Month: July 2020

Endless Possibilities!

•  3110 sqft , 2 bath , 1 half bath , 5 bdrm 2 story – FOR SALE  CAD439,000 .
MLS® 202013896

in Ellershouse, Ellershouse

Zoned General Resource (GR) and encompassing 4.59 acres of country living, abound with opportunity, sits this one of a kind property. Reminiscent of a secret garden, you are surrounded by mature trees, lush perennial gardens and unique design features including a flagstone path, a pond with waterfall, expansive verandas, barbecue nook, a resort-style sun terrace, garden house and hummingbirds galore! The main house offers 3100 SQF of finished living space, including a newly renovated kitchen with gleaming quartz counters,(2020) custom hardwood cabinetry, three fully renovated bathrooms, with solid surface counters, 4 bedrooms upstairs, including master with newly added ensuite (2018) and impressive walk in closet. The bright, and airy kitchen, designed for entertaining and family gatherings, flows nicely into the dining room and formal living room, with beautiful hardwood flooring. Family room with built-in cabinetry, main floor laundry, generous foyers, and a powder room complete this level. Bonus room over the garage makes a great office, games room, or 5th bedroom and has its own private balcony. The one owner property has two, new ductless heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as a newer wood furnace. The second floor has been fully renovated with the addition of an ensuite and walk-in closet off the master bedroom, plus new light fixtures throughout the home, and LED pot lighting on the main floor. This classic country home is warm and inviting; a haven of complete privacy and tranquility you will enjoy coming home to at the end of a busy day. The property also includes a two-car attached garage with direct access to the basement and an additional 22 x31 detached garage with second floor loft, which had been converted from a 3 stall horse barn. With GR zoning, there is so much you can do with this property including ample space for a horse paddock which this seller use to have. Whether you are dreaming of a hobby farm, a home based business, or just your country living just 30 minutes out of the city, this home can be your own private sanctuary. Be sure to view the full photo gallery on the virtual tour link on REALTOR.CA

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in Cole Harbour, Dartmouth The 2 story at 37 Nestor Cres has been sold.

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First impressions generally impact our decision-making. Therefore, a properly staged home usually has a better chance of selling at a higher price than one that hasn’t. Here are 4 reasons you should consider staging your home for sale.

Sell Faster for a Higher Price

Effective staging will help sellers get their home sold quicker, for a higher price.  Although it’s hard to estimate how much, sellers who stage their homes often sell for a higher price than homes that are not staged. 

When a home is shown in its best light, buyers are excited to imagine themselves living there. When potential buyers can see themselves living in your home, they will be motivated to make a competitive offer.

That Certain “Je Ne Sais Quoi”

A euphemism to express a desirable trait about something that can’t be explained, simply put, staged homes just look more appealing.

Stagers know how to professionally present homes attractively, appealing to a broader spectrum of buyers. Also, professional photos of a staged home are likely to draw more interest online.  

A Place for Everything and Everything in it’s Place

Personal clutter can often hinder a potential buyer’s ability to visualize themselves living in a home. Staging and depersonalizing a home allows buyers to objectively view the property, so that they can see themselves in the space.

A professional stager will help sort out what things need to be packed and stored away to make your home feel more spacious, clean, and organized.  If you can live without it while you are trying to sell, it should be packed now.

A Great First Impression

Do not underestimate the value of a great first impression. This starts the minute buyers enter the driveway.  Not only will stagers evaluated the inside of your home, they will also assess what needs to be done outside to create great curb appeal.

A REALTOR’S® Guide to Better Landscaping

When it comes to Listing and Selling for top dollar, landscaping is an opportunity to show off pride of ownership and a chance to create a positive first impression for potential buyers. 

Consider these four budget-and curb-friendly tips to upgrade your home’s Curb Appeal:

1. Get Gardening – A home with just a basic lawn will need a little help to create interesting, modern curb appeal.  Consider adding a well organized flower bed.  Perennials and shrubbery, are a cost effective way to achieve this.  Take a picture of the space you are considering planting your bed and bring it with you when you head to your local nursery.  The specialists there will be able to help you select the right plants for your bed size, and zone.  Consider, the mature size of these plants as well as proper spacing.  Plant in uneven numbers, and consider symmetry when planning your bed.  It helps to draw out the bed with pen and paper and have have a planned layout.
2. Lawn-care, Weeding & Pruning – Overgrown and patchy lawns are unsightly and are often an easy fix with seed and feed.  Set up a water sprinkler and get growing. Any weeds coming up in lawns, cracks, flower beds or bushes, need to be removed. Consider using landscaping fabric for extra protection against unwanted weeds. Overgrown trees, hedges, and shrubs block light, look unkept, and affect the overall look of your home. Use a good pair of sheers or a hedge trimmer to shape and trim back overgrown plants.  It’s like giving your greenery a hair cut.

   

3. Bed Edging – Edging is a great way to define your garden beds. To achieve the look, grab an edger and create clean curves and lines around your beds.  Consider adding fresh mulch or other bed defining materials such as beach pebble to really make your property pop.

   

4. Planters – Another cost effective way to add a pop of colour, and curb appeal is through the placement of colourful annual planters.  Keep them deadheaded and watered and potential buyers will be delighted when they arrive.

   

Golden Opportunity!

•  1480 sqft , 1 bath , 1 half bath , 4 bdrm 2 story – FOR SALE  CAD215 . Hot Listing
MLS® 202012711

in Cole Harbour, Dartmouth

A rare opportunity! Here is your chance to call this upgraded house, nestled on a mature, private lot, home. The definition of move in ready, with upgrades that include, new roof, soffits, and eaves-troughs (2019) front siding (2018) front deck (2020), new furnace(2018), fibre glass oil tank (2015), Selkirk chimney (2015) new 200 amp electrical panel (2018), plus most windows and doors have been replaced between 2006-2011. Inside upgrades include bespoke kitchen with beautiful glass backsplash (2016), new laminate flooring within the last 3 years, new carpet on stairs (2019), and freshly painted throughout. All new plumbing fixtures, as well as door hardware throughout, plus both the range hood microwave and dishwasher were replaced within the last 3 years. The home offers a functional layout and boasts 4 bedrooms in total. The lower level bedroom would also make great flex space as a den/office if a fourth bedroom is not required, however makes a great space for the teenager at home. There is also a powder room conveniently located on the lower level. Just off the eat-in kitchen, beyond the french doors, awaits your own, lush, backyard oasis. Fully fenced yard, with mature landscaping, complete with a shed and playhouse. You will be the envy of your guests who come to visit, excellent for entertaining and wired for hot tub. This home will be gone fast!

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