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00:01Quaint fishing villages, panoramic ocean views,
00:05surf, sand, waves, and tides.
00:08For people all around the world,
00:11the coastal dream is just a move away.
00:18I'm really picturing something like this spooky property
00:21and that ocean fog.
00:23Again, remember you talked about not wanting to have a roommate.
00:25We don't want to buy a house that's haunted.
00:26That's true, but are they going to pay rent?
00:31I'm Ben.
00:32I'm Tiffany.
00:33We've been together about 11 years now.
00:35I've honestly lost count at this point.
00:37Used to party a lot together back in the day.
00:38That's kind of how we met up originally.
00:40We were early 20s.
00:42We're looking to buy an oceanfront property
00:44on the east coast of Canada.
00:45Preferably right on the ocean.
00:47In the ocean if we can.
00:49We have a cat named Buddy.
00:51I call him my son.
00:53He's 13 years old.
00:55Yeah, a bit of an old dog now.
00:56And actually, it's a she.
00:58We have done a lot of traveling.
01:00It's upwards of 18 countries now.
01:02She's got a couple more than me.
01:03But it's just a drop in the bucket.
01:05We have a lot more countries to go.
01:07So oceanfront and water proximity for us is really important
01:10because I feel like it's something that's just kind of in my blood.
01:12I got two grandfathers who were both in the Navy.
01:15Both of my parents are from Newfoundland.
01:18It's an island.
01:19Cape Breton, also an island.
01:21Being near the ocean feels like home for me.
01:24We're looking for a home that is a base for when we're not traveling.
01:29Something oceanfront that still feels like a vacation when we're not on vacation.
01:33And have all those benefits of a cottage, but all the time.
01:37I am a certified diver.
01:38Having that oceanfront property on the East Coast where I could have a dive in my backyard,
01:43I think would be like really, really top notch.
01:46We currently live out in Martins River.
01:47It's a great spot.
01:48It's very scenic.
01:49But even for me, it's still a little bit too busy, especially like in the tourist season.
01:53But we had a very fast and wild early 20s.
01:57So we got all of our fun and city living out then.
02:02And we're just ready to become hermits.
02:07Our wish list for the new house would be, I think the most important is on the ocean.
02:12With views from every window would be ideal.
02:15Three bedrooms.
02:16We definitely need room to entertain.
02:18We host a lot of parties.
02:19Having a large yard and a place where like people could pull up RVs.
02:22And I mean, ideally for me, no neighbors.
02:25Anything like that where we can host a really nice outdoor party and turn the music up loud.
02:28I need something with character.
02:30I don't do boring.
02:32A bit of spookiness, the old Victorian style.
02:36I'm definitely looking for something a little bit more turnkey.
02:38The budget for the house is $400,000.
02:41I don't really want to go above that just because I feel like that might overextend us as far as
02:45like our spending threshold goes.
02:47We also don't want to cut into vacation funds.
02:49So I am a real estate agent in Nova Scotia.
02:51I have been for the last eight years.
02:52I really want to shop for this house as a couple, not just me with my real estate agent boyfriend.
03:04So our real estate agent's name is Ken and he's actually my business partner.
03:09Ken's going to take the real estate hat off me and let us focus on what we need and what
03:14we want.
03:14We're so excited to get the process moving.
03:17Let's go right now.
03:18Ben and Tiffany aren't your everyday people.
03:21They're looking for something different because they are a little bit different.
03:24They're two of my best friends in the world and it might be difficult to find them something, but I
03:28feel if we find the right property, they're both going to really connect at the same time for the same
03:32one.
03:33We're in New Harbor today.
03:35Buyers love this area for its coastal views and scenic drives.
03:38The prices outside of the city are much more affordable.
03:41Buyers are able to achieve what they want on a smaller budget.
03:44Hey, thanks for coming.
03:45Yeah, I appreciate you coming out to show the house to us.
03:47I do like the ocean views here, but it's not quite on the ocean.
03:51We've got a coastal property a little bit different than what you anticipated.
03:54This home is currently being operated as a business.
03:58There are six cottages up over the hill that you could use to bring friends and guests over as well
04:02as the garage out here.
04:05The first house I'm taking Tiffany and Ben to is a two bedroom and one and a half bathroom home.
04:10There is 1,300 square feet of living space and the ocean is right across the road.
04:14In addition to the main house, this property has six cottages that can be used for big family gatherings or
04:20as potential income.
04:22And it's listed at $398,000, slightly under their budget.
04:28This would make a great vacation rental.
04:30So if you guys were away traveling, this could run itself and generate income while you're gone.
04:34I don't hate that idea.
04:36Ben, I'm not going to split the commission with you on this one though.
04:38I figured you would.
04:40Come on inside.
04:41All right.
04:44Come on in.
04:47Looks like almost like a lobby in here.
04:49Yeah.
04:49So guys, they're currently using this as a reception area.
04:51It could be converted into some sort of additional space for you.
04:55Could be a bar.
04:55You could convert this space into a mud room.
04:57Okay.
04:58There's a half bath here, powder room.
05:00Okay.
05:00And then there's a laundry facility over here.
05:02All right.
05:04This is an interesting little kitchen dining area.
05:08I could definitely imagine us hosting our friends here, having a big family get together.
05:14Is that a pool I see?
05:16That is a pool out there off the deck.
05:17Oh, wow.
05:18I didn't even notice that.
05:19So guys, one of the biggest things about this place is you told me you were looking for a unique
05:22space.
05:23This is a fantastic space.
05:24Everybody's hanging out over there.
05:26Ben, you're running a tapenaki grill right here.
05:28You've got the induction hood above you.
05:30It's a really interesting range and I like the integrated appliances as well.
05:33They're all built in.
05:33They're all stainless steel.
05:34Yeah, they're very nice.
05:35And the custom cabinetry is absolutely beautiful.
05:38It takes the box more than I thought it would.
05:40Let's check out the living room.
05:41I'm a fan of how the naughty pine keeps running through the house and these panoramic views over here are
05:46doing it for me.
05:47The dining room and the kitchen flows to the living room and right out onto the patio, which features the
05:52pool as well as that ocean view.
05:53So your guests can really enjoy the whole thing.
05:55What do you think about the style of the home?
05:58It's not the Gothic Victorian style that I was looking for.
06:08It's not the Gothic Victorian style that I was looking for, but I do love the era of the 60s
06:15and 70s.
06:16Although this house doesn't have the aesthetic that I was looking for, it does have its own unique aesthetic.
06:22So I feel like I could definitely work with this space and make it my own.
06:26Why don't we head upstairs so you guys can see the layout up there?
06:28All right.
06:31I do like how this wood carries all the way through the home.
06:34The bathroom to your right here.
06:36I'm not a big fan of the color scheme in here.
06:38There's a lot of that red.
06:40That could be changed pretty easy.
06:41The shower's a nice size, although no bathtub, which I do like to sit in the bath and read a
06:46good book.
06:47Over here, guys, is the secondary room.
06:49Okay.
06:50This is an interesting space, the angled ceilings and more of that knotty pine.
06:54Oh, it's a cute layout.
06:56It's good for, like, having guests over.
06:58I like kind of the setup that they have it in now.
07:01Come on in, I'll show you the primary bedroom.
07:02All right.
07:04Okay, this is an interesting space.
07:06The views are definitely fantastic.
07:08The views are great and it fits a king-size bed.
07:11Let's head outside.
07:11Awesome, let's do it.
07:12Lead the way.
07:15Come check out this great flex space.
07:19Okay.
07:19This is unexpected.
07:21I'm not 100% sure what we would do with it.
07:23What I'm picturing is a big disco ball right here and a communal entertainment space for all of our guests
07:29that are staying at the cabins to come and socialize.
07:31Some of the cabins are rented out, but I've arranged for us to see one today.
07:34All right, let's go have a look.
07:39All right, guys, right over here.
07:40Come check out the cabin.
07:44Okay, this is cute.
07:46Wow, the finishes are really nice in here.
07:47This is more than a cabin.
07:49This is more than what I was anticipating.
07:50This is bigger than the first house we had together 10 years ago.
07:53It sure is.
07:53So it's completely set up in turnkey.
07:55There is six of them on the property and they're all just ready to rent out or ready for your
08:00family and friends to come over.
08:01That would be fantastic.
08:02Let's go check out the patio right across from the ocean.
08:04Perfect.
08:04Sounds good.
08:05Let's go.
08:05After you.
08:08This view is pretty spectacular.
08:10Yeah, and it even looks like there's a little pathway going to maybe a beach.
08:14So how do you guys feel about the house itself where you'll be living?
08:17I love that open concept.
08:18I can definitely see working for entertaining.
08:21That kitchen is fabulous.
08:22It doesn't have as many bedrooms as we liked, but obviously with the cabins in the back, it does open
08:27things up from a versatility standpoint.
08:28So it's got potential.
08:30It is a little overwhelming to think about all of the different properties spread out that far, but it's on
08:35the table.
08:36What would you guys like to see next?
08:37Definitely would like to see something on the ocean.
08:40Okay.
08:40Something with direct ocean access.
08:41That's just part of the lifestyle that Tiff and I have been, you know, dreaming about.
08:45I got something really great lined up for tomorrow, guys.
08:47I can't wait to show it to you.
08:48All right.
08:48Let's go.
08:55We're in Halfway Cove today.
08:57Buyers love this area because being outside the city keeps the price low, but being only 15 minutes away from
09:02all amenities makes it so it's more accessible and an easier place to come and live.
09:06Good morning, Ken.
09:07Now this is what I'm talking about.
09:08Look at these ocean views.
09:09This is the ocean front of Jasphor.
09:11Way better than I could have imagined.
09:12I hear there's whales in the harbor.
09:14Wow.
09:15The second house I'm taking Tiffany and Ben to has one bedroom and two bathrooms.
09:19There is a large upper loft that can be used as a second bedroom with room for an office.
09:24There's 1,300 square feet of living space and it sits on close to four acres of ocean front property.
09:29And it's listed at $350,000, which is under their budget.
09:33I'm really liking the cedar shake siding.
09:36That kind of gives it that cottage vibe that me and Tiffany are really after.
09:39And I'm loving the nature.
09:42I can absolutely see some tents pitched out here and the party going.
09:46Is there actually an access over there?
09:47I see it's a little bit steep and for us the utility is a bit important on our list.
09:50There is a bit of a natural stairway going down to it.
09:53Okay.
09:53Let's not wait another minute.
09:54Let's get in there.
09:55All right.
09:55All right.
09:56Let's hit it.
10:01Let's see what this place is all about.
10:04Oh, right off the bat.
10:05I'm seeing some really nice natural light coming through here.
10:08Yeah.
10:08The ocean views through here in the dining room.
10:10I can definitely imagine like, you know, having a little family dinner here.
10:13It's a little smaller than I would have liked as far as like hosting groups.
10:15And there is potential maybe to knock that wall out, which would open up this whole area into one big
10:20space.
10:20That's a great point.
10:21The countertops are a little bit unusual.
10:24We've got multiple different colors there, but I guess if it's under budget, that's something we might be able to
10:28figure out on our own.
10:29Yeah.
10:29But we would also need to replace all of these appliances because they're looking a bit dated as well.
10:34That's another expense for sure.
10:35This definitely could not fit too many people.
10:38Just looking at the living room from over here, that's going to be a really cram space to fit any
10:42more than four or five people.
10:44Keep in mind, even though it's cozy, it is an open concept and it does flow right out onto the
10:48patio with that view.
10:49But it looks like that view could be a little obstructed by whatever's going on out there.
10:54Let's go check it out.
10:55I actually think it's going to be an easy fix.
10:57All right.
10:57I'll trust you.
11:00Okay.
11:01This is looking quite haunted back here.
11:11Okay.
11:12This is looking quite haunted back here.
11:16Once this is all screened in, you'll have a place that you can come hang out, no bugs, enjoy with
11:21your friends and family.
11:21I mean, look how clear the water is.
11:22It's pretty incredible.
11:23Yeah, it is a fantastic view and I can just smell the barbecue already out here.
11:28And you do have some more deck area over here.
11:30Oh, I didn't even see that there.
11:32I mean, this is East Coast living right here, isn't it?
11:35It's very picturesque.
11:36Let's go check out the lower level bedroom.
11:38Sounds good.
11:40Okay.
11:40Oh, wow.
11:41This is a cool little space.
11:42I like the vaulted ceilings up top.
11:44Still a lot more of that natural light coming through.
11:47I love it.
11:47So this is the only bedroom that has its own private door.
11:50This would be a great space for like somebody who'd be staying over overnight to have their own space.
11:54Well, not only that, but they'd have their own bathroom.
11:56Right in here.
11:59Okay.
11:59It is a little bit dated.
12:01I'm not a fan of these floor tiles in here.
12:04So it kind of comes back to like some things, you know, that might need to be done as far
12:07as a project goes.
12:09There's definitely a couple different ways that we can reconfigure this property where it is so far under budget.
12:13It is right on the ocean and that was why we're doing this.
12:16Well, I'd love to show you the view of the ocean from the loft area.
12:19Right this way.
12:21I love this open staircase.
12:23I can just picture a really intricate chandelier hanging down there.
12:28Yeah, that would be a cool feature in the stair banister itself.
12:30It's got quite a bit of character too.
12:31More of that natural wood throughout, which I'm loving.
12:34And the exposed beams carry up here.
12:36Yeah.
12:37More vaulted ceilings kind of opens the room up a little bit because it's not super huge.
12:41The view is incredible and I'm just loving this little nook area.
12:45Yeah.
12:45I mean, can you imagine waking up in the morning and having a coffee looking out there and there being
12:49whales in the morning?
12:50That would be pretty unreal.
12:51I could see myself getting breakfast in bed right there.
12:54I feel like you should make the guest bedroom here so I can use it.
12:57The great thing about the loft is there's also a personal bathroom up here.
13:01More of those dated tiles in here though, that's a little bit more of a renovation again.
13:06I'd love to show you the rest of the outside and really take in those views.
13:09Sounds good.
13:10Let's go.
13:14Wow, this view is absolutely stunning.
13:17This is the oceanfront lifestyle that we were talking about, Ken.
13:19That water is so clear.
13:20I've never seen anything like it in the Atlantic.
13:24I know there was some reno work to do.
13:25How are you guys feeling about this place?
13:27That deck situation, both bathrooms, reconfiguring of maybe the living room and the bathroom.
13:33Yeah, it's definitely a little bit more than we were anticipating.
13:35What would you hope for me to show you tomorrow?
13:37I think if we had some more open space, it might be a little more suited to our needs.
13:40The search continues.
13:41Can we go for a swim first?
13:42Jump in.
13:49Today we're in Seal Harbour.
13:51Buyers love this area for its coastal views, its picturesque scenery, and being out of the city provides a better
13:57value for the properties the buyer's looking at.
13:59Hey, Ken.
13:59Hey guys.
14:00I'm just taking a look around here and the views are definitely doing it for me.
14:03We do have an expansive 1,300 feet of ocean frontage.
14:07It is all very ground level, easy access to the water, and I think you're going to love the space
14:11inside.
14:12Today I'm taking Tiffany and Ben to see a three bedroom, one bathroom home.
14:16There is just under 1,200 square feet of living space.
14:19The host sits on a private peninsula with close to three acres of land and has 1,300 feet of
14:24sweeping ocean views.
14:26And it's under their budget at $300,000.
14:29This home looks really updated.
14:31Do you know how old this property is?
14:32This is actually a century home and it's over a hundred years old.
14:35There's been a lot of updates to it.
14:37Brand new windows, siding, roof, the works.
14:39But I think inside you're going to find some of the old charm has been kept.
14:42Oh, I love that it has a bit of history.
14:44Well, the great thing is, is this home sits on three acres.
14:46So your neighbors are pretty far away.
14:48I think that loud music is going to be okay here.
14:50Let's go.
14:50Seems like this place has a lot to offer.
14:52I'm really interested.
14:53And that ocean breeze is amazing.
14:56There you guys go.
14:57After you, Tiff.
15:00Oh, brand new laundry.
15:02The space also doubles as a mud room, which is nice.
15:05I really like the feel of this room.
15:07It is a little bit tighter than I would like as far as like hosting friends and family and that
15:11type of thing.
15:12But the views from each of these windows have a great vantage point of the ocean.
15:17Let's take a look at this kitchen.
15:18If we can fit in there.
15:19Yeah, it looks pretty tight.
15:20I wonder if we could both be cooking at the same time.
15:23I don't think so.
15:24No, this kitchen could be a deal breaker.
15:26I think it's a little bit too tight for our needs.
15:28I mean, in the summertime we do spend most time cooking outdoors.
15:32Maybe creating that outdoor space for barbecuing and maybe some prep area would be a solution.
15:36And we've got this fridge in the middle of the living room.
15:39Yeah, I agree.
15:41There's definitely a lot of unusual things going on here, especially as far as like our needs and wants go
15:46for cooking and hosting and all that good stuff.
15:48Well, there's a lot more hosts to show you, so let's check out the rest of the home.
15:53Oh, wow.
15:54Is this an original piece to the previous owners?
15:56I believe the sellers had that painted.
15:58Very cool.
15:59The living room is just this way.
16:03This space is really cute, but it's really small for the amount of people that we usually like to entertain.
16:14The back living room is cozy.
16:16However, the space is quite small.
16:18I can only see us being able to fit about five or six people in there comfortably.
16:22Well, the bathroom is just over here.
16:24Sounds good. Let's check it out.
16:26Okay, this bathroom is a good size.
16:28And with that window open, you can hear the waves crashing.
16:31All right, guys, there's three bedrooms upstairs.
16:33They're all great size.
16:34I want you to go check them out, explore, and I'll meet you by the fire pit.
16:37Sounds like a plan.
16:40These stairs have a lot of character as well.
16:42You can see that there's a wear pattern on them.
16:44They must be very, very old.
16:46Okay, this is an interesting space up here.
16:48It's very like abstract looking in this hallway.
16:51This looks like it's real wood, but this side isn't.
16:54It's kind of like they pieced it together with like odds and ends.
16:57Let's check this bedroom out.
16:58This bedroom is a great size.
17:00I think we could, you know, host our friends and family here.
17:02Let's take a look at the next one.
17:03Sure.
17:04This one's really nice as well.
17:05This is the only house of the bunch that actually has three bedrooms.
17:08Let's check out the primary.
17:09All right.
17:10Oh, wow.
17:11Look at that view.
17:13This one has the best view of the bunch.
17:14And there's actually some closet space in here as well.
17:16Yeah, I mean, probably not enough for my clothes and your clothes,
17:19but some closet space is better than none.
17:21Yeah, there's definitely gonna be some compromise going on this property.
17:24So what do you think?
17:26Hmm.
17:27This home does have a lot of character and it is way under budget, but it's so small.
17:33Yeah.
17:33It's really hard to imagine the layout working for our friends and our family.
17:38It's a lot to think about.
17:40Let's go take a look at the water.
17:44Check out this view, Ken.
17:45I mean, this property has the best accessibility of the bunch.
17:49It's definitely got a pretty expansive view and all that space here to play.
17:52How are you guys feeling about this home?
17:55I mean, overall, it does have some great character, but I can't quite wrap my head around the space in
18:01the kitchen and the main living areas.
18:03The privacy is definitely a huge plus for me.
18:06I didn't want to see any neighbors and we definitely get that here.
18:09Yeah, what it lacks for in space on the interior, it definitely makes up for on the exterior space.
18:15And I think we really have to sit down and talk it over.
18:18I'm around for anything you guys need. Just let me know.
18:20All right.
18:21Awesome. Have a good day.
18:22You as well.
18:28Thank you very much.
18:29This is one of the most exciting trips we've done in a long time.
18:32Yeah, it's funny when you put it that way.
18:34Let's talk about the first property that we viewed, Tidewind Cottages.
18:37I absolutely loved the kitchen.
18:39It was open concept.
18:40One thing that was a concern for me is we weren't right on the ocean.
18:44The pool was a big bonus for me.
18:46Having those additional cottages at the top of the hill was definitely a game changer.
18:49It's hard to believe for $398,000, that whole parcel could be ours.
18:53And we could be making money off of it.
18:55Yeah.
18:55All right, let's move on to the next home we saw, Seabreeze Bluff.
18:58The views were mind boggling.
19:00I did love the nature feel outside.
19:02However, getting down to the ocean on the property is a bit of a struggle.
19:07Moving inside of the house, there was a lot of renovations that we talked about when we were there.
19:12Knocking down walls, rearranging rooms, but some of them quite easy.
19:15We can do them ourselves.
19:16And that one was just $350,000, so it was quite a bit under budget.
19:20Let's talk about the last property, the secluded shanty.
19:22It was definitely the most private with a lot of ocean frontage.
19:26Compared to the other two properties, the accessibility was definitely the best of the bunch.
19:30The house was pretty tight.
19:31Some of the other homes we saw had a more open feel.
19:34This definitely did not have that.
19:36Although the kitchen was small, it was very updated.
19:38There wasn't exactly as much room as I would have liked for hosting people inside,
19:44but the outside definitely did a lot of the talking.
19:46And there were three bedrooms in that property as well.
19:49It's $100,000 under the budget.
19:51I mean, that leaves a lot of room for whatever we want to do.
19:54I think I know which one I'm ready to unpack our suitcases at the end of a trip.
19:58I think I know which one I want to turn the speaker up at.
20:00I can't wait.
20:07We're officially Hermit.
20:09We purchased secluded shanty, and we couldn't be happier.
20:12The property was listed for $300,000.
20:15We put a bid in for full ask, and we actually got it.
20:17We've been in the property for three months now,
20:19and it's been an incredible experience to have our friends and family come out here.
20:22We have all the space we ever wanted as far as, like, having some tents and campers.
20:27We've had the speakers out here on full blast.
20:30We've had fireworks shows, and no one's come knocking at our door.
20:34We love spending our time outside on this property.
20:36I mean, this beach is incredible for finding treasures.
20:40I've even worked from the point while he's barbecuing dinner.
20:43What's next for us is lighting up that queue, cracking a beer, and planning our next vacation.
20:49We knew this was the perfect spot for us when we saw this ocean view.
20:52I mean, come on.
20:53Is this real life?
20:54We love that we can travel and always have the ability to come back to this place when we need
20:59to.
20:59It's like the vacation never ends.
21:01To our perfect piece of paradise.
21:03And to always having a place to come home to.
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