Lovingly held by the same family for more than 50 years, this classic 4-bedroom, 1-bath cottage captures everything people seek in a Nova Scotia summer escape: privacy, ocean views, warm saltwater beaches, and a close connection to nature and family. Set on a spacious private lot with right-of-way beach access, the property invites a lifestyle defined by simple pleasures. Mornings begin with coffee on the deck overlooking the Northumberland Strait. Days are spent swimming in some of the warmest ocean waters north of the Carolinas, exploring the shoreline for sea glass and shells, or unwinding in the peaceful rhythm of coastal life. Evenings bring sunset dinners, campfires under star-filled skies, and the sound of waves in the distance. A large untouched treed section enhances privacy and natural beauty, with no immediate neighbours on either side — a rare sense of seclusion where children can roam, wildlife passes through, and every stay feels like a true escape. Thoughtful updates include insulated walls, a screened porch, updated fridge and stove, storage shed, newly shingled porch roof, and freshly painted trim and doors. Nearby, the Trans Canada Trail system offers biking, walking, and ATV adventures through scenic coastal and woodland landscapes. Blue Sea Beach Provincial Park, local bakeries, golf courses, Fox Harbour Resort, and the vibrant village of Tatamagouche are all close by, with Truro approximately 40 minutes away. Whether for quiet weekends, lively family gatherings, or generations of summer traditions, 73 Bon Jour Lane offers a rare opportunity to own an authentic Nova Scotia cottage in one of the North Shore’s most treasured coastal communities. Some properties are simply owned — others become part of a family’s story.
Take the Brule Point Rd. off of highway 6, continue driving then take a left on Peninsula Point Rd., then take a left onto Bon Jour Lane. Property is at the end on the left
Listing Sub-Area:
103-Malagash, Wentworth
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Cottage / Rec. Properties
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
1 Level
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1972
(Age: 54)
Age:
54
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
941 sq. ft.87.4 m2
Floor Area:
941 sq. ft.87.4 m2
Building Dimenions:
28x34
Prop Size:
0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Lot Size:
0.69 acre(s)0.28 hectare(s)
Zoning:
Rural
Water Type:
Salt Water
Water Supply:
Drilled Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Block Concrete
Floor Finish:
Carpet, Vinyl
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
None
Heating:
Fireplace
Fuel:
Wood
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Driveway:
Double, Gravel
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
25'10"7.87 m × 12'11"3.94 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
25'10"7.87 m × 5'3"1.60 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
9'6"2.90 m × 9'5"2.87 m
Main Floor
Primary Bedroom
11'2"3.40 m × 10'7"3.23 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
8'2"2.49 m × 7'11"2.41 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
8'2"2.49 m × 8'2"2.49 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
8'2"2.49 m × 7'9"2.36 m
Main Floor
OTHER
14'6"4.42 m × 7'2"2.18 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
9'7" x 5'3"
Wood Fireplace
Deck, Shed
None
Barbeque, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
Golf Course, Park, Recreation Center, Shopping, Place of Worship, Beach
Data was last updated May 28, 2026 at 03:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
65
Avg list price:
$385,000
Min list price:
$79,000
Max list price:
$1,250,000
Avg days on market:
48
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
426
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$350.28
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
103-Malagash, Wentworth. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.