LAKEFRONT !! If you've dreamt of owning a home on a lake, here is your opportunity! Welcome to 82 Governor's Lake Drive, Timberlea. Just 20 minutes to downtown Halifax and only minutes from Bayers Lake, this location offers the perfect balance of convenience and nature—within walking distance to parks, the new Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Community Centre, and close to a public transit route, as well as the award-winning Golf Course, The Links at Brunello. The main level of the home features a bright, open-concept design with new appliances, a central island, and a spacious dining area—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. As well, this main level of the home has a 2 piece powder room. From the sun-filled living room, step out onto the back deck and take in the stunning views and enjoy your 127 feet of lake frontage, complete with a private dock and gazebo. Downstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a garden door leading directly to the backyard and waterfront. A full 4-piece bathroom, office nook, laundry, and additional storage complete the lower level. Recent upgrades include 2 mini-split heat pumps (2022) , new flooring in the lower level and entryway (2026), upgraded 200-amp electrical service (2026), and a new hot water tank (2026). The driveway is nice and level and wide enough for 2 cars and a shed is included. Enjoy year-round lake living—perfect for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding in the summer, and skating in the winter. Don’t miss your chance to experience a lakefront lifestyle—contact your REALTOR® today to book a private viewing.
St. Margarets Bay Rd to Governors Lake Drive
Listing Sub-Area:
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
Split Entry
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Governors Lake
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1995
(Age: 31)
Age:
31
Bedrooms:
2
Bedrooms Above Grade:
0
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Full Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
783 sq. ft.72.7 m2
Floor Area:
1,537 sq. ft.143 m2
Building Dimenions:
38'3 x 20.4
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
6,020 sq. ft.559 m2
Zoning:
R1
Water Type:
Fresh Water
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Fully Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless
Fuel:
Electric
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
Double Paved
Driveway:
Double, Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
20'4"6.20 m × 14'6"4.42 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
10'3"3.12 m × 9'9"2.97 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
14'4"4.37 m × 9'3"2.82 m
Lower Level
Primary Bedroom
18'8"5.69 m × 13'11"4.24 m
Lower Level
Bedroom
11'7"3.53 m × 9'7"2.92 m
Lower Level
Laundry
8'8"2.64 m × 8'5"2.57 m
Lower Level
OTHER
Measurements not available
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
2'7" x 7'5"
Lower Level
No
-
4'11" x 8'6"
Air Exchanger
Deck
All Appliances - Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
None
Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping
Data was last updated April 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
152
Avg list price:
$716,000
Min list price:
$219,000
Max list price:
$3,495,000
Avg days on market:
30
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
391
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$326.75
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.