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186 Freshwater Trail

Dartmouth, NS B2W 0A5
  • $1,180,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 37 Days
  • MLS #: 202617150
UPDATED: 210 min ago
$1,180,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.29
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,847
    SQFT
  • $307
    $/SQFT
Neighbourhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
2008
Municipality:

School Information

Elementary School:
High School:

Description

Welcome to 186 Freshwater Trail, a hidden gem nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after community of Russell Lake West. Experience the charm and tranquility of cottage living without ever leaving the city. This exceptional lakefront home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and an attached double garage, combining timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and modern efficiency in one remarkable package. Built as a certified R-2000 home, this property is designed for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Step inside from the welcoming covered front porch into a bright and inviting living room. The formal dining room showcases beautiful views of Russell Lake, creating the perfect setting for family dinners and special occasions. Sliding pocket doors lead to the open-concept kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a sunny breakfast nook for casual meals. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite featuring a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The fully finished lower level expands the home’s versatility with a fifth bedroom, a large recreation room boasting impressive 10-foot ceilings, a wet bar perfect for entertaining, a full bathroom, and abundant storage space. A convenient walk-out leads to the patio and an all-weather pathway to your private dock, where you can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply taking in the peaceful waterfront setting. Recent updates include washer dryer (2025), a refrigerator (2025), a shed (2025), a heat pump (2022) and a deck (2020), ensuring this home is move-in ready. Ideally located close to public transit, excellent schools, parks, walking trails, and a wide variety of shopping and amenities, 186 Freshwater Trail offers a rare opportunity to enjoy premium lakefront living in one of Dartmouth’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

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186 Freshwater Trail Dartmouth, NS B2W 0A5

  • Price: $1,180,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 37 Days
  • Updated: 210 min ago
  • MLS #: 202617150
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.29
Acres
3,847
SQFT
$307
$/SQFT
2008
Built
Neighbourhood:
Halifax - Dartmouth
Municipality:
Halifax
Area:
Halifax - Dartmouth
Elementary School:
Brookhouse Elementary School
Middle School:
Ellenvale Junior High School
High School:
Woodlawn High
Property Description
Welcome to 186 Freshwater Trail, a hidden gem nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after community of Russell Lake West. Experience the charm and tranquility of cottage living without ever leaving the city. This exceptional lakefront home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and an attached double garage, combining timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and modern efficiency in one remarkable package. Built as a certified R-2000 home, this property is designed for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Step inside from the welcoming covered front porch into a bright and inviting living room. The formal dining room showcases beautiful views of Russell Lake, creating the perfect setting for family dinners and special occasions. Sliding pocket doors lead to the open-concept kitchen, thoughtfully designed with ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a sunny breakfast nook for casual meals. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite featuring a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The fully finished lower level expands the home’s versatility with a fifth bedroom, a large recreation room boasting impressive 10-foot ceilings, a wet bar perfect for entertaining, a full bathroom, and abundant storage space. A convenient walk-out leads to the patio and an all-weather pathway to your private dock, where you can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply taking in the peaceful waterfront setting. Recent updates include washer dryer (2025), a refrigerator (2025), a shed (2025), a heat pump (2022) and a deck (2020), ensuring this home is move-in ready. Ideally located close to public transit, excellent schools, parks, walking trails, and a wide variety of shopping and amenities, 186 Freshwater Trail offers a rare opportunity to enjoy premium lakefront living in one of Dartmouth’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
Exterior Features

Attached Garage YN Yes Carport YN No Construction Materials BrickVinyl Siding Covered Spaces 2 Exterior Features BalconyDock Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Garage YN Yes Lot Features Under 0.5 AcresPartially ClearedLandscapedSloping/TerracedWooded Open Parking YN Yes Other Parking Parking Details(Double Driveway Parking)Garage Details(Double Garage) Parking Features AttachedDoublePaved Parking Total 4 Patio And Porch Features DeckPatio Roof Asphalt Spa Features Bath Spa YN Yes Waterfront Features LakeFresh Water Waterfront YN Yes

Interior Features

Appliances StoveDishwasherDryerWasherRange HoodRefrigerator Basement FullFinishedWalk-Out Access Below Grade Finished Area Units Square Feet Building Area Total 3847 Fireplace Features Electric Fireplace YN Yes Flooring CarpetCeramic TileHardwood Heating Heat Pump Heating YN Yes Interior Features Central VacuumEnsuite BathHigh Speed Internet Levels 2 Storey

Property Features

Area Major 17-WoodlawnPortland EstatesNantucket Area Minor 17-F Community Features GolfParkPlaygroundNear Public TransportRecreation CenterSchool Bus ServiceShoppingPlace of WorshipBeach Electric On Property YN Yes Land Lease YN No New Construction YN No Other Equipment Air ExchangerNo Rental Equipment Other Structures DeckShed(s) Ownership Freehold Possession Negotiable Property Attached YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Sewer Municipal Structure Type Detached Tax Legal Description 186 FRESHWATER TRAIL LOT FW46 DARTMOUTH DWELLING Utilities ElectricCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPhone Connected Water Source Municipal Zoning CDD - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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Listing provided courtesy of LPT Realty ULC.


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Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:35:36.153.
 
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