Custom ICF Home on 3 Private Acres in Boutiliers Point | St. Margaret's Bay View | Halifax Real Estate

Is Boutiliers Point a good place to live?

Boutiliers Point is a quiet coastal community on St. Margaret's Bay, about 35 minutes from downtown Halifax. Residents choose it for privacy, larger lots, bay views and the St. Margaret's Bay Trail, with groceries, medical clinics and cafés about 6 km away in Upper Tantallon.

What is the real estate like in Boutiliers Point?

Boutiliers Point real estate consists mainly of detached homes on acreage or large lots, from established family properties to newer custom builds. Within the Halifax real estate market, homes combining bay views, direct trail access and near-new construction are comparatively scarce.

Who is Boutiliers Point best suited for?

Boutiliers Point suits buyers who want space and privacy while remaining within commuting range of Halifax: remote professionals, boaters and sailors, cyclists and walkers who use the trail, and households with RVs, boats or multiple vehicles.

How long is the commute from Boutiliers Point to downtown Halifax?

Driving from Boutiliers Point to downtown Halifax typically takes about 35 minutes via Highway 103. Bayers Lake is about 21 km away, and Upper Tantallon is under 10 minutes. Buyers should verify times for their own schedule.

What amenities does Boutiliers Point offer?

Boutiliers Point offers Bay Lookout park with a wharf and boat launch about 0.3 km away, Shining Waters Marina about 2.6 km away, and the St. Margaret's Bay Trail directly behind this property. Upper Tantallon supplies Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys, medical clinics and cafés; Cleveland Beach Provincial Park is about 4 km away.

What are the schools like around Boutiliers Point?

Boutiliers Point is served by the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, with elementary through high school options in the St. Margaret's Bay area. Buyers should confirm the current catchment for this address using the HRCE home address lookup.

Does this home have water access or a bay view?

The property is not waterfront; it has an elevated St. Margaret's Bay view from the rise on the lot and public water access in the community. Bay Lookout park, roughly 0.3 km away, provides a wharf, small beach and boat launch, and the St. Margaret Sailing Club is about 3 km away.

What is an ICF home and why does it matter?

ICF (insulated concrete form) construction casts reinforced concrete walls between rigid foam insulation, creating a continuous, quiet and durable thermal envelope. This home combines ICF with a Passive-House-inspired design, tilt-and-turn windows and a reported airtightness of 1.44 ACH — a level of performance rarely found in Nova Scotia real estate.

What does it cost to run this Boutiliers Point home?

The seller reports approximately $8,000 CAD per year in power costs, including heating and cooling the house, charging an electric vehicle and heating the pool for about six months. The home's reported EnerGuide result is 57.5% better than code, with grid-tied solar, in-floor radiant heat and an HRV; a full year of bills is available for review.

How reliable is the well on this rural Nova Scotia property?

The drilled well produces 20 gallons per minute, and the seller describes it as a well you cannot run dry — it fills the swimming pool by hose and runs sprinklers for weeks through recent dry summers. Well reliability was a deciding factor when the seller chose to build here. A leased arsenic filter is in place and does not convey.

Can you ride ATVs or bike directly from the property?

Yes. The St. Margaret's Bay Trail (Rails to Trails) shares a lot line with the property, with a short walking path from the land onto the corridor and a public access point near the driveway. ATVs and side-by-sides never need to be trailered; the trail is used year-round for cycling, walking and winter sled use.

Is there enough storage without a basement?

Yes — storage was designed in before construction. A mezzanine serves as the primary storage space, the garage trusses were selected to allow overhead storage, and a built-in closet under the stairs handles daily items.

How competitive is the housing market in Boutiliers Point?

Inventory in Boutiliers Point and the wider St. Margaret's Bay corridor is limited, and well-built homes on acreage with bay views draw steady interest from Halifax buyers and out-of-province relocations. Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic, can provide current sold data for the area.

Is Boutiliers Point a good area for investment or a second lot?

Many buyers look at Boutiliers Point for long-term land value and the potential of larger MRR-1 parcels. The seller believes this three-acre lot can be divided into two lots and has identified two access routes, one via an existing right-of-way on an adjacent parcel; this is verbal confirmation only and must be verified by the buyer with Halifax Regional Municipality. There are no restrictive covenants, and the serviced RV site has hosted 45–46 ft motorhomes. No representation is made regarding future value.

How does Boutiliers Point compare with Hammonds Plains or Bedford?

Boutiliers Point offers larger acreage, coastal setting and greater privacy than the suburban neighbourhoods of Hammonds Plains or Bedford, in exchange for a longer drive to downtown Halifax. Buyers who value bay views, trail access and land over walkable suburban services typically prefer the St. Margaret's Bay side of the Halifax real estate market.