Morris Lake Waterfront, Completely Rebuilt: 5 Bedrooms and a Walkout Suite in Portland Estates, Dartmouth

Set on Morris Lake in the Portland Estates community of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, this five-bedroom home was taken back to the studs and rebuilt, according to the sellers, within roughly the past eighteen months. About 100 feet of water frontage, a walkout lower level with a self-contained secondary suite and an attached double garage give the property both lakeside living and flexible space for a larger household. The result is a Dartmouth waterfront home with 3,237 square feet of living area, new building systems and room to adapt to multi-generational, guest or extended-family use.

What Makes This Property Stand Out

Inside the Home

The main level is organized around a 14 x 18 kitchen, open to a living room, dining room and a separate family room, with a foyer, powder room and laundry. Engineered hardwood and vinyl plank flooring run through the home, and a propane fireplace anchors the living space.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, joined by three further bedrooms and a full bathroom. Custom closets and new doors were installed during the renovation, per the sellers.

The walkout lower level is fully developed. It combines a bedroom with walk-in closet, a full bath, a kitchen, a rec room, laundry, a utility room and storage, which suits extended family, guests or a private in-law arrangement.

Room Dimensions (Approximate, in Feet)

Room sizes are from the listing and are approximate. Buyers should verify measurements.

Outdoor Features and Waterfront

The lot is 9,257 square feet, cleared, partially fenced and gently terraced as it slopes toward Morris Lake. The sellers report approximately 100 feet of water frontage; buyers should confirm this figure. The listing records lake access and lake views, and the walkout lower level opens onto the lakeside grounds.

The exterior combines brick and vinyl on a poured concrete foundation, with an asphalt shingle roof, a concrete driveway and an attached double-car garage. Municipal water and sewer, electrical service, cable and high-speed internet are listed. A propane tank is a rental item.

Living in Portland Estates, Dartmouth

Portland Estates is a lakeside residential community in east Dartmouth, close to Portland Street shopping and within reach of Cole Harbour recreation. Birches Park, within the community, offers a lakeside trail, boat launch, tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a gazebo. Nearby lake parks and trails extend the outdoor options.

*Approximate straight-line distances from the Portland Estates community centre, rounded. Driving distances and times will differ. Buyers should verify. Schools are assigned by address; confirm the catchment with the HRCE Home Address Lookup tool.

Behind the Listing: How This Home Is Being Presented

A home rebuilt from the studs raises questions that a finished surface cannot answer, so this presentation is built around evidence. It sets out the renovation scope as reported by the sellers, room-by-room dimensions for all three levels, the layout of the secondary suite, the full list of included appliances and the public-record assessment and tax figures. It also separates seller-reported details, such as the renovation work and water frontage, from verified listing data, so buyers know what to confirm.

That is the approach I take with every listing: give serious buyers the information they need to evaluate the home with confidence, and be clear about what has been verified.

Explore the Home

To request a private viewing, ask about the renovation scope or request listing documents, contact Sandra Pike directly.

Buyer Questions About This Home