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  • C$749,000

    221 Hillside Dr, Halifax, NS B3Z 1W9

    4beds
    3,426sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    1.31 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    C$219/sqft
    C$-- HOA

    What's special

    Panoramic ocean viewsExceptional privacyCozy wood-burning fireplaceUpdated eat-in kitchenNew quartz countersDouble ovensGenerously sized bedrooms
    Welcome to your dream coastal home perched above beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay! This spacious and character-filled two-story tongue-and-groove home offers panoramic ocean views, exceptional privacy, and flexible living on a 1+ acre lot. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this property is perfect for families, multi-generational living, or those who love to entertain. The sunlit main level features expansive windows that frame the water, an inviting living/dining area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace (WETT certified), and a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen with new quartz counters and double ovens—perfect for home chefs. Upstairs boasts all-new flooring and generously sized bedrooms, including a charming retro-inspired primary ensuite. The former 2-car garage has been converted into a spacious flex/family room—ideal for a gym, studio, or games room. A private one-bedroom in-law suite offers its own entrance, driveway, full bath, and kitchenette—ideal for extended family, guests, or summer Airbnb income. An adjacent storage area could easily become a home theatre or media room. Additional updates include new roof shingles, pressure tank, water heater, new carpeting on the stairs and den, and upgraded front windows. The property backs onto the Rails to Trails system, with mature trees offering privacy and peaceful surroundings. Just minutes from local amenities and ocean adventures, this rare gem offers space, style, and income/in-law potential in a coveted coastal setting. Don’t miss your chance to live by the sea!
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    Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 08:09am

    Listed by:

    Allison Leard,

    Sutton Group Professional Realty Brokerage

    Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202519860MLS LogoOriginating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Length: 12.11
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Second
    • Length: 11.11
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Basement
    • Length: 13.9
    Bathroom
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 4.5
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: Second
    • Length: 10.1
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Second
    • Length: 9.11
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Basement
    • Length: 8.7
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 12.7
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 19.1
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 18.3
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 16.3
    Office
    • Level: Main
    • Length: 17.2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Central Vacuum, Glass Cooktop, Oven, Electric Oven, Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Central Vacuum, Ensuite Bath, Secondary Suite, High Speed Internet
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,426
    • Total interior livable area: 3,426 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,550

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage, Gravel, Paved
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: Parking Details(2 Driveways With Parking For Many Cars)
    Features
    • Levels: 2 Storey
    • Stories: 2
    • Fencing: Partial
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay
    Lot
    • Size: 1.31 Acres
    • Features: Partial Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, 1 to 2.99 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 40425092
    • Zoning: R-A
    • Other equipment: No Rental Equipment

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Shingle Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1988

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Drilled Well
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
    Green energy
    • Green verification: EnerGuide

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Playground, School Bus Service, Beach
    Location
    • Region: Halifax

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: C$219/sqft
    • Price range: C$749K - C$749K
    • Date on market: 8/7/2025
    • Inclusions: 2 Fridges, 2 Ovens, Cooktop, Stove, Dishwasher Washer & Dryer
    • Ownership: Freehold
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
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