There is something magical about places you can't simply drive to. The adventure begins at the marina. Bags are packed, the boat is loaded, and within minutes you're crossing Mill Lake toward a shoreline that feels like your own private corner of Nova Scotia. As the cottage appears through the trees, the stress of the week dissolves like morning fog under the summer sun. Welcome to 815 Mill Lake Road. Set along 180 feet of south-facing waterfront, this retreat was never meant to be measured in square feet. It's measured in morning paddles, children splashing from the dock, the distant call of loons, evenings around the fire, and stories shared beneath the stars. Designed for gathering, the property unfolds like a small lakeside village. Family and friends can spread out between the fully renovated back-to-the-studs cottage, the spacious ~480 sq ft bunkie with kitchenette and shower room, and a versatile boathouse for storage, entertaining, or extra guests. More than sleeping space, the bunkie becomes the place for movie nights, rainy afternoons, and guests who stay a little longer. Outside is where this property shines. A wraparound deck stretches toward the waterfront with a screened room, gazebo, sunny and shaded spaces, plus a hot tub for evenings by the lake. Though wonderfully removed, comfort is never sacrificed with power, running water, septic, heat pumps, high-speed internet, a powered she-shed, workshop, and outdoor bathroom with flushing toilet. Mill Lake is the star—vast, clean, and lightly developed, offering endless boating, swimming, paddling, fishing, and exploring. Included boat and marina parking mean your lake life begins on day one. Some properties are purchased. Others become part of a family's story. This is one of those places. Only 30 minutes from Halifax off Exit 6 in Hubbards.
For sale
C$524,900
815 Dauphinees Mill Lake Water Access, Chester, NS B0J 1T0
2beds
980sqft
Recreational
Built in 1974
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$536/sqft
C$1/mo HOA
What's special
Fully renovated back-to-the-studs cottageScreened roomSunny and shaded spacesPowered she-shed
- 73 days |
- 639 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Adam Scott,
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202612766
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.48
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 10.08
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.17
- Dimensions: 8.17 x 13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 131.4
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 13.25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 149.06
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 13.25
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168.94
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 13.25
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ducted Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 980
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Driveway/Parking
- Details: Parking Details(At The Marina.)
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake, Fresh Water
- Body of water: Dauphinee Mill Lake
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(186 Feet)
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Cleared, 0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 60423027
- Parcel number: 60084464
- Zoning: General Basic
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Recreational
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Pond/Lake
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: C$10 annually
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$536/sqft
- Price range: C$524.9K - C$524.9K
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Princecraft Starfish 15' Aluminum Boat, Mercury 15hp Motor, Washer And Dryer, Convection Microwave, Convection Stove, 2 Refrigerators, Gazebo, Hot Tub, Paddle Boat
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Price change | C$524,900-4.5%C$536/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202612766 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | C$549,900C$561/sqft |
Source: NSAR #202612766 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0J
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School
- Middle: Chester Area Middle School
- High: Forest Heights Community School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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