About this home

Welcome to 1242 George Street Discover the rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience at 1242 George Street, ideally situated at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydneys south end. This well-maintained brick bungalow sits on an impressive 1.74-acre lot, offering a beautifully landscaped and fenced backyard that extends into a private, wooded retreat with mature trees and endless possibilities for gardens, trails, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. The bright main level features a welcoming living room with hardwood flooring and propane fireplace, a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and propane stove, two spacious bedrooms, main-level laundry, and a bathroom with in-floor heat. Ductless heat pumps, installed in 2024, provide efficient heating and cooling, with electric baseboards for backup. The finished lower level adds three additional bedrooms, or use one as a rec room or home theatre, plus a full bathroom. Each lower-level bedroom has an egress window installed in 2025. Recent updates include 2025 laminate flooring throughout the lower level, new flooring in the main-level bedrooms, a new front door and living room window, and a new back screen door. Outdoor and practical features include a 24' x 24' attached garage, 200-amp electrical service, generator hookup with included gas generator, paved front driveway, additional rear gravel parking, enclosed patio, rear deck, and a large fenced backyard with privacy slats added in 2024perfect for children, pets, and outdoor entertaining. Enjoy spectacular hill views and wooded privacy while remaining close to all amenities, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, downtown Sydney, NSCC Waterfront Campus, and just a short drive to Cape Breton University. A property of this size and setting within the city is increasingly hard to findcome experience the space, privacy, and possibilities for yourself. (id:63626)

Listed by: Keith Buckland, RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$449,900

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Parking Details

Paved Yard, Attached Garage, Garage, Gravel

Property Type

House

Lot Size

1.74 acres

Depth

Year Built

Built in 1981 (45 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Style

Bungalow

Exterior Finish

Brick, Vinyl

Heating Type

Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Electric, Propane, Ductless

Cooling

Wall unit, Air Conditioned

Features

Sloping

Amenities

32in min Entry Doorways

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas stove(s), Oven - Propane, Refrigerator, Washer

Agent details

Primary Agent

Keith Buckland

Primary Broker

RE/MAX Park Place Inc.

Listing details

Days on REW

143 Days

MLS® Number

202611689

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

10 Schools are within 4km

Brookland Elementary School

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K - 5

Sherwood Park Education Centre

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6 - 8

Shipyard Elementary School

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K - 5

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board Adult High School

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10 - 12

Sydney Academy

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9 - 12

Cusack School

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K - 5

Centre Scolaire Etoile De l'Acadie

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K - 12

Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle School

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6 - 8

Whitney Pier Memorial Middle School

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6 - 8

Robin Foote Elementary School

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K - 5

1242 George StreetMira Road, NS, B1P 1N2