A Cape Breton Castle! This extraordinary property presents a rare opportunity to complete and reimagine a landmark estate on almost 160 acres in Aberdeen, Cape Breton Island. Built in 1992, the castle-inspired structure is set within a striking natural landscape, highlighted by a rushing brook through the grounds, creating a truly unique atmosphere. Originally designed with commercial use in mind, the property has successfully operated as a luxury bed and breakfast and offers strong future potential as a retreat centre, boutique resort, or private estate. The expansive layout spans multiple levels and includes large common areas, 12 guest suites, a commercial kitchen, dining space, and recreational areas, reflecting the scale and ambition of its original vision. Significant progress has been made under current ownership, with major construction completed & extensive landscaping. Most of the exterior walls have been fully replaced with new studs, sheathing and most new windows installed, apart from the 'Great Room', providing a solid and modernized building envelope including most new roofing shingles. Interior finishing, including flooring, drywall in select areas, and painting, allowing a new owner to customize the final design and bring the project to completion. With the most intensive structural work behind you, the property is well positioned for transformation into an impressive destination. Surrounded by acreage, natural water features, amazing water views and access to the Bras d’Or Lake, this is a rare offering for a buyer prepared to invest in completing a truly iconic Cape Breton property with exceptional scale and future potential. Purchase options could include a partnership opportunity with current owner who has an in-depth & profitable business plan along with a vision and passion for the property that was thought-out with the seller’s late partner. A Cape Breton Castle could be your family legacy!
For sale
C$1,649,000
11980 Highway 105, Bucklaw, NS B0E 3M0
11beds
10,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
159.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$154/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Castle-inspired structureStriking natural landscapeLarge common areasCommercial kitchenDining spaceRecreational areasExtensive landscaping
- 213 days |
- 444 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenessa MacInnis,
RE/MAX Park Place Inc. Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202600488
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 18
- Full bathrooms: 14
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 342
- Dimensions: 19 x 18
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 874
- Dimensions: 38 x 23
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 609
- Dimensions: 29 x 21
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 374
- Dimensions: 22 x 17
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 510
- Dimensions: 30 x 17
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Furnace, Other Heating/Cooling
Cooling
- Other Heating/Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, See Remarks, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,700
- Total interior livable area: 10,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: No Garage, Double, Interlocking, Parking Spaces(s), Paved, Single
- Details: Parking Details(Paved, Multiple Parking Areas. Service Road.)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Features
- Levels: 4 Level
- Stories: 4
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Other
- Waterfront features: Across Road, Lake, Access: Deeded, Lake Privileges, Access: Right of Way, Stream/Pond
- Body of water: Bras D'or Lake View / Castle Knight
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(20 Feet)
Lot
- Size: 159.66 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, Wooded, Over 100 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 85161321
- Parcel number: 85006047
- Zoning: COMM
- Other equipment: Air Exchanger, Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Dug, Well, Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, School Bus Service, Place of Worship
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Bucklaw
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$154/sqft
- Price range: C$1.6M - C$1.6M
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Inclusions: Furniture, Decor, Appliances: As Is, Where Is.
- Exclusions: Personal Belonging Of Sellers
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,649,000C$154/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202600488 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0E
Nearby schools
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