11 Bernadette Lane

$799,000

Porters Lake – Lawrencetown, Lake Echo

11 Bernadette Lane, Porters Lake NS - MLS: 202413289
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MLS® 202413289

11 Bernadette Lane - Welcome to sought-after Porters Lake! This exceptional 4-bed, 2-bath home with deeded lake access and a brand-new wharf combines modern comfort with lakeside charm. Just 35 minutes from downtown Halifax, the property’s RE zoning allows for a home-based business and the addition of a detached secondary suite on the private 2.34-acre lot. Ideal for hybrid workers, the home’s proximity to the city, coupled with its secluded setting, offers a perfect blend of work, relaxation, and recreation. Enjoy unique access to both saltwater and freshwater in Porters Lake, steps from your door. Completely renovated, the spacious home features an open concept kitchen and living room, an oversized island, a cozy fireplace and abundant natural light. Three main-level bedrooms, a recently updated 4-piece bath, remodelled kitchen, new walk-out double patio doors, 3 heat pumps, and new lighting, including dimmable pot-lights, enhance daily living. The current homeowners have converted one bedroom into a home office for added versatility. The newly finished lower level boasts a walk-in shower, laundry area, large entertainment space, fourth bedroom, storage room, and double French door walkout to the landscaped backyard. This area can easily serve as an in-law suite, providing a private living space for family members. Enjoy serene views of Porters Lake from the new back deck and explore outdoor activities like boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and swimming. The property also includes a new wharf that's perfect for docking your watercraft. The 2.37-acre lot offers potential for a fire pit area or dream garage. Conveniently located 6 minutes from amenities, restaurants, and schools, including Porters Lake Elementary and Ecole des Beaux-Marais, with a new French school opening in 2027. A contemporary Grade 7-12 school in East Chezzetcook is set to open in early 2025. Experience picturesque lakeside living with modern amenities and the flexibility to work from home!

Property Specifications:

Building Age: 47
Property Size:
Total Living Area: 2,464 sqft
Main Living Area: 1,290 sqft
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Property Details:

Style: Bungalow Detached
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Brick
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless, Hot Water
Basement: Full, Partially Developed, Walkout
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage: No
Driveway: Gravel, Multiple Driveways

Room Sizes:

Main Floor
  • Living Room - 18.5 x 13.8
  • Kitchen - 11.3 x 14.11
  • Dining Room - 10.2 x 14.11
  • Foyer - 5.8 x 9.7
  • Primary Bedroom - 11.1 x 10.7
  • Bedroom - 9.7 x 11.11
  • Bedroom - 7.9 x 11.11
  • Bath 1 - 6.5 x 8.4
Basement
  • Rec Room - 34.6 x 26.11
  • Bedroom - 13.8 x 13.7
  • Storage - 10.4 x 12.9
  • Utility - 5.6 x 6.1

Community Features:

Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Beach

Schools:

O'Connell Drive Elementary School

Gaetz Brook Junior High School

Eastern Shore District High School

Gaetz Brook Junior High School

Eastern Shore District High School

Additional Details:

Appliances Included: Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
Land Features: Partially Cleared, Landscaped, Level, Wooded/Treed
Water Access: Access: Deeded, View: Lake
Utilities: Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: Septic
Rental Equipment: None
Royal LePage Atlantic (Dartmouth)