97 ACRES on the side of a mountain, with the river AND a swimming hole nearby? Welcome to Rear Barachois Road in the heart of Tarbotvale! Lovingly brought back to life by the current owners, this character-filled 4 bedroom home is wrapped in beautiful forest with mountain views in every direction. Picture your morning coffee on the front deck, the hills stretching out before you and the sound of the Barachois River in the distance. Sound like a dream? It’s REAL! Just a short walk away you’ll find the Barachois River, a trail system and a fabulous swimming hole, perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day or casting a line. Step inside through a sun-drenched sunroom with windows framing that incredible view. The main floor features a beautifully renovated kitchen with skylights, a living room overlooking the mountains, a cozy den with wood stove, a rec room, a 4pc bath with laundry, and a primary bedroom with its own 4pc ensuite. The storage room off the kitchen is just waiting to become your dream mudroom! Upstairs offers three more bedrooms, a 2pc bath and warm wood ceilings. The big jobs are DONE! Upgrades include a new septic system, new plumbing, a new breaker panel, fully renovated bathrooms, new shingles on most of the roof and some new windows. Outside, the front yard has been cleared (just waiting for the grass to grow in!) with a freshly installed gravel driveway and partial fencing. Electric baseboards plus the charm of a wood stove keep things cozy, a gravity-fed water supply delivers fresh, abundant water, and a year-round maintained road brings you right to the door. Privacy, acreage, nature at your doorstep AND a home that’s ready for you? Only 35 minutes from the village of Baddeck or 40 minutes to Ingonish, this is your chance to own a large, peaceful, and truly special piece of Cape Breton countryside.