Executive Overview

This four-bedroom split-entry on Sampson Drive in Lower Sackville pairs two assets that rarely arrive together at this price tier of Halifax real estate: a self-contained walkout lower suite with its own entrance, and a large, level, fully fenced backyard on a low-traffic corner lot. The major capital items have just been addressed — new roof and new oil tank in 2026, with the upper level refreshed and repainted in neutral tones — so the next owner inherits a plan rather than a to-do list. Positioned within the Halifax Regional Municipality roughly 25–40 minutes from downtown Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth, it is a fit for investors seeking a two-unit configuration and for owner-occupiers who want the lower level to help carry the cost. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic, is the listing agent.

Key Property Metrics

Property Highlights

The main level is a conventional, efficient split-entry plan: a 15'3" x 13'3" living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, a 10' x 11'9" kitchen with a window over the sink that frames the full backyard, and three bedrooms including a 15'9" x 11'9" primary with ensuite. Interior doors on this level were replaced in 2026 with solid units chosen specifically to reduce sound transfer between rooms; new baseboards, trim, cushioned kitchen and bathroom flooring, bathroom tile and fixtures followed, and the whole level was repainted in a neutral palette.

The walkout lower level functions as a second dwelling unit in all but name. It has its own side entrance, an 11'7" x 10'3" kitchen, a 16'2" x 11'10" family room, a 17'9" x 12' bedroom, a full bathroom, dedicated laundry, storage and utility rooms. A door between the upper and lower levels allows the two spaces to be fully closed off from one another. Two refrigerators and two stoves are included.

• Self-contained lower suite with separate side entrance and lockable interior separation
• Large, level, fully fenced backyard — sized to accommodate a pool if desired
• Quiet corner lot with minimal through traffic; mature tree and open front garden space
• New asphalt shingle roof (2026) and new oil tank (2026)
• Brick and aluminum siding exterior on a poured concrete foundation
• Paved double driveway; municipal water and sewer; high-speed internet
• Fireplace; hardwood, tile, vinyl and carpet flooring
• Rear deck overlooking the yard; owner reports a resident winter flock of blue jays in the back shrubs

Improvements at a Glance

Room Dimensions

Specifications

Neighbourhood & Halifax Lifestyle

Living in Lower Sackville within the Halifax Regional Municipality means schools, parks, lakes and a full retail corridor inside a short radius, with three urban centres reachable in under an hour. The home sits on a residential corner away from the arterials, yet Sackville Drive — the community's main commercial spine — is roughly a five-minute drive. An elementary school and a junior high are within walking distance. A Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency station is about a kilometre away, which the owner credits for consistently fast power restoration after outages. For Nova Scotia real estate buyers, Lower Sackville remains one of the more accessible detached-home markets on the Halifax side of the harbour.

Is This the Right Home for You?

For investors: the configuration is already built — two kitchens, two entrances, lockable separation, and included appliances for both units — and the roof and oil tank are new. The property has a long track record of lower-level rental use, and its R-1 corner lot on municipal services simplifies the holding profile. This is a rare turnkey two-unit opportunity in Lower Sackville Halifax real estate.

For owner-occupiers: the appeal is a fully fenced yard where children and dogs can be let out the back door without concern, walkable schools, and a lower suite that can carry a meaningful share of the mortgage. The upper level has been reset in neutral tones, so customization can happen on the buyer's timeline rather than the seller's.

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