompassing, multi-generational retreat/estate; an impressive private “end of the road” 19 acres on four PID’s of ocean panorama, looking down from a hilltop on the village of Chester, the back harbour, and the islands of Mahone Bay. With over 6000 square feet of architecturally brilliant living space, and another 1500 feet of storage, spread across three gorgeous structures, step inside to discover generously proportioned principal rooms, soaring ceilings, and an effortless flow ideal for both comfortable family living and large-scale entertaining, along with sweeping views down cascading lawns to the pool and ocean beyond. Anchoring the estate is the ground floor, open kitchen dining area with adjacent living and bunk rooms. The kitchen is a masterfully designed galley arrangement of antique style cabinetry, concrete countertops, and integrated panel appliances (2 Liebherr fridge/freezers, and two Miele dishwashers). The island, featuring a 48” Viking dual-gas range and bar sink, opens the space seamlessly, with vaulted ceiling enveloping the dining room, which sports in turn hand-hewn beams and ceiling dormer windows. The dining table seats fourteen, eminently suited to festive gatherings. There are many thoughtful features, such as wide-plank walnut flooring, built-in pantry and storage spaces, and shiplap wall panelling. A further vaulted ceiling accentuates the grandeur of the living room, along with expansive two-story windows and a wood-burning fireplace. All three living, kitchen and dining rooms have multiple french door access points to patios, creating a seamless transition to the elegant outdoors. As to the young, sleeping quarters accommodate no less than eight in the bunk room, alongside a triple-sink bathroom with tiled shower and a line of closets for sleepover guests.More details
Set on Shaw Island in Marriott’s Cove and connected to the mainland by a private causeway, this beautifully renovated coastal home offers approximately 200 feet of waterfront, a private wharf, and sweeping views across Mahone Bay. Thoughtfully styled by 31 Westgate, the home blends relaxed coastal living with refined design. The main level features a gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, family and dining spaces, a waterfront primary suite, home office, laundry, and access to a generous deck. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, including a private suite above the garage, and two full baths. The garden level offers a 25-by-52-foot games room with wet bar, an additional bedroom, full bath, media room or gym, workshop, and walkout to a stone patio. An attached 871 sq. ft triple-car garage and 1623 sq. ft. boathouse complete this exceptional island retreat.More details
Here is the opportunity to own an extraordinary grand estate with stunning views of Mahone Bay Islands (Saddle, Graves, Mountain and Tancook) and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The land elevation of the main house provides towering south easterly views, and the boathouse has incredible water scenery at ocean level with 170 feet of beach water frontage and an L shaped wharf for protected anchorage. On three PID’s, there are 3.9 acres sloping gently down to the oceanfront. An additional neighbouring 4 acres with 150 feet of frontage and an additional wharf could also be part of the sale. The elegant 9,500 SF four-year-old wood shingled masterpiece is structurally completed by renowned designer Philip Mitchell. Once the interiors are in place, the home will have the casual sophisticated elegance and comforts of modern living. With ample room for family and guests, it is a perfect place to privately relax, entertain or work from home. The additional boathouse residence could be a great onsite position for the owner while the project is in process. This home will be unlike any other. Almost 4 acres of lush lawns, gardens, and terraces ready to be groomed to your specific tastes. Built to appreciate the waterfront and designed for the view, the result is a Nantucket inspired shingle style aesthetic, luxurious and grand in scale. In totality, the property has six bedrooms, including a loft bedroom in the boathouse. Convenience was top of mind with six full bathrooms including three ensuites, and an additional powder room.More details
This exceptional estate has been thoughtfully planned and meticulously executed. It is a magnificent eleven-year-old masterpiece that has evolved from two lots totalling 1.285 acres. Along with the main residence, the property features a 40-foot spyglass shaped pool, pool house, guest house, substantial wharf, three bay plus a single garage, in floor and geothermal heating and cooling, and solar panels. The bold landscaped retaining walls stage a veritable cornucopia of gardens, lawns, and trees. A 150-year-old “Tom Thomson” pine tree graces the grounds along with blue spruce, hemlocks, weeping elm, magnolia, red maple, flowering dogwoods, and a tulip tree. All provide privacy within the terraced plateau. The property totals 4348 square feet of living space, plus an additional 3172 square feet of partially finished space in the main house's lower level, the attic, and the guest house's lower garage. Five full bathrooms including two ensuites, three bedrooms, with an optional 4th bedroom converted to an office. Maple prefinished hardwood flooring and ceramic tile feature throughout the main home and the guest house. The main floor has an array of rooms. The sunroom showcases wood panelled walls and magnificent ocean views, and the family room has patio access. Both rooms share a propane fireplace. Formal dining room and a breakfast nook are adjacent to the kitchen. The kitchen has quartz countertops with the large island clad in walnut and a granite top plus pantry also finished in walnut. High end appliances include a Thermador freedom induction cooktop, microwave, oven and warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher, and Samsung fridge. The great room with a full waterside deck is the piece de resistance. Many more main-floor spaces include a full bathroom with anti-room, laundry, pantry, a main foyer entrance as well as a side hall entrance...More details
The journey to East River Residence is as enchanting as the destination itself. Meandering down a private forested driveway, the natural terrain creates an intentional sense of anticipation before the Atlantic Ocean unveils itself in breathtaking clarity. Suspended elegantly across a natural valley, the architecture creates immediate viewplanes upon arrival, allowing the open waterfront to be seen both directly through the home's floor-to-ceiling glass and beneath the floating main living area. Spanning across 11.24 acres with 590 feet of ocean frontage, this custom 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom contemporary residence by Omar Gandhi Architects offers a light-filled living space with incredible sights of the sparkling Atlantic waters. White cedar siding that silvers naturally over time pairs with a standing-seam steel roof and high-performance Marvin window walls. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings over maple floors and a European-inspired kitchen frame an atmosphere of relaxed, organic sophistication. The spacious kitchen features high-end appliances, beautiful ash cabinetry, textured microcement walls and an expansive live-edge countertop island. The elevated glass-railed oceanfront deck transitions seamlessly down steel stairs and the boardwalk through natural granite stone and trees to the expansive oceanfront enhanced with a 14’ wide wharf and a Nordic barrel sauna on the water’s edge. Beyond its privacy, East River Residence commands a coveted South Shore location. Positioned in East River Point, the property sits moments from the coastal charm, world-class sailing, and golf courses of Chester and Hubbards, pristine white sand beaches, and the scenic Rails to Trails network. With Tantallon’s modern conveniences nearby and an easy drive into Halifax, the home offers an unrivaled union of architectural distinction, coastal seclusion, and effortless regional access.More details
Listed by Engel & Volkers (Chester) and Engel & Volkers
At the private, resort-style estate known as Scallop Bay, islands dot the horizon as far as the eye can see, all framed by +/-1,100 feet of protected shoreline. More than a home, life here is a seamless rhythm of resort-style relaxation and absolute privacy, hidden entirely from the outside world. Your day begins in the main-floor primary suite, where beautiful views are enjoyed directly from bed as the morning sun rises over the Atlantic ocean. Step onto a beautiful deck with glass rails to enjoy a quiet coffee as the tide changes. From there, the day unfolds at your own pace. Scallop Bay is uniquely designed for both independent passions and effortless hosting. While you spend a quiet afternoon tinkering at the workbench in the multi-car carrage house, family or weekend guests can move at their own leisure in the self-sufficient two-bedroom guest suite above. Wander the park-like grounds, passing manicured gardens on your way to the waterfront. Spend the afternoon sailing the pristine waters of Mahone Bay right from your private 100-foot wharf, or enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated oceanside pool, followed by a soak in the hot tub. As evening approaches, gather everyone for a cocktail at the lower-level wet bar and games room before taking a scenic 15-minute drive into Chester or Mahone Bay for dinner. You’ll return to a sanctuary of complete stillness, perhaps wrapping up the night watching the moon reflect off the water from the gazebo on the point of your private peninsula. Located just an hour from Halifax, Scallop Bay provides a rare, deeply restorative lifestyle where you never have to leave home and are still only 15 minutes to all amenities.More details
Discover a once-in-a-lifetime coastal canvas. This extraordinary 23.15 acre estate “Seawinds” offers an unparalleled opportunity where the sheer magnitude and beauty of the land dictate its value. This property commands elevated, sweeping views of Schnare Cove and Grave’s Island with a protected cove offering sheltered anchorage and 770 feet of water frontage that includes a pristine and private beach spanning 650 feet. With Mixed Use Zoning and an impressive 1,277 feet of road frontage, the possibilities are vast. Keep the entire parcel as a supreme private estate with endless space to build your architectural masterpiece, or explore the exceptional potential for subdivision. The property currently enjoys a peaceful rural charm, featuring fenced pastures that host local wildlife and a family of cattle that maintain the fields. Set back from Highway 3 with no direct neighbours, a gravel drive leads to an excellent barn/garage (24’ x 36’) and a beautifully maintained farmhouse built circa 1840. The 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home (~2,200 SF) flawlessly blends historic character with crucial modern updates. It serves as an ideal residence while you build your dream home, or a charming future guest house. Beyond your private gates lies the legendary Chester lifestyle. Revered as a premier yachting destination and host to the iconic Chester Race Week, this vibrant coastal community blends rich maritime heritage with relaxed luxury. Spend your days at the seaside golf club, exploring artisan village boutiques, dining at local cafes, or setting sail straight from your own backyard into the world-renowned waters of Mahone Bay. Here, East Coast charm meets an active, sophisticated way of life.More details
Listed by Engel & Volkers (Chester) and Engel & Volkers
Attention Investors: 16 unit Victorian style multifamily apartment now available in the town of Bridgewater. Originally constructed in 1870, with full and partial renovations completed on 9 of the 16 units, three of which are situated in the addition built out in 2025. Unit mix: 10 two-bedroom, 4 one-bedroom, and 2 studio units. A portion of the units carry below market rents. The property is well positioned at the corner of Churchill and Dufferin Street, only a few blocks from the LaHave River and the downtown core on King Street. It offers easy access and an ideal location for residents. The property is fully tenanted with fixed-term leases in place. There is a laundry room for tenants and 22 parking spaces available on site.More details
Listed by Keller Williams Select Realty (Branch) and Keller Williams Select Realty
Set on picturesque Marvins Island, this stunning waterfront home offers more than 4,200 square feet of refined living space and 273 feet of pristine waterfrontage. The main level is thoughtfully designed with a spacious primary bedroom featuring a 3-piece ensuite, along with an office, dining room, kitchen, family room, 2-piece bath, laundry area, and plenty of storage.The lower level presents a generous 2,065 sq. ft. self-contained in-law suite, ideal for extended family or long-term guests. It includes its own primary suite with a 3-piece ensuite, an office, additional 3-piece bath, laundry, a full kitchen, dining area, living room, and ample storage. Outdoors, enjoy a large covered balcony, efficient heat pumps, a relaxing hot tub, and granite countertops throughout the home. The property also features beautiful water views, a fenced yard, exposed aggregate patio and walkways, garden shed, boat house and a private dock—perfect for making the most of waterfront living.More details
Rarely does a single offering combine two adjacent oceanfront lots, a meticulously finished character home, and deep-water access in one setting. This 2.21-acre property offers 215 feet of stone-walled waterfront, complete with a boat launch and a brand-new 100-foot structural wharf. Set back 300 feet from the road, the 3,154 sq. ft. house enjoys privacy and distance from the traffic. Historic charm meets modern luxury – A complete 1890 frame restoration, this home preserves original architectural elements while pairing historic charm with modern finishes. The main floor unfolds onto a bright, open-plan gourmet kitchen, dining, and living space anchored by a brand new wood-burning fireplace and original tin ceilings. A den on the main floor opens onto a sweeping 650 sq.ft. waterfront deck. A full bath, steam shower, laundry, and pantry complete the main level. Two separate staircases lead to distinct wings. One accesses a spacious primary bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in closet, opening onto an ocean-facing deck with a hot tub. The other staircase leads to a second ensuite bedroom, two additional bedrooms, with a shared full bath — all opening onto a large, shared deck. This two-staircase design makes the home especially suited to hosting guests, and potentially, a bed and breakfast. Property highlights & amenities: A full-size, full-height basement (59' x 27'6") with polished concrete floors that would make an ideal space for a workshop, studio, or storage options; A 650 sq.ft. covered deck on the main floor, with plenty of space for al fresco dining and lounging; A professionally engineered 100-foot structural wharf; Two professionally installed deep-water moorings; Beach access with boat launch accessibility; A charming, all-season guest cottage, with a kitchen, full bath, and sleeping loft. Oceanside tranquility, but minutes to restaurants, bars, amenities.More details
Very private but not isolated. Perfectly positioned on a knoll to take advantage of the sensational views over the waters of Princes Inlet. This sprawling 7.39-acre estate offers park-like surroundings complete with a pond with fountain and a foot bridge while the expansive 7,000 sq ft home on three levels exudes style and sophistication. A Nova Scotia classic. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus multiple living spaces ensure a room for every mood and occasion. The bedrooms are all large and luxurious including the main-floor primary suite with spacious dressing room and an ensuite bath. For those who love to cook, a Charles Lantz kitchen will delight with quality appliances and an abundance of storage within the stylish cabinetry. Both the kitchen and the elegant dining room overlook the lush gardens with plenty of space for a grand dinner party that can spill through the French doors and out to the stone patio. Century-old trees, manicured gardens and an orchard provide a picture-perfect backdrop to any event. When it’s time to relax, you can retreat to one of the many gathering spaces including a family room and a living room, both with cozy fireplaces and incredible views. The lower level has been finished as a games room and media area. There are also multiple sunny patios where you can best enjoy the breathtaking views. Outside, this stunning lot features a boathouse and a private wharf as well as an impressive 345-feet of protected frontage that provides access to some of the finest sailing waters on the Continental East Coast. A four-bay garage and an artist studio or private office are also included. Scenic walking trails wind throughout the more than 7 acres yet you are just a few minutes from the towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. Halifax is just over an hour away. This is surely one of the most incredible ocean-front estates in Nova Scotia. Enjoy a grand space and quiet privacy. Showings Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. 24 Hour notice.More details
Visit REALTOR® website for additional information. 7 Bed | 7 Bath | 6,058 sq ft | 0.39 ac | Outdoor Pool | Registered Mooring A rare dual-property estate in the heart of Chester village, combining two fully upgraded residences into one exceptional compound—ideal as a family retreat, multi-generational home, or turnkey vacation-rental operation. Over 6,000 sq ft of refined living, 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, all within walking distance of the village centre, waterfront, and Chester Yacht Club. Just 40 minutes to Halifax (under 30 with the new Highway 3 twinning). 123 Duke St – Heritage residence (former Casa Blanca Inn): Currently two separate suites, easily converted to one grand home. Lower garden suite offers 1,700 sq ft / 2 bedrooms, ideal for rental or guests. Upper executive suite spans 2,500+ sq ft with a spacious master, spa-like ensuite, private gym, library, and living areas. 121 Duke St – Contemporary residence: 1,800 sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath on a private flag lot. Fully furnished and rental-ready. Features a 60-ft saltwater lap pool (new liner, automatic cover), multiple decks, new heat pumps, propane fireplace, and a games room. Built for peace of mind: Deep drilled well with automatic water management, advanced sump/drainage systems (basements stayed dry through recent area flooding), buried electrical, Cat 6 wiring, and permeable Ecoraster driveway. Elevated water views, safely above the flood zone. Registered mooring buoy in protected Front Harbour included; professional property management in place. Minutes to Chester Golf Club, Sensea Nordic Spa, dining, the Playhouse, and trails. Showings require 48 hours' notice.More details