Outside, expansive decks and a graceful front verandah allow guests to spread out and soak in the postcard-perfect vistas that Chester Basin is famous for. Claim one of the colorful Adirondack chairs and spend the afternoon with a great book and cool beverage, or just relax and watch the activity on the waterfront.
Inside the inn, the front office (with private bath) is located just off the main entry. Desk duty at the Sword & Anchor is hardly a chore as even the reception desk enjoys wonderful water views. Common areas of the main inn include an elegant front parlour overlooking the harbour and an expansive reception/dining area where inn guests gather for breakfast and functions. The modern kitchen is not just charming but functional, with high quality stainless steel appliances, including propane range. The main laundry/linen room for the inn is also conveniently located on the first floor. Completing the main level of the inn is a large 2-bedroom family apartment, which serves as ample living quarters for the innkeepers, including a living room with propane fireplace, a kitchenette/dining room, bathroom with large soaker tub, and a private walk-through to the main kitchen.
Upstairs you’ll find 8 generous guestrooms with ensuite baths. Each guest room enjoys a unique and lovely perspective, most with a view of the ocean. The third floor of the inn awaits development and offers further income potential as a stunning luxury suite with outstanding ocean views. Plumbing is already in place for a full bath.
One of the great attractions of this accommodation property is the Guest Cottage, which is completely separate from the main residence and was built in 2000. The open concept Great-Room with cathedral ceiling and dormer windows measures an impressive 25’ x 23’. This stunning space is flooded with light through south facing windows and French doors that open onto a balcony overlooking the water. Designed with honeymooners in mind, this inspiring lodging includes a single bedroom and a spacious main bath with large corner jet tub. Other features of the Guest Cottage include hardwood floors, propane fireplace, a functional kitchenette, and laundry room.
Below the Guest Cottage is a large (42’ x 24’) insulated/heated double garage for all of your ‘toys’.
Not to be overlooked is the tremendous value of the deeded Water Lot that is included with this already impressive property. The 120 feet of shorefrontage and ¾ acres of ‘land beneath the water’, coupled with the deep mooring waters of Chester Basin, represent incredible opportunity. With the potential for a wharf or dock, the Sword & Anchor enjoys the unique ability to develop its business to be the sole accommodation property on Nova Scotia’s South Shore that can welcome guests from the sea…tap into the lucrative Cruising crowd that explores the Eastern Seaboard by sail each season….. This could be that rare inn that sailors have access to by water!
The community of Chester Basin is truly one of the gems of the South Shore. A tiny seaside hamlet with many of the amenities one normally expects from towns much larger: a bank, grocery store, pharmacy, post office, veterinarian, a couple of garages/gas stations, and even a delightful restaurant – the Seaside Shanty, a perennial favourite of locals and visitors alike. If you can’t find it in Chester Basin, you’ll not have to go far for what you need. Chester Basin is conveniently situated midway between the popular coastal towns of Chester, sailing capital of Atlantic Canada, and Mahone Bay, with its year-round festivals. And if that’s not enough, metropolitan Halifax is just 40 minutes away along Highway 103.
“Location, Location, Location” certainly applies to The Sword & Anchor. This is the section of the scenic ‘Lighthouse Route’ that EVERYONE travels. Enjoy high visibility in a high traffic location…this unique accommodation property represents a tremendous business opportunity! The Sword & Anchor Inn is truly a rare commodity…an accommodation property that really does have income generating potential. The Inn is being offered turn-key with all guest rooms and common areas fully-appointed.
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