Nova Scotia offers a wealth of waterfront homes for buyers seeking scenic and serene living on the ocean, lakes, or rivers. From the vibrant shores of Halifax Regional Municipality to the charming coastal communities of the South Shore and the picturesque Annapolis Valley, these properties range from cozy cottages and heritage homes to modern residences and luxury retreats. Waterfront living here provides stunning views, private access to water, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and swimming. Ideal for families, retirees, or anyone drawn to the beauty of Nova Scotia’s waterways, these homes combine lifestyle, privacy, 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
Introducing Inglewood, a landmark waterfront estate in Halifax’s most prestigious enclave. Set on an irreplaceable North West Arm lot with sweeping water views, this rare offering captures East Coast luxury at its most refined. A private 44-foot wharf with slips, heated in-ground pool, pool house, manicured grounds, and front-row seats to Wednesday night yacht races create an extraordinary resort-like lifestyle. Inside, the home is elegant and beautifully composed, with a glass-wrapped great room, soaring ceilings, statement gas fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen featuring a 10-foot island, double dishwashers, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry. A den, mudroom, and triple garage with EV charger add ease and function. Upstairs, four bedrooms and three luxurious baths include a show-stopping primary suite with private balcony, spa-inspired ensuite, and spectacular dressing room. The lower level offers a sleek bar, temperature-controlled wine wall, home gym, guest suite, and expansive rec room. With geothermal heating, ducted heat pump, solar panels, irrigation, and Generac backup power for critical and functional systems, Inglewood is East Coast waterfront living at its most elevated.More details
Introducing 905 Marlborough Woods. Tucked into the treed enclave of Marlborough Woods, this extraordinary Northwest Arm residence offers a rare “country in the city” lifestyle in one of Halifax’s most coveted South End settings. Private, elegant, and deeply connected to the water, the home is surrounded by mature trees, layered gardens, hydrangea vines, and timeless coastal architecture. Originally built in 2005 and comprehensively renovated in 2018, it offers over 5,000 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. Every room has been thoughtfully composed with warmth, proportion, custom detail, and a seamless connection to water, gardens, and light. The main level is designed for both everyday ease and elevated entertaining, with a custom chef’s kitchen featuring Genuine Kitchen cabinetry, Statuario marble, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, along with a butler’s pantry, elegant dining room, covered waterside deck, waterfront living room, main floor office, and cozy den. Upstairs, the private primary suite feels like a calm exhale, with Arm views, a dressing room, spa-inspired ensuite, and private deck with ladder access to the widow’s walk. Two additional bedrooms, two full baths, hardwood flooring, and second-floor laundry complete this level. The lower level offers two more bedrooms, two full baths, a family room with walk-out to the patio and hot tub area, plus a generous mudroom off the built-in garage. Outside, the property becomes truly exceptional: approximately 60 feet of direct Northwest Arm frontage, a pre-Confederation water lot, boathouse, wharf, and float. Sheltered, private, and increasingly scarce, this is a protected waterfront holding of rare distinction. Elegant, warm, custom, and quietly spectacular, 905 Marlborough Woods is more than a beautiful home on the Arm. It is a lifestyle shaped by water, light, gardens, and ease.More details
Every so often, a home comes along that truly raises the bar. This is it. Rarely do newly built, architecturally designed properties hit the market on the Northwest Arm - and this one is nothing short of spectacular. Modern and clean, yet warm and inviting, it's both a showpiece and a place you’ll want to call home. And yes, it comes with its own boathouse. Custom designed and built, the details impress at every turn: five bedrooms (three with ensuites), six bathrooms, a study, gym, mudroom, and multiple decks. The main floor is filled with natural light and water views, anchored by a massive marble island surrounded by Miele appliances and a Wolf six-burner stove - entertaining feels effortless here. Upstairs offers water views from three bedrooms, spa-like baths with heated floors, and a laundry room that makes chores easy. The walk-out level adds in-floor heating, a second fireplace, gym, family space, and another patio overlooking the Arm. The grounds strike a rare balance: manicured gardens in the front, and a natural rewilding that gently unfolds toward the boathouse and water’s edge - polished elegance meets untamed beauty. Waterfront living doesn’t get better: a pre-Confederation water lot, deep-water wharf, stone patio with firepit, and a boathouse that doubles as the ultimate hangout. Practical features round it out - ducted heat pump, Sonos system inside and out, ceiling-mounted wifi, generator hook-up, two-car garage, and low-maintenance landscaping. 1170 Rockcliffe isn't just another property - it's the one you’ve been waiting for. Rare. Refined. Architectural. Exquisite.More details
Perfectly positioned between Lawrencetown & Conrad's Beach, 3950 Lawrencetown Road offers a rare opportunity to experience coastal Nova Scotia living on a grand scale. Set on a spectacular property with 758' of oceanfront, this sprawling estate blends historic character with thoughtful modern additions where careful attention has been given to function, finishes, and feng shui. Originally crafted in the mid-1930s, the home’s original timber frame remains the architectural anchor, with expansive east and west wings seamlessly added in 2008. Built with longevity in mind, the home features an ICF foundation, hand cut stone imported from Louisiana, backup generator, and solid oak doors and millwork throughout, reflecting craftsmanship rarely found today. A grand foyer welcomes you with a generous coat closet & guest powder room before opening into the main living room where cascading natural light, wood and propane beach stone fireplaces, and a dramatic wall of windows frame sweeping ocean views. Designed for entertaining, the living space flows into a formal dining room with seating for twelve, imported French chandeliers, and butler’s access to the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances, Nova Scotia granite countertops, and a cozy breakfast nook with propane fireplace and direct access to the Japanese garden & oceanfront grounds. The upper west wing hosts a spacious primary retreat with ensuite and dual walk-in closets with custom cabinetry. A private office connects to the adjoining den, while a guest suite with ensuite completes the level. The lower level is dedicated to wellness with a home gym & spa including sauna, steam room, and indoor pool. The east wing offers a family room with beach stone fireplace, three additional bedrooms each with their own ensuite, and a lower level wine cellar. A triple car garage connects to the laundry, storage, and owner’s entry. A remarkable oceanfront estate offering privacy, scale, and timeless coastal living.More details
Where Grand Lake meets grand living: Terrace House. This masterfully engineered waterfront estate offers 185 feet of private shoreline and over 10,000 SF of contemporary light-filled living. The design is inspired by a simple vision: a home that hosts the whole family with ease, yet feels warm and intimate when it's just you. Three thoughtfully planned wings (main, guest, and entertaining) allow the home to open wide for grand gatherings or close in for cozy everyday living. At its heart, a terraced great room soars with double-height ceilings, exposed white-oak timber, a massive stone fireplace, and a 20-foot curtain wall of glass framing breathtaking lake views. The chef's kitchen impresses with a 12-foot island, premium JennAir appliances, walk-in pantry, and a concealed butler's kitchen for effortless entertaining. Retreat to the fully private primary suite with a double-sided fireplace, spa ensuite with a NativeStone soaking tub, and serene lake vistas. Upstairs, an architectural catwalk links three ensuite bedrooms, while the guest loft above the heated triple garage offers a bedroom, custom bunks, kitchenette, and full bath - ideal for visitors or multigenerational living. The walkout lower level is pure enjoyment: cocktail bar, glass-enclosed wine room, home theater, gym, and a hidden room sized for an arcade or golf simulator. Every element is engineer-approved and built to institutional standards with ICF construction, 10-zone climate control, radiant in-floor heat, Control4 automation, and an automatic backup generator. Outside, tiered landscaping and solar-lit trails lead to the fire pit, lakeside pergola, and private dock. All just minutes from Fall River amenities and the International Airport, and 30 minutes to downtown Halifax. Terrace House isn't simply a residence; it's a lifestyle ready for its next chapter.More details
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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
Welcome to this exquisite waterfront property on the North West Arm, offering breathtaking views of the historic Dingle Park. This stately two-story brick home boasts over 5,000 square feet of beautifully finished living space, featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for both family living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the bright and spacious kitchen, showcasing elegant cabinetry and a stunning marble island. The adjacent dining area bathed in natural light frames the stunning water views to create the perfect setting for meals and gatherings. This exceptional home is equipped with 400-amp service and a ducted heat pump, ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency. Outside the beautifully landscaped yard leads to 75 feet of water frontage where you can enjoy all the Arm has to offer including kayaking, boating or simply enjoying the peaceful waterfront setting. The double attached garage provides ample storage, and the home's prime location ensuring easy access to all amenities, parks, schools and downtown Halifax.More details
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
Magnificent 7,047 sf waterfront estate gracefully positioned on 1.7 acres of pristine oceanfront, offering exceptional privacy, breathtaking views, and an unparalleled coastal lifestyle. Designed with both comfort and sophistication in mind, the main level features a luxurious primary retreat with a spa-inspired 5-pc ensuite, a sun-drenched sunroom, 2 offices, convenient main-floor laundry, and a striking dbl-sided fireplace that seamlessly connects the formal living and family rooms. The gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The upper level offers 2 additional bdrms and a well-appointed 4pc bath.The walkout lower level showcases an impressive 2,857 sq. ft. secondary suite, complete with 2 bdrms, including a spacious primary suite with its own 5-pc ensuite, laundry facilities, workshop, storage areas, utility room, and direct ground-level access. Ideal for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living. Additional highlights include an attached dbl-car garage and detached finished garage, perfectly suited as an art studio, workshop, fitness space, or additional storage. Step outside to experience the ultimate waterfront lifestyle which includes a hot tub & pergola, a private dock & wharf with 100 amp service, providing direct access to boating, kayaking, and all your favorite water activities. Located just 30 minutes from the city, this extraordinary property combines the tranquility of a seaside retreat with the convenience of urban amenities. Featuring premium finishes throughout, 400 amp service & timeless architectural elegance, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the region's most distinguished oceanfront residences. Not part of HOAMore details