Your Lakeside Escape Awaits Welcome to 296 Lakeshore Dr. in beautiful New Russell — just 1 hour and 5 minutes from Burnside. This charming A-frame gem offers 78 feet of pristine waterfront on Lake Whalen, perfect for peaceful mornings and unforgettable sunsets. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and fully winterized comfort with both electric heat and a cozy woodstove. The home comes fully furnished and includes a paddle boat, portable A/C, dock, wood shed, and storage shed. The approved septic system and solid build make this a worry-free getaway year-round. Whether you’re looking for a weekend retreat or a serene full-time residence, this property has it all.
Under contract
C$298,800
296 Lakeshore Dr, Chester, NS B0J 2M0
3beds
878sqft
Recreational
Built in ----
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$340/sqft
C$125/mo HOA
What's special
Pristine waterfront
- 15 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 09:38am
Listed by:
Rachael Leblanc-Palmer,
RE/MAX Nova (Halifax) Brokerage,
Ann Swinamer,
RE/MAX Nova
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202513070
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 115.33
- Dimensions: 14.42 x 8
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 165.79
- Dimensions: 14.42 x 11.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.61
- Dimensions: 11.17 x 7.67
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 86.89
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 7.67
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Stove, Other Heating/Cooling
Cooling
- Other Heating/Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 878 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 878
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Dirt, Gravel
- Details: Parking Details(Multi)
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Dock
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Whalen Lake
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(78 Feet)
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Softwood Bush, Wooded, Under 0.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 60127248
- Zoning: General
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish, No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Recreational
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Pond/Lake
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Ski Hill, Place of Worship
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: C$125 monthly
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$340/sqft
- Price range: C$298.8K - C$298.8K
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Inclusions: Fridge, Stove, Fully Furnished, Paddle Boat, Dock, Portable Ac
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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