Presents
3 West Street- For Sale
Overlooking Fisher Cove
Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
Some would argue that Trinity, in Trinity Bay is one of the most picturesque settings on the island of Newfoundland. This town, resplendent with streetscapes lined with an abundance of restored 18th and 19th century homes, is indeed a gem.
Trinity is one of the earliest communities in Newfoundland to be settled by Europeans, with most settlers having emigrated from the South of England. In the 1500’s, there was a migratory fishery underway and in 1615, Sir Richard Whitbourne held the first Court of Admiralty in Trinity. Trinity Harbour was described in the 1689 English Pilot as “the best and largest harbour in all the land”.
3 West Street is a two bedroom home, with about 1000 sq ft of living space, that was once located in Plate Cove, Bonavista Bay, where it served as a General Store. In 2001 it was relocated to Trinity by Gerald Hiscock and bought by a couple from British Columbia. It is with a heavy heart that the owners, one of whom has roots in Trinity and the other who has fallen in love with this special place, have decided that it is time to sell.
Since being purchased by the owners, the home has been fully renovated with an open concept from the living room to the kitchen to the sunroom and the views of both the town and Fisher Cove are extraordinary
The area will offer great enjoyment for the buyer, the buyer’s family and guests for all seasons. The renowned Skerwink Trail, rated by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top 35 trails in North America and Europe, is located just across the harbour. Closer to home, the trail which circles Gun Hill will be on your doorstep and as you complete the hike, you can drop in at Trinity Mercantile for your freshly ground morning coffee, roasted on site. There are many more trails to discover that will take you to resettled communities and coastal hike that are unrivalled.
Fish and Chips at the Dock Marina rivals that served at Ches’s
Sailors and boaters will enjoy the 22 miles of Trinity Harbour coastline and can explore the many resettled communities on the islands and coastal headlands in Trinity Bay.
Sea Kayakers will enjoy a wonderful venue with a cave to explore at the harbour entrance and the Freshwater falls can be explored after a paddle of about 15 minutes. A boil up on one of the many beaches with freshly harvested mussels is a real treat.
Theatre goers can enjoy a play by Rising Tide Theatre (www.risingtidetheatre.com) or dinner at one of the local restaurants within the town of Trinity.
Nature lovers will enjoy seeing bald eagles flying above and whales (www.trinityeco-tours.com) (www.seaofwhales.com) , feeding on capelin among the bergie bits and remaining icebergs.
Divers can explore 18th century wrecks and harvest scallops on the ocean floor. www.newfoundlandshipwrecks.com
Berry pickers will be mesmerized by the abundance of blueberries and partridgeberries on your doorstep and livyers may be inclined to show you where the great bakeapple grounds can be found.
Salmon fishermen can try their hand at nearby Champney’s River or Trouty River and trout can be found in the many lakes and ponds. Cod jigging is available in season on your doorstep
Winter residents will enjoy the cross country skiing and unlimited land upon which skidooing can be enjoyed. Downhill skiers will enjoy White Hills, about an hour down the road. See www.discoverwhitehills.com
Golfers can bring their clubs as the View (www.viewgolfandlodging.com) is just a few miles away and the incredible Terra Nova Golf Course (www.terranovagolf.com) is about an hour’s drive from this site.
For an incredible dining experience, you can take a short drive to the 4 ½ star Fisher’s Loft (www.fishersloft.com)
This general area in the Trinity Bight is a location in great demand in recent years with visitors from all over the world discovering all the pleasures this part of the world has to offer. There have been a number of visitors who have bought homes in the area and many others who have been fortunate enough to buy a suitable piece of land upon which to build a house. Most new builds are designed to complement the heritage architecture of the area. This is due in part to the fact that there is an individual living in the area, Frank LaPointe, who is an outstanding visual artist and designer and he is continually dealing with new clients wishing to build. There are many examples of his work to be seen in the area including the four primary buildings at Fisher’s Loft.
Viewers of this site may also wish to check out www.tandompassage.tv/, , www.nf.sympatico.ca/ttci/ and the town of Trinity web site at www.townoftrinity.com. For a comprehensive look at Newfoundland and Labrador, check out www.newfoundlandlabrador.com
Enjoy the photos of 3 West Street
Asking price is $169,000
For an appointment to view, please call Chris O’Dea at 685-6559 (area code 709)
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