Residential For Sale

$6,990,000

Henry Island, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0

Description

Discover the extraordinary potential of Henry Island, a 220-acre private haven off the coast of Cape Breton, where a working historic lighthouse stands as a timeless symbol of Atlantic heritage. Set in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, just minutes from the world-renowned Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses that brought this region to global acclaim, the island is ideally positioned within one of Canada’s most captivating coastal destinations. Accessible by boat or helicopter, Henry Island offers a pristine natural landscape of cliffs, sandy beaches, sheltered coves, mature forests, and sweeping ocean vistas. Its iconic 53-foot lighthouse and restored keeper’s home root the property in more than a century of maritime history. This is one of the last opportunities of its scale along Canada’s East Coast - a true blank canvas for visionaries. Whether imagined as a private estate, wellness retreat, luxury resort, or eco-conscious development, Henry Island embodies both seclusion and possibility. The surrounding region is experiencing thoughtful growth inspired by the international success of Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. Luxury accommodations, culinary ventures, and eco-tourism initiatives are redefining Cape Breton’s western shore, positioning Henry Island as a natural centerpiece for the next phase of this transformation. Henry Island is more than a property; it is a chance to shape a piece of Atlantic Canada’s future while honoring its storied past.

Property Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Listing Type: For Sale
  • Listing ID: 202526836
  • Price: $6,990,000
  • View: Ocean
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Square Footage: 1,695 Sqft
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Lot Area: 9,672,120 Acre
  • Status: Active
  • LivingAreaUnits : Square Feet

Features

  • Heating System : Stove
  • Basement : Unfinished, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace : Wood Burning Stove
  • Roof Deck : Metal
  • Sewer : Septic Tank
  • Interior Flooring : Hardwood
  • Zoning: GR-1

Details

  • Office Name: Sotheby's International Realty Canada
  • Agent Name: Angie Bryant
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • AttachedGarage: No
  • Garage: No
  • CommunityFeatures : Golf, Place Of Worship, Beach, Marina
  • LotFeatures : Hardwood Bush, Softwood Bush, Wooded, Partially Cleared, Over 100 Acres, Conservation
  • ParkingFeatures : No Garage, None
  • WaterfrontFeatures : Ocean Front, Ocean Access
  • Appliances : Stove
  • Flooring: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • PriceChangeTimestamp: 29/10/2025 00:00:00
  • VirtualTourURLUnbranded: https://youtu.be/Oka7Gs1zK9c
  • StructureType : Detached
  • Utilities : Propane, None
  • Possession : Neg
  • Stories: 1
  • ModificationTimestamp: 29/10/2025 17:43:46
  • MLSAreaMajor : 306-inverness County / Inverness & Area
  • MLSAreaMinor : N/a
  • LockBoxType : No
  • Levels : One And One Half
  • GreenEnergyGeneration : Solar
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • FoundationDetails : Stone
  • FarmLandAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • ConstructionMaterials : Other
  • BuildingAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: Yes

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