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Cheryl Cook Real Estate

REALTOR® with RE/MAX Nova for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and surrounding areas. ABR, SRES

10/30/2026

Join Halifax REALTOR Cheryl Cook for a tour of 34 Grosvenor Road in Cresthaven Estates🌿

Framed by mature gardens and ivy-covered brick, this home makes an unforgettable first impression—especially when the autumn colors are in full swing. 🍂

Inside, you’re greeted by 2,958 square feet of thoughtfully curated space. The kitchen is truly built for someone who loves to cook, featuring over 25 feet of quartz countertops, a gas range, exceptional storage, and seamless flow. Just around the corner toward the dining room, you’ll find a dedicated beverage bar complete with a w**e cooler, bar fridge, and bar sink 🥂 The dining area itself is anchored by a warm propane fireplace, balanced by a cozy electric fireplace in the main living room.

One of the standout features of this layout is the dual-staircase design. In addition to the grand central staircase, a private side staircase leads right from the dining area up to a tucked-away bonus room—the perfect quiet retreat for a home office or creative studio 💼✨

On the upper level, you’ll find three bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite is an absolute sanctuary, complete with a walk-in closet and an ensuite featuring a double vanity and a double walk-in shower 🚿

The lower level is fully finished to maximize living space, offering a large family room, a dedicated home gym, a comfortable guest suite, and a third full bath. Add in a main-floor powder room and an attached double garage, and you have a complete, beautifully balanced home in one of Halifax’s most desirable pockets 🏡

If you have questions about this property or anything to do with buying or selling a home, I am always happy to answer calls, texts, or emails and chat about your plans.

782-414-0446

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Listed by Larry and Jesse Allen | Keller Williams Select Realty

MLS® 202626490 | $999,800

10/29/2026

Imagine having IKEA flat-pack anxiety, but the flat-pack is your actual house. 📦🔨

A century ago, you could literally flip open an Eaton’s or Sears catalogue, pick out a home, and have 30,000 pieces of lumber dropped on your lawn to assemble yourself. Halifax realtor Cheryl Cook talks about these mail-order kit houses still standing across our neighborhoods today—built on community spirit, zero spare screws, and a whole lot of rum. 🥃🏡

10/28/2026

The Bank of Canada increased the key interest rate 📈 If you’re thinking of buying a home, this may matter to you. Halifax Realtor Cheryl Cook explains what this means for your mortgage, budget, and next move 🏡👇

• The Rate: The policy rate is up 25 basis points to 2.5%, moving prime for most lenders to 4.7%.

• Fixed vs. Variable: This impacts variable-rate mortgages, not fixed rates. Fixed payments do not change today.

• Buyer Power: On a $550,000 pre-approval, this trims purchasing power by about 2%—adjusting your budget to roughly $538,000 or adding about $75 a month to your payment.

• Rate Holds: If you have an active pre-approval, check your expiry date before numbers adjust. Locking in a rate hold protects your budget if rates rise again.

• The Outlook: Economists are split between a hold and another hike on December 9th, with lenders projecting rates to move toward 3% into 2027.

If you're thinking of buying a home and you have questions about the process, call text or email anytime. I'm always happy to answer your questions!
782-414-0446
[email protected]

10/26/2026

Love older character homes in Halifax? Go to the link in my bio and get the free Fixer-Upper Checklist before your you start house hunting. 📏📋

Older Halifax properties have incredible charm, but they also come with vintage dimensions that modern furniture wasn't necessarily built for. 🛋️

Before you fall in love with an older character home, check these three critical measurements:

🚪 30 inches: The tight doorway or staircase pinch point that can stop your sofa in its tracks on moving day.

👗 20 inches: The shallow vintage closet depth built for a tiny wardrobe, not modern clothing racks.

🔨 6 feet: The basement beam and duct clearance that will have tall buyers ducking every single day.

Go to the link in my bio and download your Fixer-Upper Checklist so you know exactly what to look for when touring older houses. 📲

Have questions about older character homes or buying your first property in Halifax? Reach out anytime:

📞 782-414-0446

✉️ [email protected]

10/26/2026

🚨 NEW PRICE ALERT in Fleming Heights! 📉✨
$614,900

If you’ve been looking for the perfect blend of mature neighborhood charm and Halifax convenience, 50 Inverness Avenue just got even better! 🏡🌳

Tucked beneath a beautiful tree canopy in one of the city's most desirable pockets, this 4-bedroom home puts everyday lifestyle first:
🚶 Walking distance to the local elementary school

🌲 Minutes from the walking trails at Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Di**le)

🚗 Fast access to the Armdale Roundabout, major highways, and Downtown Halifax

✨ Fresh paint & original hardwood refinished with a durable non-slip finish

🍳 Kitchen with solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops & porcelain tile floor

🛋️ Spacious lower-level family room with direct walkout access to the backyard

🛏️ 4 generous bedrooms across two levels (2 on the main floor, 2 on the lower level) + 2 full bathrooms

🌿 Private, tree-lined backyard shaded by a mature oak tree

🛠️ Two handy outbuildings: a large workshop/hobby shed plus an extra garden shed

📲 Want more information? Reach out to me directly, or have your agent book a showing to view the property!

📞 782-414-0446
✉️ [email protected]

10/22/2026

Fairmount is known today for quiet streets, mid-century homes, and being one of the most established family neighborhoods in Halifax. But back in the mid-1800s, this entire patch of land off Joseph Howe was a 100-acre zoological garden—complete with play bear, stone dens, and some very questionable Victorian ambition.

If you hike into the wooded buffer right behind the neighborhood today, the crumbling mossy ruins are still sitting back there in the trees. And check out the cairn on Joseph Howe Drive I commemorates the founder of the zoo.

10/20/2026

🛠️📋. Getting ready to buy your first home in Halifax? Grab the free Fixer-Upper Checklist at the link in my bio before you tour that "affordable" starter home!

Ever wonder why one house on a street is listed $50k cheaper than everything else? 👀 When you're a first-time home buyer trying to break into the market, it’s tempting to jump on the lowest price tag you see.

It’s rarely a seller being generous. In Halifax, that price gap can mean deferred maintenance, aging electrical, or hidden repairs that can quickly eat up your savings.

Before you fall in love with a fixer upper, know what's a simple cosmetic update versus an expensive structural headache.

If you have any questions about buying your first home or looking at Halifax real estate, get in touch:

📞 782-414-0446

✉️ [email protected]

10/19/2026

Top-floor living with a two-level layout in Clayton Park.

If you are looking for practical, low-maintenance homeownership with the room and privacy of a multi-level floor plan, 15 Knightsridge Drive, Unit 303 offers a quiet setup with no neighbors living above the bedrooms.

Two levels: 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms

Top-floor position ensures quiet upper-level living

Vacant, cleaned, and ready for immediate possession

New stacked in-suite washer and dryer (2026)

Seller installing a brand-new stainless steel, glass-top range prior to closing

Dedicated in-unit storage space

Assigned parking space included

Pet-friendly community (upon approval)

Building & Neighborhood:

Well-maintained 48-unit residential building with a dedicated live-in superintendent

Proactive capital maintenance, including a full building roof replacement in 2024

Monthly condo fee ($468.88) covers water, snow removal, exterior maintenance, landscaping, building insurance, and professional management

Central Clayton Park location minutes from the Canada Games Centre, Keshen Goodman Library, local transit, walking trails, and Bayers Lake shopping

Get in touch wth questions or have your agent book of showing today
782-414-0446
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$320,000
Mls202625405

10/18/2026

Step inside 6255 Quinpool Road ✨ A timeless century home right in the heart of the Halifax peninsula, offering over 3,200 sq. ft. of finished living space where historic elegance meets comfortable living. From the perfectly preserved original woodwork and trim to the cozy fireplace in the living room, the character here is truly one of a kind. 🪵🔥

The tour begins at the gorgeous sun porch, framed by stunning decorative windows that set the tone before you even cross the threshold. 🌿 Moving inside, the main floor flows into an updated kitchen, a classic butler’s pantry, a convenient powder room, and an elegant separate dining room made for gathering. 🍽️

Upstairs on the second floor, you’ll discover four bright bedrooms and a full bath appointed with a soaker tub, walk-in shower, stacked laundry, and generous storage. 🛁 Head up one more flight to the fully finished third-floor attic retreat—an expansive, versatile space ideal for a home office, media lounge, play area, or an extra bedroom sanctuary. 🛋️💻

In total, the home offers 6 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, which includes a self-contained 2-bedroom, 1-bath basement in-law suite complete with its own private entrance. 🔑

Century homes on the peninsula have a soul and craftsmanship that simply can't be replicated. If you have questions about navigating or owning character properties like this, drop a comment below or reach out directly anytime—I’m always happy to chat! 💬👇

Cheryl

📲 782-414-0446

✉️ [email protected]

Listing Agent: Christina Allen, RE/MAX Nova

List Price: $899,900

MLS®: 202621104

Address

397 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS
B3M2L4

Website

https://www.ilovehomeshalifax.com/pages/free-guides

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