1126 Rockcliffe Street

$4,995,000

Halifax – South

1126 Rockcliffe Street, Halifax NS - MLS: 202420612
MLS® 202420612

1126 Rockcliffe Street - This property is a secret hidden in plain sight, a country estate yet only 2 blocks to Dalhousie University. This 15,000 sf estate, with 100 ft Pre-Confederation water lot, is the only home on the NW Arm directly across from the famous Dingle Tower. It boasts magical views of sky & water. The 2.5 storey home has 4600 sf of living space with 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, a bachelor apartment with separate entrance, and a boathouse with kitchenette, 1 pc bath, & wood stove. The backyard was designed by the incomparable Freddy Hand, an Englishman who set the gold standard for terraced gardens in Halifax when he designed the estate in the 1940’s to maximize its splendid water views. There are multiple seating areas to host a party, work on a laptop, or watch sailing races and rowers. The peaceful joy of country life, rich with the ambient sounds of birds and nature, while being only two blocks to Dalhousie University. The house is designed to provide ample flex space to your needs, an office, a library, a billiards room, a workshop. This house can accommodate it all.

Property Specifications:

Building Age: 76
Property Size:
Total Living Area: 4,654 sqft
Main Living Area: 3,515 sqft
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 7

Property Details:

Style: 2.5 Storey Detached
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Wood Siding
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating: Hot Water, Radiator
Basement: Fully Developed, Walkout
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage: No
Garage Type: none
Driveway: Paved

Room Sizes:

Main Floor
  • Living Room - 18'1X13
  • Dining Room - 14X11'6
  • Kitchen - 11'1X11'10
  • Dining Nook - 9'10X7'1
  • Den/Office - 16'1X8'2
  • Family Room - 21'1x15'7
  • Bath 1 - 4'7x8'3
2nd Level
  • Primary Bedroom - 20'10X15'8 + WIC
  • Ensuite Bath 2 - 7'9x8'4
  • Bedroom - 12'10X13
  • Bath 3 - 6'7x7'2
  • Bedroom - 15'4X11'5
  • Ensuite Bath 4 - 7'7x11'5
  • Den/Office - 9'3X13
3rd Level
  • OTHER - 16'6X20'2 (LOFT)
  • Bedroom - 11'6x13'1
Lower Level
  • Rec Room - 18'5x16'2
  • Kitchen - 6'6x10'8
  • Bedroom - 14x14
  • Bath 5 - 6'2x9'5
  • Laundry - 12'10x7'1
  • Storage - 18'5X6'9
  • Utility - 12'1X5
  • Storage - 7'1x9'8

Community Features:

Park, Public Transit, Marina

Schools:

Inglis Street Elementary School

Gorsebrook Junior High School

Citadel High School

Lemarchant - St Thomas Elementary School

Gorsebrook Junior High School

Citadel High School

Additional Details:

Land Features: Landscaped
Other Features: Balcony, Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, Wood Stove(s)
Water Access: Access: Boat, Access: Ocean, View: Ocean
Utilities: Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Water: Municipal
Sewer: Municipal
Rental Equipment: Propane Tank
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