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Henry Island Listed for C$6.99 Million After 35 Years
A couple selling their 222-acre Nova Scotia island with a 1902 lighthouse after 35 years of ownership.
In brief
A couple selling their 222-acre Nova Scotia island with a 1902 lighthouse after 35 years of ownership. William F. Baker and Jeannemarie Gelin-Baker listed Henry Island for C$6.99 million after 35 years of ownership. Originally reported by Indiatimes.
Henry Island Purchase
In 1991, a couple bought 222-acre Henry Island off Nova Scotia, home to a working 1902 lighthouse and a striped keeper’s house accessible only by boat or helicopter.
Current Listing Price
Thirty-five years later, they have listed it for C$6.99 million.
Henry Island History
The island was first settled in 1832 and named after the son of a Halifax admiral who was stationed in the city in the mid-1700s.
Lighthouse Details
The lighthouse went into operation around December 1902 and stands 53 feet tall.
Parks Canada Recognition
Parks Canada recognised the tower as a federal heritage building in 1991.
Baker's Motivation
Baker, who grew up on the shores of Lake Erie, had a soft spot for lighthouses.
Lighthouse Philosophy
Lighthouses are pretty special. They represent the very best of humanity, really selfless, helping others with no payment in return.
Island Ownership
The couple used it as a holiday home for over three decades.
Property Condition
The house is now fully renovated and makes for a perfect off-the-grid property.
Sustainable Features
Rainwater is harvested for drinking. The house is solar-powered, as is the outhouse.
Book Publication
Baker wrote a book about his days on the island, Lighthouse Island: Our Family Escape.
Sale Reason
The couple feels it is time to 'pass the torch' after 35 years.
Age and Family
Baker is in his 80s and had hoped his family would take over the island.
Family Dispersal
His children and grandchildren now live in different parts of the world.
Travel Difficulty
The trip back and forth has become increasingly difficult.
Desired Buyer
They want to find a buyer who would keep Henry Island as untouched as possible.
The takeaway
William F. Baker and Jeannemarie Gelin-Baker listed Henry Island for C$6.99 million after 35 years of ownership.
