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74 Swains Lane
306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area
Valley Mills
B0E 2Y0
$549,000
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
3,400 sq. ft.
built: 1983
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202603505
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1983
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Welcome to your own private slice of paradise on the stunning Bras d’Or Lake. Situated on 5.8 acres with an incredible 370 feet of shoreline, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and year-round lakeside living. Tucked away on a quiet private lane, this charming 1.5-storey home has been thoughtfully redesigned to combine modern updates with timeless character. The main level features a bright and open living space, a well-appointed kitchen perfect for entertaining, a spacious living room, cozy sitting area, sunroom, and a convenient main-level bedroom. The primary suite is truly a retreat of its own, occupying a private upper level and complete with a newly renovated ensuite bathroom with solid copper pedestal tub, your peaceful sanctuary overlooking nature. The walk-out basement includes a finished bedroom and utility space, while the remaining area is unfinished and ready for your vision, whether that’s a home gym, rec room, workshop, or additional living space. Outside, the expansive 5.8-acre lot offers endless opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. With generous lake frontage, there’s ample room for boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and simply soaking in the breathtaking waterfront views from your wood burning family sauna. A rare opportunity to own substantial acreage and prime Bras d’Or Lake shoreline, the perfect year-round residence or seasonal getaway.
- While driving on Southside River Denys Road coming from Orangedale, take left on Swains Lane - This is a private shared lane.
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 1.5 Storey
- Exterior Finish:
- Wood Shingles
- Year built:
- 1983 (Age: 43)
- Age:
- 43
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 2
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 1
- Full Bathrooms:
- 2
- Half Bathrooms:
- 0
- Main Living Area:
- 2,200 sq. ft.204 m2
- Floor Area:
- 3,400 sq. ft.316 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 26 x 24 + 24 x 24 + 15 x 12
- Prop Size:
- 3 to 9.99 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 5.8 acre(s)2.35 hectare(s)
- Zoning:
- AP
- Water Type:
- Fresh Water
- Water Supply:
- Cistern
- Sewer:
- Septic
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Ceramic, Hardwood
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Partially Developed, Walkout
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless
- Fuel:
- Electric
- Utilities:
- Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Garage:
- Detached, 1.5, Wired
- Garage Description:
- 30 x 20
- Driveway:
- Gravel
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 11'3.35 m × 9'2.74 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 9'2.74 m × 9'2.74 m
- Main Floor
- Family Room
- 13'3.96 m × 10'3.05 m
- Main Floor
- Sun Room
- 19'5.79 m × 7'2.13 m
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 23'7.01 m × 15'4.57 m
- Main Floor
- Den/Office
- 11'3.35 m × 9'8"2.96 m
- Main Floor
- Laundry
- 11'3.35 m × 9'8"2.96 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 11'3.35 m × 10'3.05 m
- Main Floor
- Mud Room
- 13'10"4.21 m × 11'3.35 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 11'3.35 m × 10'3.05 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 15'6"4.72 m × 10'6"3.20 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 13'3.96 m × 10'3.05 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 17'5.18 m × 10'3.05 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 7' x 5'
- Shed
- None
- Cooktop – Propane, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Partially Cleared, Partial Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced
- Lake
- Yes
- 370'113 m
- Access: Lake, View: Lake
- Lot 4A
- Possession Info:
- Upon Closing
- Listed Date:
- Feb 27, 2026
- Days on Mkt:
- 3
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Listed by Keller Williams Select Realty(Sydney,Townsend St.) and Keller Williams Select Realty
Data was last updated March 1, 2026 at 11:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 72
- Avg list price:
- $356,950
- Min list price:
- $55,000
- Max list price:
- $6,990,000
- Avg days on market:
- 123
- Min days on market:
- 2
- Max days on market:
- 641
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $282.42
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
306-Inverness County / Inverness & Area. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
- Ryan Ehler, REALTOR®
- Sydney
- 902-615-6587
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