Privacy? or Self Sufficiency? Why not both? How about living with an estuary of the Bras d'Or Lakes in your back yard with the Cape Breton Highlands in the distance? A true gardeners delight. All the privacy you could want. Now turn around...and you are 45 minutes from everything you need; shopping, restaurants, banks, schools, recreation and hospitals. Two story garage includes large workshop and loft ready to be finished. Will accommodate a complete second unit. Possibilities are endless. Custom built on 2.63 acres, this 1100 + sq. ft. home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large den. The Great room features a vaulted ceiling, a wood burning unit and open-plan living space. It was designed so the Great Room faces the lake. In summer, you have a beautiful covered veranda complete with swing on the lake side. You're surrounded by mature gardens, raspberry bushes, apple trees, and woodland. The two story garage is a work shop A small hobby farm with raised bed gardens and small chicken coop is all ready for the person who wants to live off the land not to mention great fishing in the backyard summer and winter. So, privacy, convenience and self sufficiency, You really can have it all. Once in a lifetime a unique property comes along; don't miss your chance to own this one!!