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This 4-Bedroom Nova Scotia Home Is Steps From The Water & Costs Less Than $160K

It has the most beautiful backyard! 🌿😍
Managing Editor, Canada

Pack your bags, the Seabound Coast is calling! If you’ve ever dreamed of life besides the water, this could be the perfect place for you. This house for sale in Nova Scotia has an extraordinary location that’s just steps from the water. Even better, you can buy it for a fraction of the cost of a downtown city condo. 

In cities like Toronto or Vancouver, you’d need to drop a lot of cash to secure a four-bedroom waterfront property. However, that doesn’t mean waterside living is unaffordable across Canada.

In fact, this adorable cottage costs less than $160,000.

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Located in Nova Scotia’s Barrington Passage, this dream home looks like it’s fallen straight out of a storybook.

With four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large living room, a separate dining area and a huge kitchen, it’s hard to believe you could nab this property for so much less than some tiny city properties.

If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a little barn and workshop area in the yard, which is perfect for anybody with outdoor pets or a hobby that requires some space.

Angelica Howard | RE/MAX BANNER REAL ESTATE

Some areas do need updating and refreshing a little, but this is hardly surprising for such a budget-friendly home!

While all of this is pretty impressive, it’s the incredible waterfront views that make this place a total dream home.

Located beside Hospital Cove, you’d be able to enjoy daily sunrises over the water from the property’s large windows.

In the summer, you could enjoy coffee with a beautiful view on your large outdoor deck.

Angelica Howard | RE/MAX BANNER REAL ESTATE

For those dreaming of trading city life for oceanside living, there’s even better news.

This region is recognized as the Lobster Capital of Canada, due to the abundance of amazing seafood in the area.

According to the real estate listing, this place offers “some the freshest seafood around, abundant year-round outdoor adventure, world-class white sand beaches, majestic lighthouses & one of the best birding destinations in Eastern Canada.”

Sounds pretty dreamy, eh?

4-Bedroom Dream Home

Price: $159,900

Address: 3143 Hwy 3, Barrington Passage, NS

Description: Trade city life for oceanside living at this affordable and storybook-esque property. With plenty of space, extraordinary views and a $160,000 price tag... what's not to love?

Angelica Howard | RE/MAX BANNER REAL ESTATE Angelica Howard | RE/MAX BANNER REAL ESTATE

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  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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