815 Coxheath Road
Coxheath, NS, B1L 1E1
$1,299,900
Listed on Mugford Realty 56 days ago
- 6 beds
- 6.5 baths
- 7,300 sq ft
- 5.70 acres
- Waterfront
Listed by Engel & Volkers · Lucy Dykhuis · MLS® 202621993
About this home
Own a piece of Canadian music history with this expansive 5.7-acre waterfront estate, famously known as the former residence of legendary songstress Rita MacNeil. Built specifically for Rita between 1991 and 1992, the home has been preserved and features many of her original high-end touches. Located on the shores of Sydney River, this multi-unit property is far more than a home; it is a high-performance, turnkey hospitality property with a proven track record as a very successful short-term rental. The estate offers approximately 5,500 square feet of finished living space across three distinct units, providing unparalleled flexibility for an owner-occupier or investor. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom masterpiece featuring a massive chef’s kitchen and a sun-drenched solarium, while the lower level, once Rita’s personal recording studio, now serves as a premier entertainment hub with a games room and bar. Connected by a breezeway is the private "Rita’s Suite," which contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, alongside a chic, open-concept upper-level bachelor unit equipped with its own full kitchen and bath. Lifestyle and amenities abound as you experience ultimate relaxation in the 1,500 square foot indoor saltwater pool complex, featuring soaring cedar ceilings and lake views. The grounds are a masterpiece of landscaping, ranging from "Rita’s Garden" by the babbling brook—where she composed much of her music—to the private dock on Sydney River for boating and swimming. The property is engineered for modern sustainability with a full solar array and heat pumps to minimize operational costs. A new septic will be installed in September 2026 alongside many other upgrades like painting and sealing the roof. With an established management team and cleaning staff willing to stay on board, this destination stands as the most unique and high-yielding waterfront offering in Cape Breton today. The house is irregularly shaped. Square footage was determined by adding up all rooms in the house. MLA: approx 4330sqft + approx 1500sqft interior, finished pool. BLA: approx 1500sqft. TLA: 7300sqft. Additional measurements: Bachelor Unit dimensions: Bedroom: 20’7” x 10’4” 4 Piece Bath: 13’ 3” x 5’6” Eat-in kitchen: 13’3” x 7’7” Indoor Pool Room: 58’5” x 25’00” Pool dimensions: 50’x15’ Pool deck: 4’10” deck around the pool Garage: 25’ x 25’
Facts
- MLS® number
- 202621993
- Status
- For Sale
- Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6 full, 1 half
- Living area
- 7,300 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5.70 acres
- Year built
- 1991
- Basement
- Full,Fully Developed,Walkout
- Heating / cooling
- Baseboard,Heat Pump -Ducted
- Fuel
- Electric
- Garage
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Fresh Water
- Region
- Cape Breton
- County
- Cape Breton
- Days on market
- 56
Features
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Water
- Drilled Well
- Sewage
- Septic
- Utilities
- Electricity, High Speed Internet
- Garage
- Attached, Double, Wired
- Parking
- Gravel, Parking Spaces(s)
- Features
- Inground Pool, Balcony, Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, Walk In Closet, Solar Equipment
- Appliances included
- Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Rental equipment
- None
- Water access / view
- Access: Lake, View: Lake
- Land features
- Cleared, Landscaped, Stream/Pond
- Community features
- Golf Course, School Bus Service, Shopping, Ski Hill, Place of Worship
- Structures
- Dock
- Building dimensions
- Irregular
- Occupancy
- Tenant
- Zoning
- RR5
- PID
- 15214943
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Porch | Main Floor | 9'00" x 5'10" |
| Foyer | Main Floor | 15'11" x 12'2" |
| Living Room | Main Floor | 16'6" x 18'10" |
| Living Room | Main Floor | 23'00" x 15'00" |
| Kitchen | Main Floor | 14'11' x 12'9" |
| Sun Room | Main Floor | 25'2" x 6'10" |
| Primary Bedroom | Main Floor | 16'8" x 14'00" |
| Ensuite Bath 1 | Main Floor | 11'9" x 10'00" |
| Walk in Closet | Main Floor | 7'7" x 6'5" |
| Bath 1 | Main Floor | 7'10" x 6'9" |
| Upstairs Hallway | 2nd Level | |
| Bedroom | 2nd Level | 13'1" x 12'4" |
| Bedroom | 2nd Level | 16'8" x 12'3" |
| Bath 2 | 2nd Level | 14'3" x 7'9" |
| Basement Hallway | Basement | |
| Living Room | Basement | 25'00" x 16'8" |
| Games Room | Basement | 24'10" x 20'00" |
| Bath 3 | Basement | 8'10" x 7'9" |
| Storage | Basement | 11'5" x 7'6" |
| Utility | Basement | 12'5" x 7'8" |
| Utility | Basement | 14'5" x 9'6" |
| Bedroom | Basement | 16'00" x 10'11" |
| OTHER | Main Floor | 58'5" x 25'00" |
| 2nd Hallway | Main Floor | |
| Bath 4 | Main Floor | 12'8" x 5'11" |
| Living Room | Main Floor | 27'00" x 12'8" |
| Eat In Kitchen | Main Floor | 26'11"x 11'3" |
| Bath 5 | 2nd Level | 6'7" x 5'10" |
| Bedroom | 2nd Level | 18'00" x 12'4" |
| Bedroom | 2nd Level | 23'11" x 11'4" |
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Listing data last updated October 26, 2026 2:08 pm.