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Annfield Manor

This stunning 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom home is situated a short distance from Bras D'Or lake, and a 7 min drive to the ferry terminal; it is the ideal stopover for guests going to or from Newfoundland. The perfect base for exploring Cape Breton:- Louisburg, the Cabot Trail, Iona's Highland Village, the Glace Bay Mining Museum, Downtown Sydney with it's Cruise ship pavilion, to name a few, are all just a drive away. The proximity to the retail stores in North Sydney is also beneficial, with supermarkets, liquor stores etc. a mere 5 mins away.
The house has a commercial quality kitchen, with eat-in dining area for up to 8 people (family and staff), and a walk in Pantry. The grounds are absolutely stunning, with many mature trees, and a walled-in 'peace-garden' built at the end of WW2. Guests can enjoy a game of Bocci Ball, Washer-Toss, and Pitch & Putt, or enjoy the heated swimming pool and hot-tub. The pool-side seating areas are a popular location, as are the 2 gazebos. Guests can borrow fishing rods to use just a short distance away.
All rooms are equipped with a coffee-station, internet TV, fridge, A/C and supplemental heating. The inn is all about character. Built by a wealthy "Coal Baron" in 1898, it has been a family home as well as a BnB, and restaurant at various times throughout it's life. The estate is well-known throughout the entire region due to it's historic significance.
The current owners wish to retire, having invested heavily in the property, bringing it up to it's current standard while honoring it's history. They currently only operate 4 rooms as guest-rooms, and their attention to detail has been well-rewarded as evidenced by them consistently being #1 in the area, with the inn being fully-booked throughout the summer seasons.
A short-list of upgrades to this magnificent estate property includes:
Lifetime steel shingled roof - new high-tech wood-burning furnace - new high-tech oil-burning furnace - new lifetime double-walled oil storage tank just installed -computer-controlled zonal system for radiator heating - new pool heater (propane) - new eavestroughs - 2 new windows - new roof on barn 2 years ago - entire house was re-wired with 440 amp service panels installed to include pool, hot-tub and 240 volt circuit to barn- new stainless-steel extractor hood added to kitchen 2 months ago. While paying homage to the historic heritage of the Victorian home, leaving some rooms 'original', significant decorating projects have occurred to freshen up rooms and public spaces. Overall the house has a very welcoming aura and always delivers the wow factor upon arrival.
The world-famous Bras D'Or Lake, a Unesco Biosphere reserve, is just across the road, with a public beach just a few minutes walk away.
Annfield Manor offers many other business opportunities, virtually unexplored by the current owners who are older and who are deliberately limited in the commercial workload required. Previous owners have successfully operated fine-dining events using the formal dining/breakfast room as well as 2 of the reception rooms, and the porch area offering intimate spaces for groups. The estate has been a popular venue for weddings and photography, such as birthdays, graduations etc. The historic barn to the rear is stunning and can be used for receptions, concerts etc.

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