Arriving at the property transports you to another world – mature private gardens overlooking the harbour and ocean beyond feature stone terraces for dining and entertaining, wrap-around veranda, wisteria covered pergola and outdoor pavilion with fireplace. Entering the sun-filled home on the main level, you are welcomed into the custom mosaic marble tiled entry foyer and led directly through the Nova Scotia pine paneled dining room into the large living room and sunroom featuring exquisitely crafted detail work and finishes. The living room and dining room each have a fireplace. There is ample room for family and guests, a perfect place to privately relax or entertain on a grand scale. The true chef’s kitchen can serve as its own entertainment space complete with its custom Bellini cabinetry, hand carved island, marble counters, 5 burner La Cornue gas range, Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, 2 farm sinks, and a bay window dining area. There is also a butler’s pantry with an electric wall oven, warming drawer and a second Miele dishwasher. The main floor half bath features a barrel-vaulted ceiling.

At the top of the main staircase is a second floor landing that serves as a library. The generous principle bedroom suite has windows on three sides with sweeping views of ocean a decorative antique fireplace and his and her’s ensuites and dressing rooms.

The third floor features two spacious bedroom suites with vaulted ceilings, ensuite baths and access to the expansive roof deck with breathtaking views. The lower level offers a family room with woodburning fireplace, bar, mudroom with dog shower and a potting room.

Additionally, a 900+/- sq. ft. separate coach house with a 2 car garage below has a guest room with full bath however it could also be used as a studio room for yoga, meditation, art, or a home office.

Known as “White Cottage”, it is one of the original homes in Chester and is now recognized as one of the most beautiful homes in Nova Scotia.

The historic village of Chester offers sailing at the Chester Yacht Club, golf, tennis, shops, galleries and restaurants.