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Pina Marrella

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$1,299,900

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6 Beds

7 Baths

7,300 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Freehold

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 7300

Square Footage 7,300 sqft

Price per Sqft $178

Subdivision Coxheath

MLS® Listing ID 202621993

Bedrooms 6

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1991

Lot Size 5.700 Acres

Acres 5.7

Property Sub-Type Freehold

Property Description

Own a piece of Canadian music history with this expansive 5.7-acre waterfront estate, famously known as the former residence of legendary songstress Rita MacNeil. Built specifically for Rita between 1991 and 1992, the home has been preserved and features many of her original high-end touches. Located on the shores of Sydney River, this multi-unit property is far more than a home; it is a high-performance, turnkey hospitality property with a proven track record as a very successful short-term rental. The estate offers approximately 5,500 square feet of finished living space across three distinct units, providing unparalleled flexibility for an owner-occupier or investor. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom masterpiece featuring a massive chefs kitchen and a sun-drenched solarium, while the lower level, once Ritas personal recording studio, now serves as a premier entertainment hub with a games room and bar. Connected by a breezeway is the private "Ritas Suite," which contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, alongside a chic, open-concept upper-level bachelor unit equipped with its own full kitchen and bath. Lifestyle and amenities abound as you experience ultimate relaxation in the 1,500 square foot indoor saltwater pool complex, featuring soaring cedar ceilings and lake views. The grounds are a masterpiece of landscaping, ranging from "Ritas Garden" by the babbling brookwhere she composed much of her musicto the private dock on Sydney River for boating and swimming. The property is engineered for modern sustainability with a full solar array and heat pumps to minimize operational costs. A new septic will be installed in September 2026 alongside many other upgrades like painting and sealing the roof. With an established management team and cleaning staff willing to stay on board, this destination stands as the most unique and high-yielding waterfront offering in Cape Breton today. (id:24570)

Location

Province NS

Rooms

Kitchen 1.0

Extra Room 1 Second level 13.1 x 12.4 Bedroom

Extra Room 2 Second level 16.8 x 12.3 Bedroom

Extra Room 3 Second level 14.3 x 7.9 4pc Bathroom

Extra Room 4 Second level 6.7 x 5.10 4pc Bathroom

Extra Room 5 Second level 18.00 x 12.4 Bedroom

Extra Room 6 Second level 23.11 x 11.4 Bedroom

Interior

Heating Baseboard heaters, Heat Pump,

Cooling Heat Pump

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Parking Features Yes

Community Features School Bus

View Y/N Yes

View Lake view

Attached Garage Yes

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story 2

Sewer Septic System

Others

Ownership Freehold

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+1(416) 909-1969

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815 Coxheath Road Coxheath, NS B1L1E1

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