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! All offers to be presented on January 30th 2026.
TC Highway 105 in Bucklaw. CIVIC 11980. GATED.
Listing Sub-Area:
209-Victoria County / Baddeck
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
B & B
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
4 Level, Contemporary
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Bras d'Or Lake View / Castle Knight
Exterior Finish:
Other
Year built:
1992
(Age: 34)
Age:
34
Bedrooms:
11
Bedrooms Above Grade:
10
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Full Bathrooms:
14
Half Bathrooms:
4
Main Living Area:
7,400 sq. ft.687 m2
Floor Area:
10,700 sq. ft.994 m2
Building Dimenions:
170+-overall length. Irregular Shape.
Prop Size:
Over 100 Acres
Lot Size:
159.66 acre(s)64.6 hectare(s)
Zoning:
COMM
Water Supply:
Dug, Well, Other
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Other
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space, Full, Partially Developed, Walkout, Other
Heating:
Baseboard, Fireplace, Furnace, Other
Fuel:
Electric, Propane
Utilities:
Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
Paved, Multiple parking areas. Service road.
Driveway:
Double, Interlocking, Parking Spaces(s), Paved, Single
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
30'9.14 m × 13'3.96 m
+ 7X4
Main Floor
Dining Room
25'7.62 m × 14'4.27 m
+ 15X11
Main Floor
Living Room
30'9.14 m × 17'5.18 m
Main Floor
Foyer
16'4.88 m × 12'3.66 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
19'5.79 m × 18'5.49 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
23'7.01 m × 18'5.49 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
38'11.60 m × 23'7.01 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
29'8.84 m × 21'6.40 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
22'6.71 m × 17'5.18 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
22'6.71 m × 16'4.88 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
16'4.88 m × 9'1"2.77 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
32'9.75 m × 15'4.57 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
34'10.40 m × 34'10.40 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
17'6"5.33 m × 14'7"4.45 m
Basement
OTHER
Measurements not available
-
Main Floor
Laundry
Measurements not available
-
2nd Level
Storage
Measurements not available
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
-
Air Exchanger, Alarm System, Ensuite Bath, Needs Repair, Secondary Suite, Wheelchair Access, Propane Fireplace, See Remarks
Data was last updated January 10, 2026 at 07:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
25
Avg list price:
$539,000
Min list price:
$85,000
Max list price:
$1,950,000
Avg days on market:
130
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
508
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$273.93
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
209-Victoria County / Baddeck. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.