An Exceptional Halifax Estate — Where Home, Land & Water Come Together Some properties stand out because of the home. Others because of the land. 1160 Rockcliffe St is exceptional because of the way the two come together. Set on an extraordinary lot in one of Halifax’s most desirable locations, this more than 5,000-square-foot residence offers spectacular views, a strong connection to the water & a setting that gives the property its true character. One of the defining features is the home’s position on the lower portion of the lot. Rather than being set high above the water, the residence sits naturally into the landscape, creating an exceptional relationship with the shoreline while taking full advantage of the views. It is a unique positioning that adds both character & value to the property. Only 6 years old, the residence combines the scale & presence of a true estate with the benefits of modern construction. The architecture was thoughtfully designed around its surroundings, creating a natural connection between the home, landscape, views & water. The property has also been thoughtfully refined, including a new heated driveway & enhancements to the exterior elevation, adding both everyday convenience & a more polished presentation. More than simply a large home, 1160 Rockcliffe represents an opportunity that would be exceptionally difficult to reproduce. Recreating this property today would require securing comparable land, navigating approvals, designing & constructing a 5,000+ square-foot residence, completing the landscaping & achieving the same relationship between the home, views & water. That combination of land, architecture, scale, views, water access & location is what makes this property so rare. 1160 Rockcliffe St is not simply a large Halifax home. It is an exceptional estate — offering a relatively new residence, an extraordinary setting & a relationship with the water that cannot easily be replicated.
West on South St past Oxford St, left on Rockcliffe St, property on right.
Listing Sub-Area:
2-Halifax South
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2 Storey
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Atlantic Ocean
Exterior Finish:
Stone, Other
Year built:
2022
(Age: 4)
Age:
4
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Full Bathrooms:
4
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
4,087 sq. ft.380 m2
Floor Area:
4,087 sq. ft.380 m2
Building Dimenions:
57 x 37
Prop Size:
0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Lot Size:
0.63 acre(s)0.25 hectare(s)
Zoning:
ER-1
Water Type:
Salt Water
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Tile
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Fully Developed, Walkout
Heating:
Ducted Cooling, Fireplace, Heat Pump -Ducted
Fuel:
Electric, Propane
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Data was last updated September 28, 2026 at 09:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
102
Avg list price:
$854,900
Min list price:
$279,900
Max list price:
$4,950,000
Avg days on market:
66
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
365
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$546.71
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
2-Halifax South. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.