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The Stoneridge by Highmark — Executive New Build on Drain Lake in Indigo Shores, Middle Sackville | Halifax Real Estate
Listing presented by Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic
Executive Overview
Set on a private 3.57-acre parcel backing onto tranquil Drain Lake, this brand-new executive residence in the Indigo Shores community is the latest work of Highmark Custom Home Builders — a name respected across Halifax real estate for elevated design standards and uncompromising attention to detail. Known as The Stoneridge, the home delivers 3,879 finished square feet of ENERGY STAR® certified living, purpose-built for buyers who want space, privacy, and a genuine connection to the natural setting while staying within an easy commute of downtown Halifax, Bedford Commons, and Burnside.
Key Property Metrics
List Price
Contact Agent
Private inquiry preferred
Bed / Bath
5 / 3.5
Three full, one half
Interior
3,879 ft²
Total finished living area
Lot Size
3.57 acres
Backing onto Drain Lake
Year Built
2026
Brand new construction
Builder
Highmark
Custom Home Builders
Property Highlights
The Stoneridge is designed around three clear principles: bright open living, thoughtful family zoning, and genuine quality of build. The main level opens to a great room with 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and a propane fireplace — a room that reads as refined yet immediately livable. The designer kitchen is anchored by a generous island with a vertical roll-out pantry and full LG stainless appliance package, flowing seamlessly to the dining area and out to the rear of the property. A dedicated den/home office and a stylish two-piece bath round out the main floor.
Upstairs, the private wing is built for a family that values both connection and space. The primary suite features a 9-foot tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and a luxurious five-piece ensuite. Three additional bedrooms share a full bath, and a dedicated second-floor laundry room removes one of the common friction points of everyday family life. The fully finished walkout lower level expands the home's footprint with a large rec room, a fifth bedroom, a full bath, and a wet bar with sink and beverage fridge — naturally suited to guests, teens, multigenerational living, or a quiet home-based workspace.
Main Level
- 9-ft ceilings and oversized windows
- Great room with propane fireplace
- Designer kitchen with large island
- Vertical roll-out pantry
- LG stainless appliance package
- Dedicated den / home office
- Two-piece powder bath
Upper Level
- Primary suite with 9-ft tray ceiling
- Walk-in closet
- Luxurious 5-piece ensuite
- Three additional bedrooms
- Full main bathroom
- Dedicated second-floor laundry room
Walkout Lower Level
- Large rec room
- Fifth bedroom
- Full bathroom
- Wet bar with sink and beverage fridge
- Ample storage throughout
- Walkout to rear of property
Systems & Build Quality
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- Fully ducted heat pump
- Poured concrete foundation
- Asphalt shingle roof
- Drilled well & septic
- Double attached garage
- Built by Highmark Custom Home Builders
Room Dimensions
| Main — Great Room | 22'6" × 14' |
| Main — Dining Room | 11' × 16' |
| Main — Kitchen | 11'6" × 14' |
| Main — Pantry | 6'7" × 10'11" |
| Main — Den / Office | 10'6" × 13' |
| Main — Powder Bath | 5'10" × 6'4" |
| 2nd — Primary Bedroom | 17' × 14'4" |
| 2nd — Ensuite Bath | 12'2" × 10'10" |
| 2nd — Walk-In Closet | 8'8" × 7' |
| 2nd — Bedroom 2 | 13' × 11' |
| 2nd — Bedroom 3 | 13'10" × 11' |
| 2nd — Bedroom 4 | 11' × 10' |
| 2nd — Full Bath | 11'8" × 6'5" |
| 2nd — Laundry | 8' × 7' |
| Lower — Rec Room | 34' × 14' |
| Lower — Bedroom 5 | 14'4" × 13'5" |
| Lower — Full Bath | 10' × 6' |
| Lower — Utility | 9' × 11'6" |
Neighbourhood & Halifax Lifestyle
Indigo Shores is one of the most recognized newer communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality — a multi-phase, lakefront development designed around wooded, executive-scale lots and direct community access to McCabe Lake. Living in Indigo Shores within Middle Sackville offers something increasingly rare in Halifax real estate: space, trees, and water, without trading away commute practicality.
The community is located directly off Highway 101 via Exit 2A (Margeson Drive), placing it roughly 25 minutes from downtown Halifax, approximately 10 minutes from Bedford Commons, and approximately 10 minutes from the Burnside Industrial Park. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a straightforward drive via Highway 101 and Highway 102.
The lifestyle pull at Indigo Shores is genuinely nature-led. McCabe Lake — a 2.5-kilometre spring-fed lake — is designated non-motorized and is ideal for swimming, paddling, kayaking, fishing, and winter skating. The community parkland offers walking trails, a picnic area, and views across both the lake and the Sackville River. For buyers who want a home that feels private and set within a real natural environment, this community has become one of the stronger Nova Scotia real estate options in its category.
Families benefit from catchment to Sackville Heights Elementary, Sackville Heights Junior High, and Millwood High School, with school bus service to the area. Everyday services — groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, fitness, and healthcare — are concentrated along Sackville Drive and Cobequid Road, a short drive from the community.
Is This the Right Home for You?
The Stoneridge is built for buyers who are finished compromising. It suits growing and established families looking for a brand-new executive home with meaningful acreage and lake access, as well as professionals and executives who want newer construction, efficient operating costs, and a home that presents well without requiring immediate work. The finished walkout level adds genuine flexibility — multigenerational households, hosting arrangements, or a dedicated home-office environment all fit naturally into the floor plan.
For buyers relocating to Halifax or repositioning within the HRM, this is one of the more thoughtful new-build options currently available in Middle Sackville at this size and quality tier.
Work With Sandra Pike
Sandra Pike, REALTOR® is the team leader of The Pike Group with Royal LePage Atlantic and one of Halifax's top resale listing agents since 2016. Her team is known for data-driven Halifax real estate insights, disciplined marketing, and a deep working knowledge of Indigo Shores, Middle Sackville, and new-construction inventory from builders including Highmark Custom Home Builders.
Private showings of The Stoneridge at Orchid Court are available by appointment. A virtual tour is also available on request.
Request a Private ShowingBuyer Q&A — Indigo Shores & Middle Sackville
Is Indigo Shores a good place to live?
Yes. Indigo Shores is one of the most sought-after newer communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, known for large wooded lots, executive-scale homes, and community parkland on McCabe Lake. It appeals to buyers who want space and a natural setting without giving up reasonable commuting times to downtown Halifax and Bedford.
What is the real estate like in Indigo Shores?
Indigo Shores is an all-detached, single-family community dominated by newer construction — most homes have been built from 2015 onward. Buyers will find two-storey executive builds, bungalows, and split-entries, with several top-tier custom builders active in the area, including Highmark Custom Home Builders. It sits at the premium end of Middle Sackville's Nova Scotia real estate market.
Who is Indigo Shores best suited for?
The community is best suited to professionals, executives, and families who value privacy, larger lots, and water access. It also works well for multigenerational households and remote professionals who want newer homes with flexible floor plans.
How long is the commute from Indigo Shores to downtown Halifax?
Commute times are typically around 25 minutes to downtown Halifax via Highway 101 and Highway 102, approximately 10 minutes to Bedford Commons, and approximately 10 minutes to the Burnside Industrial Park. Access to Highway 101 is immediate at Exit 2A (Margeson Drive).
What amenities does Indigo Shores offer?
Residents have community access to McCabe Lake for swimming, paddling, kayaking, fishing, and winter skating, along with walking trails, a picnic area, and parkland views of the Sackville River. Everyday retail and services are concentrated along Sackville Drive and Cobequid Road nearby, with Bedford Commons a short drive away.
What are the schools like around Indigo Shores?
The community is served by Sackville Heights Elementary, Sackville Heights Junior High, and Millwood High School, all within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. School bus service is provided to the area.
How competitive is the housing market in Middle Sackville?
Middle Sackville has become one of the more active segments of Halifax real estate, particularly at the executive and new-construction tier. Indigo Shores in particular tends to attract buyers who are specifically looking for newer homes on larger lots with water access, which keeps well-built inventory moving. A current Halifax real estate market analysis is available on request.
Is Middle Sackville a good area for investment or rental properties?
Middle Sackville has historically been a sought-after area for long-term owners and end-users rather than high-turnover rental activity. Many investors look at this area because newer executive builds tend to hold their appeal to relocation and repositioning buyers, and the community's proximity to Burnside, Bedford, and downtown Halifax supports consistent demand.
What makes Highmark Custom Home Builders different?
Highmark Custom Home Builders is recognized across Halifax real estate for elevated design standards, disciplined project management, and genuine attention to detail. Their homes are typically built to exceed standard construction, with certified trades and a structured quality-control process applied throughout the build.
Does this property have lake access?
Yes. The property backs directly onto Drain Lake and also carries community access to McCabe Lake through the Indigo Shores parkland. McCabe Lake is a non-motorized lake ideal for swimming, paddling, and kayaking in warmer months and skating in winter.
How does Indigo Shores compare to Hammonds Plains or Bedford?
Indigo Shores offers a lakefront community experience with larger, more heavily treed lots than typical Bedford neighbourhoods, often at more accessible price points for comparable square footage. Compared to Hammonds Plains, Indigo Shores tends to offer closer highway access and a more tightly defined community parkland experience. All three are strong Halifax real estate choices — the right one depends on the buyer's priorities around lot size, lake access, and commute pattern.










