Timberframe Island Escape in Eastern Shore

Nestled among one of Nova Scotia's prime lobster fishing communities
on Sober Island, find total luxury for your family and friends in
this amazing timberframe home on 5 private acres along the Atlantic
coast. Custom built in 2001 by master craftsman, George Child,
this home has few comparables anywhere. Prepare gourmet meals
on either the AGA propane four oven stove or the wood burning
Heartland Oval Stove. Nestle up to a crackling fire by the floor to
ceiling, hand crafted, stone fire place. Watch spectacular sunsets
over the water from your living room windows. With over 700 feet of
Sober Island shoreline, sea kayaking among the islands is a dream
come true. This home is so unique, warm, and inviting that you and
your guests will never want to leave.

*Spectacular 10x10 inch timbers used in traditional "post and beam"
timber frame construction, mortised and tennon pegged, overlooking the
ocean.
*Open concept floor plan with Brazilian Cherry Jatoba hardwood floors.
*3 zone, in-floor, radiant heating.
*Ventilation with Venmar air exchanger vents throughout the home.
*Exceptional stonework in the floor to ceiling fireplace.
*Huge ocean vista windows.
*Luxurious 5 showerhead, walk-in style, tiled shower room in
master bath.
*Fully equipped modern chef's kitchen with granite counters, and
top of the line utensils; dishwasher, 1200w microwave, blender,
lobster pot, and countertop convection oven.
*AGA 4 oven propane cook stove plus the Heartland Oval Woodstove
*Leather and antique furnishings
*Water Softener, Reverse Osmosis, and UV treated water system-
*Propane BBQ and picnic table
*Two high quality Old Town 14 ft. touring kayaks with life jackets
and paddles
*Satellite Television, with DVD and CD surround sound
*Telephones on each floor.
*Separate 2 storey rustic bungalow for reading, meditation, yoga,
kids playroom, or just plain relaxing.
*10 minute drive from crafts shopping, restaurants, groceries,
hospital, and public library of Sheet Harbour, NS
*1.5 hours drive from Halifax International Airport
*1.3 hours drive from downtown Halifax
*1.0 hour drive from the vibrant arts community of Antigonish
*Canada Select Four Star Rating

Tranquil (or challenging) sea kayaking along sea coast, islands, and
inlets
Bicycling on quiet Sober Island lanes
Hiking on breathtakingly beautiful pebbled beaches and forested
trails
Salt water fishing
Bird watching
Croquet and badminton in the yard
BBQing for outdoor gatherings
Yoga, meditation, reading or kid's playroom in the separate bungalow
Jogging on dirt roads, footpaths, and trails
Guided kayaking tours in nearby Tangier community
Boating and canoeing
Camping, clam digging
Whale watching day trips
Beach combing for shells, driftwood, stones, and lobster trap floats.
Local Sheet Harbour artist guild shopping for paintings, textiles,
carvings, quilting, and pottery.
Many scheduled local community events and festivals during the
summer (i.e. August 2 week long Seaside Festival in Sheet Harbour,
NS)
Taylor Head Provincial Park, with stunning white sand beaches and
miles of coastal hiking trails is located within 20 minutes of the house.
Liscomb Wildlife Sanctuary is 25 minutes from Sober Island.

May 3 to June 27, 2009 (Sun. to Sun.) U.S. $ 1595/week
June 28 through September 5, 2009 (Sun. to Sun.) US. $1995/week
September 6 through November 1,2009 (Sun. to Sun.) US $1595/week

50% deposit required to reserve.
Full payment due 30 days prior to date of arrival.
5% discount on bookings of two weeks or more
US$ $500 damage deposit (refundable)

Cancellation policy:
Over 60 days prior to arrival, full refund of deposit less $50 if
credit card was used for payment.
Between 30 and 60 days of arrival date, deposit less $100 is
refundable if replacement rental is available.
If cancellation occurs within 30 days of arrival date, fees are non
refundable.