When Canada is mentioned, most Brits automatically think of going to Vancouver or Toronto. But have you ever considered that you’re flying over the best bit?
Canadian home designers and builders State Homes Ltd have just released details of their latest development of luxury homes at Maggie’s Landing on Nova Scotia’s spectacular Western Shore.
With only five individually designed homes on 11 acres of rocky maple and pine forest, Maggie’s Landing ensures the maximum of space and privacy. Each home features expansive windows and outdoor decks for far-reaching views of the forests, St Margaret’s Bay, its 11 islands and the Atlantic Ocean.
All homes are built to R-2000 specification, a high-tech Canadian building programme designed to create houses that are environmentally efficient, with superior air quality and insulation. State Homes Ltd is Nova Scotia’s award-winning accredited R-2000 builders.
The province of Nova Scotia is itself one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. On Canada’s east coast, it is now faster and less expensive to get to than many European destinations, thanks to Zoom Airways’ year-round budget flights from Gatwick and Manchester. Flights from Gatwick take only five hours.
Nova Scotia has endless miles of spectacular coastline with pristine beaches, glorious bays and safe harbours for sailing, kayaking or fishing, and limitless trails for hiking, cycling or camping. Less active types may prefer to watch the sea and land wildlife from the comfort of the glassed-in decks of their new home, or to visit the historic capital of Halifax, with its clubs, live music, restaurants, theatres and shops only 20 minutes away.
Getting around in Nova Scotia is easy. With fewer than one million inhabitants, it boasts virtually empty roads and lots of space. British citizens do not require visas to visit and are entitled to stay for six months (in contrast to the USA’s three months).
Homes at Maggie’s Landing are priced from $350,000 to $850,000 Canadian, with floor area sizes of 2,500 to an incredible 6,700 square feet.
Homes here are not the 'identikit' houses found in most vacation areas. For the same money you can get a well built luxury home here with unique styling, one-acre-plus plots and a view to die for.
There is now just one house and one vacant plot remaining. A house will be built on the vacant plot according to the buyer’s wishes; the design could be ultra-modern or classic Cape Cod-style, for example. The developer also owns various other lots around the bay in this beautiful area blessed with space and amazing scenery.
Further details and specifications are available at statehomesltd.ca or homesnovascotia.co.uk; the latter website offers links to useful websites providing information on such topics as Nova Scotia tourism, R-2000 technology, Zoom Airways, Canadian Embassy (for immigration matters), theatre, music and attractions.