Four-Bedroom Two-Storey Home on 2.1 Acres in Hammonds Plains | Halifax Real Estate

Executive Overview

This is a detached two-storey family home on Daisywood Drive in Hammonds Plains, set on a landscaped and level 2.1-acre parcel within the Halifax Regional Municipality. Four bedrooms, three finished levels and 3,021 square feet of total living area sit behind a double attached garage, with a full walkout basement opening to the yard. The distinguishing point is the pricing: this home is offered below comparable turnkey properties in the area because it requires updating. For a buyer prepared to do the work, it is a rare opportunity in Halifax real estate to acquire acreage, square footage and a school-served location at an entry point set by condition rather than by land value.

Key Property Metrics

Property Highlights

The main level is laid out for a family that uses its space. A generous foyer opens to separate living and dining rooms, with the kitchen flowing into a dining nook and a family room anchored by a propane fireplace. Main-floor laundry and a powder room complete the level -- a practical arrangement that removes the daily trips up and down stairs common to homes of this size in Hammonds Plains.

Upstairs, the primary suite runs 13.4 by 18.6 feet with a walk-in closet and a full ensuite. Two further bedrooms and a second full bathroom share the level. The lower level is fully finished as a walkout: a large recreation room, a fourth bedroom, two den or office spaces, plus utility and storage. For households needing dedicated home-office space or a self-contained area for teenagers or extended family, the walkout configuration is the most useful part of the floor plan.

Construction & Systems

• Poured concrete foundation, vinyl exterior, asphalt shingle roof
• Full walkout basement, fully finished
• Baseboard and hot water heating, oil fuel supply
• Air exchanger installed
• Drilled well and on-site septic system
• High speed internet, cable and telephone available
• Ceramic, hardwood, laminate and carpet flooring
• Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer included

Room Dimensions

The Value-Add Opportunity

Most buyers searching Hammonds Plains real estate are competing for finished homes. This property takes a different route. The expensive, immovable elements are already secured: 2.1 acres of landscaped land, a 2009-era poured concrete foundation, a double attached garage, three finished levels and municipal-scale square footage. What remains is the work of finishes -- the category of improvement a buyer can stage over time, complete personally, or contract out selectively.

The practical advantage is that the discount is applied at the point of purchase rather than earned over years of ownership. The practical caution is equally clear: buyers should price the scope of work realistically before writing an offer, and confirm that their lender's financing structure accommodates a property requiring updating. This is not a speculative play -- it is a straightforward trade of effort for entry price, and it works best for buyers who can quantify the effort accurately.

Neighbourhood & Halifax Lifestyle

Living in Hammonds Plains within the Halifax Regional Municipality means detached homes on generous, wooded parcels rather than sidewalks and storefronts. The area sits between the Bedford side of Hammonds Plains and the amenities of Upper Tantallon, and it draws buyers who want separation from neighbouring homes without leaving the municipality. Mature trees, longer driveways and privately serviced properties define the character. This is a core segment of Nova Scotia real estate that consistently attracts families and professionals moving up from denser Bedford and Halifax neighbourhoods.

Everyday services run along Hammonds Plains Road, with grocery-anchored shopping in Upper Tantallon and a considerably broader retail and restaurant selection in Bedford. Recreation leans toward land, golf and school facilities rather than urban parks. Halifax Transit lists Route 433 Tantallon through the corridor, but service is limited relative to urban Halifax and most households here will run one or more vehicles.

Distances & Commute

Schools

The current pathway for this area runs through Hammonds Plains Consolidated (Pre-Primary to Grade 5), Madeline Symonds Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), and West Bedford High (Grades 9 to 12), with Charles P. Allen High listed for senior grades. Early French immersion is offered at each level. Madeline Symonds sits roughly a minute and a half's drive from the property.

Is This the Right Home for You?

This home suits a buyer who is confident with a project. That includes move-up families who want four bedrooms and acreage but are priced out of turnkey inventory closer to Bedford, tradespeople and hands-on owners who can absorb finish work at cost rather than at retail, and multigenerational households drawn to the walkout lower level with its bedroom, two office spaces and full recreation room.

It is a weaker fit for buyers who need to move in without lifting a hammer, or who require walkability, sidewalks and frequent transit. It is also worth honest reflection on maintenance: 2.1 acres is a real commitment in both seasons, and privately serviced water and septic carry responsibilities a municipally serviced home does not. Buyers who understand that trade and want the space are precisely who this property was priced for.

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