luxury real estate for sale New Glasgow, Canada

For those seeking privacy, space, and sweeping ocean views, this remarkable 30-acre coastal estate just outside Antigonish offers a lifestyle increasingly hard to find. Set nearly 80 metres above sea level and tucked more than one kilometre from the road via a private driveway, the property enjoys panoramic views and approximately 500 feet of private ocean frontage accessed by a custom aluminum stair system. Private, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, life here moves at a different pace. Watch fishing boats pass in the distance, cruise ships on the horizon, and whales, seals, eagles, and coastal wildlife from the main house, guest house, or outdoor living spaces. Designed for comfortable living and entertaining, the main residence offers accessible single-level living with roll-in showers in each of the three full baths. High ceilings and dramatic vaulted ceilings in the great room, den, and primary suite create an impressive sense of scale, while three propane fireplaces add warmth year-round. The ocean-facing primary suite occupies its own private wing with outdoor access, fireplace, ensuite bath, and dressing room with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and central island. A separate guest wing provides privacy for family and visitors. The kitchen is designed for everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops and backsplash, a walk-through pantry, abundant prep space, and quality appliances. A fully equipped year-round guest house with two bedrooms, two baths, propane fireplace, and lower-level bunkie adds flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. The covered pavilion with retractable screens and outdoor kitchen is made for gathering, from summer dinners to celebrations overlooking the water. An oversized three-bay garage with mudroom and full bath completes this rare coastal estate, offering exceptional privacy, space, and views to be enjoyed for generations.

Discover the extraordinary potential of Henry Island, a 220-acre private haven off the coast of Cape Breton, where a working historic lighthouse stands as a timeless symbol of Atlantic heritage. Set in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, just minutes from the world-renowned Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses that brought this region to global acclaim, the island is ideally positioned within one of Canada’s most captivating coastal destinations. Accessible by boat or helicopter, Henry Island offers a pristine natural landscape of cliffs, sandy beaches, sheltered coves, mature forests, and sweeping ocean vistas. Its iconic 53-foot lighthouse and restored keeper’s home root the property in more than a century of maritime history. This is one of the last opportunities of its scale along Canada’s East Coast - a true blank canvas for visionaries. Whether imagined as a private estate, wellness retreat, luxury resort, or eco-conscious development, Henry Island embodies both seclusion and possibility. The surrounding region is experiencing thoughtful growth inspired by the international success of Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. Luxury accommodations, culinary ventures, and eco-tourism initiatives are redefining Cape Breton’s western shore, positioning Henry Island as a natural centrepiece for the next phase of this transformation. Henry Island is more than a property; it is a chance to shape a piece of Atlantic Canada’s future while honouring its storied past.