A private estate setting on 2.5 acres—offering space, flexibility, and quiet coastal living just minutes from Halifax. Welcome to 18 Mahar Drive, this impressive home delivers the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Designed for both comfortable family living and effortless entertaining, the home offers over 4,500 square feet of finished above-grade living space, including the loft above the garage. Expansive principal rooms, abundant natural light, and a seamless flow create an inviting atmosphere throughout. A long private approach from Mahar Drive leads to a lot that opens up significantly behind the home, creating a wide, usable, and highly private setting rarely found this close to the city. Whether enjoying quiet mornings outdoors, hosting gatherings, or simply taking in the space and surroundings, this is a property that adapts to your lifestyle. The lower level features a separate entrance, offering excellent potential for extended family, a private workspace, or future development. Combined with the generous layout above, this home provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living or those seeking room to live and work from home. This property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy estate-style living without sacrificing proximity to Halifax. If you’ve been searching for space, privacy, and a home that truly stands apart, 18 Mahar Drive delivers.
Prospect Road, right on Mahar Drive
Listing Sub-Area:
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Brick, Wood Siding
Year built:
1986
(Age: 40)
Age:
40
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
3,164 sq. ft.294 m2
Floor Area:
4,568 sq. ft.424 m2
Building Dimenions:
31x81
Prop Size:
1 to 2.99 Acres
Lot Size:
2.68 acre(s)1.08 hectare(s)
Zoning:
RRB-1
Water Supply:
Drilled Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Partially Developed
Heating:
Baseboard, Fireplace, Heat Pump -Ductless
Fuel:
Electric, Propane
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Attached, Double
Garage Description:
Attached, double
Parking Description:
Circular Driveway for multiple cars
Driveway:
Circular, Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
24'6"7.47 m × 16'4.88 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
23'7¼"7.19 m × 16'4.88 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
15'1"4.60 m × 11'1"3.38 m
Main Floor
Laundry
12'4"3.75 m × 7'8"2.35 m
Main Floor
Den/Office
12'4"3.75 m × 11'1"3.38 m
or Bedroom
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
29'8.84 m × 15'6"4.72 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 11'8"3.57 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'8"4.18 m × 11'8"3.57 m
Main Floor
OTHER
15'8"4.79 m × 12'4"3.75 m
LOWER HALLWAY
2nd Level
OTHER
11'7"3.54 m × 4'1"1.25 m
HALLWAY
2nd Level
Bedroom
27'8"8.44 m × 19'1"5.82 m
LOFT
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
7' x 8'7"
2nd Level
Yes
-
12'1" x 11'11"
2nd Level
No
-
11'5" x 9'7"
Balcony, Central Vacuum, Ensuite Bath, Water Jet Tub, Propane Fireplace, See Remarks
Deck, Patio
All appliances
Propane Tank
Central Vacuum, Oven, Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Golf Course, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
Data was last updated April 6, 2026 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
117
Avg list price:
$706,900
Min list price:
$219,000
Max list price:
$3,495,000
Avg days on market:
60
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
381
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$327.41
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
40-Timberlea, Prospect, St. Margaret's Bay. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.