11980 105 Highway, Bucklaw
$1,649,000
For sale in Bucklaw, Nova Scotia
11980 105 Highway, Bucklaw is a 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom, single family home with 7,400 sqft of living space for sale at $1,649,000 in Bucklaw, Nova Scotia. View photos, lot details, and listing information on Acres.
About 11980 105 Highway, Bucklaw
A Cape Breton Castle! This extraordinary property presents a rare opportunity to complete and reimagine a landmark estate on almost 160 acres in Aberdeen, Cape Breton Island. Built in 1992, the castle-inspired structure is set within a striking natural landscape, highlighted by a rushing brook through the grounds, creating a truly unique atmosphere. Originally designed with commercial use in mind, the property has successfully operated as a luxury bed and breakfast and offers strong future potential as a retreat centre, boutique resort, or private estate. The expansive layout spans multiple levels and includes large common areas, 12 guest suites, a commercial kitchen, dining space, and recreational areas, reflecting the scale and ambition of its original vision. Significant progress has been made under current ownership, with major construction completed & extensive landscaping. Most of the exterior walls have been fully replaced with new studs, sheathing and most new windows installed, apart from the 'Great Room', providing a solid and modernized building envelope including most new roofing shingles. Interior finishing, including flooring, drywall in select areas, and painting, allowing a new owner to customize the final design and bring the project to completion. With the most intensive structural work behind you, the property is well positioned for transformation into an impressive destination. Surrounded by acreage, natural water features, amazing water views and access to the Bras d’Or Lake, this is a rare offering for a buyer prepared to invest in completing a truly iconic Cape Breton property with exceptional scale and future potential. Purchase options could include a partnership opportunity with current owner who has an in-depth & profitable business plan along with a vision and passion for the property that was thought-out with the seller’s late partner. A Cape Breton Castle could be your family legacy!
Property Details
- Address
- 11980 105 Highway, Bucklaw
- City
- Bucklaw
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Property ID
- 85006047
- Type
- Single Family
- Building Style
- 4 Level, Contemporary
- Building Dimensions
- 170+-overall length. Irregular Shape.
- Age
- 34 years
- Total Living Area
- 10,700 sqft
Building Features
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior
- Other
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Basement
- Full, Crawl Space, Partially Developed, Other, Walkout
- Flooring
- Other
- Heating/Cooling
- Baseboard, Furnace, Other, Fireplace
- Fuel Supply
- Electric, Propane
Utilities & Services
- Drinking Water
- Well, Dug, Other
- Sewer
- Septic
- Utilities
- Electrical, Telephone, High Speed Internet
Parking & Features
- Has Garage
- No, None
- Parking
- Paved, Interlocking, Double, Single, Parking Space(s) (paved, multiple parking areas. service road.)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Land Features
- Year Round road, Partially Fenced, Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, Stream/Pond, Wooded/Treed, Partial Cleared
- Property Features
- Air Exchanger, Alarm System, Secondary Suite, Wheelchair Access, Ensuite Bath, Needs Repair, See Remarks, Propane Fireplace
Appliances & Inclusions
- Appliances Included
- Other
- Inclusions
- Furniture, decor, appliances: as is, where is.
- Exclusions
- personal belonging of sellers
Additional Information
- Listed By
- Re/max Park Place Inc.
- Status
- FOR SALE
- Listed
- January 9, 2026
- Original listing
- View source listing