222 Murphys Rd

Private, unique 26 acre ocean front estate/investment property in Murphy Cove, House history began in 1936 as a barn. In 1989 the barn was transformed into a bright custom home with four side water views, soaring gambrel shaped cathedral ceilings, Velux skylights & wrap around wide deck. Additions in 2003 were the dining room & den with a matching in style gambrel roof. The gently sloping front lawn takes you down to the sheltered cove and natural pond separated by a causeway that leads over to a large meadow, and remaining 1000 feet of forest ending on the rocky shore of The Tickles Channel that shelter the estate from the open North Atlantic. Outbuildings include a 24'5 x 32'5 heated garage, 16 x 22, guest cottage, 17'5 x 6 woodshed & a 49 x 26 fisherman's boathouse built in 1945 plus dock area & wharf. Situated near three world class beaches, 20 minutes away in either direction to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, banks, car service, libraries, gyms, & Municipal Service offices approximately an hour's drive from Dartmouth/Halifax & international airport. (id:54626)