This property is a secret hidden in plain sight, a country estate yet only 2 blocks to Dalhousie University. This 15,000 sf estate, with 100 ft Pre-Confederation water lot, is the only home on the NW Arm directly across from the famous Dingle Tower. It boasts magical views of sky & water. The 2.5 storey home has 4600 sf of living space with 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, a bachelor apartment with separate entrance, and a boathouse with kitchenette, 1 pc bath, & wood stove. The backyard was designed by the incomparable Freddy Hand, an Englishman who set the gold standard for terraced gardens in Halifax when he designed the estate in the 1940’s to maximize its splendid water views. There are multiple seating areas to host a party, work on a laptop, or watch sailing races and rowers. The peaceful joy of country life, rich with the ambient sounds of birds and nature, while being only two blocks to Dalhousie University. The house is designed to provide ample flex space to your needs, an office, a library, a billiards room, a workshop. This house can accommodate it all.
West on South St past Oxford St, left on Rockcliffe St,
Listing Sub-Area:
2-Halifax South
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2.5 Storey
Property Known As / Body of Water:
NW Arm
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding
Year built:
1948
(Age: 76)
Age:
76
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
4
Half Bathrooms:
3
Main Living Area:
3,515 sq. ft.327 m2
Floor Area:
4,654 sq. ft.432 m2
Building Dimenions:
55 X 23 irreg
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
0.509 acre(s)0.21 hectare(s)
Zoning:
WA
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Fully Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Hot Water, Radiator
Fuel:
Propane
Utilities:
Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Garage Description:
none
Parking Description:
2 cars
Driveway:
Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
18'1"5.51 m × 13'3.96 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
14'4.27 m × 11'6"3.51 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
11'10"3.61 m × 11'1"3.38 m
Main Floor
Dining Nook
9'10"3.00 m × 7'1"2.16 m
Main Floor
Den/Office
16'1"4.90 m × 8'2"2.49 m
Main Floor
Family Room
21'1"6.43 m × 15'7"4.75 m
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
20'10"6.35 m × 15'8"4.78 m
+ WIC
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 12'10"3.91 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
15'4"4.67 m × 11'5"3.48 m
2nd Level
Den/Office
13'3.96 m × 9'3"2.82 m
3rd Level
OTHER
20'2"6.15 m × 16'6"5.03 m
(LOFT)
3rd Level
Bedroom
13'1"3.99 m × 11'6"3.51 m
Lower Level
Rec Room
18'5"5.61 m × 16'2"4.93 m
Lower Level
Kitchen
10'8"3.25 m × 6'6"1.98 m
Lower Level
Bedroom
14'4.27 m × 14'4.27 m
Lower Level
Laundry
12'10"3.91 m × 7'1"2.16 m
Lower Level
Storage
18'5"5.61 m × 6'9"2.06 m
Lower Level
Utility
12'1"3.68 m × 5'1.52 m
Lower Level
Storage
9'8"2.95 m × 7'1"2.16 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
4'7" x 8'3"
2nd Level
Yes
-
7'9" x 8'4"
2nd Level
No
-
6'7" x 7'2"
2nd Level
Yes
-
7'7" x 11'5"
Lower Level
No
-
6'2" x 9'5"
Balcony, Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, Wood Stove(s)
Deck, Boathouse, Dock
Primary WIC 12'4x6'2
Propane Tank
Park, Public Transit, Marina
Landscaped
Ocean
Yes
80'24.4 m
Access: Boat, Access: Ocean, View: Ocean
1126 ROCKCLIFFE ST LOT 15A HALIFAX ASSOCIATED ACCT
Data was last updated December 26, 2024 at 05:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
56
Avg list price:
$849,900
Min list price:
$299,000
Max list price:
$7,995,000
Avg days on market:
79
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
472
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$667.19
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
2-Halifax South. Average values are
derived using median calculations.