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7 Acres and Big View
 

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Upper Stewiacke is a vibrant rural farming community just 13 minutes in off

Highway 102 at Brookfield. Truro is an easy 25 minute drive,

New Glasgow is about 35 minutes in the other direction. The city is within an hour.

This private, tidy 7 acre property is situated high on a hill overlooking the valley.

The house is quite unique. It’s only 16 years old and has been well maintained

inside and out to a very high level. It’s spacious, spread over two floors

with a view out every window. Outside, you’ll love the large deck off the kitchen

overlooking the stone wall and gardens. The 24 x 24 garage is just 10 years old.

This home is ideal for a large family or for a family who requires an in-law suite.

Lots of rooms for hobbies or a home based business.

All appliances are included in the sale.

Priced well below replacement value and shows like new.

Offered at $250,000.

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Huntington Point

Fairy Tale Cottage
 

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Known as a rebel against modern architecture,

Charles MacDonald was impressed with the durability and unique abilities of concrete.

During the depression years, he began building fanciful stone and cement cottages

at Huntington Point. There were 5 cottages constructed over about a 4 year period.

None had plans.

Unusual angles and a mix of stone and cement fashioned these tiny dwellings.

Known as the “Fairy Tale Cottages”, the walls were created by hand-troweling

cement over wire mesh that was covered over a base of logs and stone,

brought up from the beach.

The 2 bedroom “Yellow Cottage” was the first one constructed and is now for sale.

It sits on a small level seaside lot with direct frontage on the beach.

It’s rustic, charming and quirky.

It comes with a 10 x 14 shed and all furnishings.

And there’s even an original painting by Charles MacDonald

on the fireplace mantle, a rare find in itself.

If you’re looking for a piece of paradise on the Bay of Fundy this may be perfect.

Located about 3 minutes from Hall’s Harbour and within 25 minutes to Kentville.

Offered at $179,000.

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Port Royal Classic
 

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Located in the historic hamlet of Port Royal, this traditional 1.5 story home

on 5 acres will appeal to those who are looking for a country property

with character and modern upgrades. It sits nicely back off the road,

elevated to provide perfect views of the Annapolis Basin.

There is a fully covered verandah across the front providing a great place to sit

and watch the shoreline across the way.

Next to the livingroom which has a tin ceiling and large wood burning fireplace,

is a beautiful kitchen with vaulted ceiling and two walls of custom cabinets.

Beside the kitchen is a huge pantry with baking area.

This will appeal to the cooks in your family.

On the main level is the master bedroom with beautiful ensuite bath.

Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms and the other side has the 4th bedroom

and second spacious bathroom with a cast iron tub.

There’s also a well constructed 12 x 12 shed, useful for gardening and tools.

Seabirds, salt air and sunshine are plentiful and access to the beach

and water is just across the road. Annapolis Royal, with a host of quaint shops

and services, is just 15 minutes away.

Enjoy retirement here or relax in your perfect seaside summer home.

Offered at $261,000.

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9 Acres with Upscale Country Home
 

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Tucked away in the quiet Hants County community of Gore,

you’ll find this well designed 10 year old upscale ranch-style home.

It offers 2,400 square feet of very stylish and comfortable living space.

Designed for retirement, the majority of the living space is on the main floor.

The open concept floor plan provides spacious individual rooms with

minimal dividing walls creating a very cosy interior.

The foyer has a great feel and really says “welcome” upon entering.

The covered front verandah and a larger covered rear verandah, wood siding,

peaks, interesting trims and details all add to the country character.

Outside the property is like a park.

In includes 9 acres with a long paved driveway, paved parking, lush lawn,

shrubs, mature trees and gardens.

There is an oversized detached 2-car garage with workshop,

plus another building ideal for storage or even a few horses.

There is a brook that winds through the property and beyond the house and buildings

is a mix of hardwood and softwood forest.

The village of Kennetcook is close by.

Enfield is about 20 minutes away and the city is within 45 minutes.

This is a perfect property for retirement.

It’s beautifully built, well maintained and nicely decorated throughout.

Offered at $375,000.

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The Avondale Farm
 

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This is one of my favourite areas of the province.

Known as the Avondale loop, it’s a scenic drive that begins just outside Brooklyn

winding its way through pristine rolling farmland past the hamlets of Poplar Grove,

Avondale and Belmont, circling back to Brooklyn.

The property is located in Avondale, just 13 minutes from Windsor.

The property includes 20+ acres, a fine 3 bedroom home,

an amazing barn/workshop and an upscale chicken coop.

The property is well landscaped with mature trees, expansive lawns,

vegetable gardens, shrubs, interlocking stone walkways and a circular driveway.

Across from the house is an amazng, newer building used as a workshop.

This building is 44 x 26 with an attached 44 x 12 section.

This is one of those rare properties that offers just about everything

most people want in a country property. It’s close to Windsor

with all shops and services and within a 45 minute commute to downtown Halifax.

This is a historic community which attracts many artists and creative types.

You’ll love this area and the Avondale Sky Winery is just down the road.

Offered at $420,000.

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129 Acres ~ Hilltop Farm
 

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This beautiful farm is located in West St. Andrews,

5 minutes from the town of Stewiacke.

The property consists of approximately 129 acres, with fenced pasture, hayland

and 87 acres of forest. The 1.5 story house and barns sit well back off the road,

about 800 feet on top of a hill with a commanding view in all directions.

The original house is over 100 years old, and was gutted, rebuilt, renovated

and added to over the past 20 years.

If you need outbuildings, you’ll love all the unique buildings around the farm.

This is an ideal farm for horses, hobby farming, sheep or other livestock.

All appliances are included in the price.

This is a rare find, in a wonderful community within 1 hour to the city,

30 minutes to the airport or Truro.

Offered at $325,000.

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Custom Crafted Classic
 

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The house is perfectly situated on 12 acres in the picturesque village of Hall’s Harbour

just 15 minutes from Kentville. It sits way back off the road perched

on a gentle hill with beautiful views of the Bay of Fundy and Cape Split.

The 2,400 square foot house, with all rooms on the main level,

is just 10 years old and was custom designed to be energy-efficient,

maintenance-free and very comfortable.

The high-end kitchen opens to the main living room separated

by a low wall of counters, providing incredible views from the kitchen.

Exceptional cabinetry, Corian countertops and a 9 x 3 island enhance the kitchen.

The livingroom runs across the front of the house with windows on two sides.

The 9 foot ceiling height throughout this main living area adds to the volume of space.

There is an attached two car heated and finished double garage.

There’s a well planned paved parking area, beautifully landscaped grounds with mature

trees, scrubs and gardens running to the park-like forest.

Trails run through the woods to a year round brook.

The community is excellent and access to sports facilities,

shops and services are all within 20 minutes.

Cape Split can be seen in the distance and you can experience

both sunrise and sunset from the property.

Sun, surf, seagulls, shorebirds and salt air become life’s everyday pleasures.

Priced well below replacement value, the owners have created something

quite special for you to enjoy during your ownership.

Offered at $496,000.

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72 Acre Horse Farm
 

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Located on the South Mountain range about 10 minutes from Middleton or Greenwood,

this modern farmstead is ideal for a family looking for a newer home with

nice barn and land. The main level has a well planned kitchen, diningroom, livingroom,

full bath and 3 bedrooms. The house was completely remodeled in the past ten years.

Downstairs in the lower level, is a spacious family room with Osburn woodstove,

laundry room, side entry, a 4th bedroom and a 2 piece bathroom,

both are almost complete.

There is a large covered verandah across the front with long views.

The house sits well back off the paved road.

Approximately 8 acres is open for pasture and turnout, the balance is forest.

There are lots of trails on the property and access to woods roads and more trails.

There is a 66 x 135 outdoor arena and an excellent barn with water and power,

two box stalls, tack-up area and full loft for 325 bales of hay.

Offered at $248,000.

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NEW LISTING

$82,000. ~ Rare Find in Port Lorne

SOLD - May 31, 2012

$115,000. ~ South Shore Hide~away

SOLD - March 30, 2012

$137,000. ~ 3 Acre Hide-away ~ Four Season Cabin

$160,000. ~ Country Business Opportunity ~ Fireside Cafe

SOLD - May, 2012

$160,000. ~ "Strathlorne House" Provincial Heritage Property

Reverend James Smith arrived from Scotland in 1830 to

becomethe Presbyterian minister for the entire Stewiacke

valley. He built this stately home, known as “Strathlorne”, in

1832. In 1895 the Johnson family purchased the property and

used it as a hotel. Known as the “Strathlorne Hotel”, it

operated into the mid 1930s. The present owner purchased the

property in 1965 and has lived here and enjoyed the property

ever since. The property was registered as a Provincial

Heritage Property in 1993.

It sits on 11 acres in Upper Stewiacke just 12 minutes to

Brookfield, about 25 minutes to Truro and less than 1 hour to

the city. The house is positioned way back off the road down a

long lane with open land on the right, a huge, deep pond on the

left and forest. The present owner has a concrete foundation

constructed under the entire house and has continued to

upgrade and maintain the house in its original condition over

the past 47 years. It offers over 2,800 square feet of very

unique and original living space. All the floors are wood. Each

room has a working fireplace; there are 8 fireplaces in all.

Many of the ceilings and walls are covered in wood, some

single width boards up to 30 inches wide. Six over six windows,

unique built-in cabinets, original trim details and period

architecture, all add to the beauty of this home. There’s an

older barn which requires a lot of work, but has potential. The

property includes beautiful gardens surrounding the house,

mature trees and long views. This is a rare opportunity to own

a heritage property.

NEW LISTING

$179,000. ~ Huntington Point ~ "Fairy Tale Cottage"

Known as a rebel against modern architecture, Charles

MacDonald was impressed with the durability and unique

abilities of concrete. He established the Kentville Concrete

Factory and in the 1930s, during the depression years, he

began building the fanciful stone and cement cottages at

Huntington Point as a make-work project for his employees.

There were 5 cottages constructed over about a 4 year period.

None had plans. Unusual angles, curves and a mix of stone and

cement fashioned these tiny dwellings. Known as the “Fairy

Tale Cottages”, the walls were created by hand-troweling

cement over wire mesh that was covered over a base of logs

and stone, brought up from the beach. The two bedroom

“Yellow Cottage” was the first one constructed and is now

available for sale. It sits on a small level seaside lot with direct

frontage on the beach. It’s rustic, charming and quirky. It

comes with a 10 x 14 shed and all furnishings. And there’s even

an original painting by Charles MacDonald on the fireplace

mantle, a rare find in itself. If you’re looking for a piece of

paradise on the Bay of Fundy this may be perfect. Located

about 3 minutes from Hall’s Harbour and within 25 minutes to

Kentville.

$179,000. ~ Charming Home in the Village

Part of the charm of this property is the community itself. It’s

located in the Village of Canning, on a side street just off Main

Street. You can easily walk to the Post Office, the village meat

market, grocery store, cafe, pharmacy, doctor’s office, building

supplies, hardware, art store, and other shops along the main

street. Or walk the path to the duck pond. Or walk to the

schools, skating rink, sports fields, churches and tennis courts.

Kingsport is minutes away and you are within 15 minutes to

three beaches. Of course, Wolfville, Kentville and New Minas

are all within 10 minutes providing easy access to all major

shops and services. The village is surrounded by beautiful

fields, farms, forests and long views. It’s a great place to call

home, just one hour to the city. The house was built in 1910

and provides 1,900 square feet of living space on two levels.

It’s been very well maintained with recent upgrades. The “Arts

and Crafts” architectural details of the interior include wood

floors, Douglas Fir baseboards, trims and doors. The property

is not large, but offers a pleasant front yard, a nice backyard

with small patio area and a detached garage. The backyard is

ideal for a pet, small children or gardens and offers a great

deal of potential for a new owner with some creative ideas. If

you are looking for a terrific home with lots of character in a

village setting, don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. I think

you’ll also love the price.

$198,000 ~ Circa 1830 Farmstead on 80 Acres

Located just outside the quaint village of Bear River, this

unique property is an “original” Kings Grant farm. It’s

situated on a quiet gravel side road, 5 minutes from the village

and within 15 minutes to Digby. The property is amazing, 80+

acres with a nice mix of open land, old growth forest and

wetland. A stream meanders through the back of the property

enhancing the very special eco-system. Stone walls can be

found in various locations around the farm. The land is fertile

and ideal for organics. The 3 bedroom house a simple 1.5 story

design, with much of the original trims and details untouched.

Bear River and the surrounding area has many resident artists

making this an ideal location for anyone seeking a creative

community.

SOLD - MAY, 2012

$198,000 ~ Ideal Property for Horse Farm

This exceptional 45+- acre tract of land is located on the valley

floor in Sheffield Mills. It has extensive frontage along Route

221 and includes large open, flat fiedls, a small forest area and

a pond. This property qualifies for "one home" to be built. If

you are looking for the perfect site for your new home and

require land for horses, crops, privacy and enjoyment, this

parcel must be seen. It even has a small south facing field with

slope suitable for grapes. Any survey work or additional taxes

are the responsibility of the buyer. MLS # 55044432

$209,000. ~ Upper Granville Farm

Built around 1852, this spacious farmhouse sits well back off the road in Upper Granville. It’s surrounded by 17 acres of land, ideal for most farming activities. The house is an original timber frame with full stone basement and a huge attic. On the main level there is a south facing sunroom running across the entire front of the house. There are two more good sized principal rooms, including a family room and country kitchen with modern woodburning cookstove. Most of the floors are original softwood. In recent years, many of the windows have been replaced, the oil tank has been replaced, a new electrical entrance has been added, the chimney has steel liners. There’s an attached two story woodhouse with garage, 20’ x 58’. Other buildings include a free stall barn, 100’ x 80’ and machinery building 74’ x 30’. This is a wonderful community within 5 minutes to Bridgetown and 10 minutes to Annapolis Royal. The farm is ideal for horses, cattle, sheep, hobby farming, a B & B or artist requiring a studio/gallery. It’s priced to sell so make sure you put this on your list to see.

$210,000. ~ The Country Dream

This unique property has so much character I don’t know where to begin. It’s located just outside New Germany about 25 minutes to Bridgewater. The property consists of 3.5 acres mostly open with mature trees, lawn, pasture and gardens. In recent years it was fenced for horses. The house sits well back off the road, nicely elevated with pleasant views of the lake across the road. As you go up the laneway, there’s a single car garage on your left. Across from the house is a very cool looking 1.5 story barn. It’s been rewired and is ideal for horses or other animals, cars, boats and storage. On one side there’s excellent space for a workshop. On the other side the original post and beam structure soars to the peak with stairs to a half loft above.

The house dates back into the 1800s. It’s loaded with charm and has been renovated and updated from top to bottom. The exterior is finished with traditional cedar shingles, lots of trim work, dormers and interesting angles. There’s a covered verandah across the front and down one side.

The Centennial Trail borders the property. So, if you have horses, or enjoy biking, walking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, you’ll be in heaven. From this property you can travel for miles and miles in both directions. It’s easy access and a first class trail through Nova Scotia’s interior forest.

If you’re a boater or enjoy kayaks, canoes or fishing, access to the lake is virtually one minute from this property. Can it get any better? This is it. The perfect hobby farm, ideal retirement property or the second home you’ve always dreamed about for weekend get-aways.

$235,000. ~ Year-round Home Overlooking Bay, plus Cottage

Here’s a very interesting, well built energy efficient home on

the hillside in Harbourville, overlooking the Bay of Fundy. It

offers about 850 sq ft of very comfortable living space spread

over two floors. Built just 6 years ago using the frame of an

older home, the well planned interior uses lots of built-in

features and smart planning ideas. The kitchen, dining and

livingroom spread across the front with views of the Bay from

all rooms. A well planned mudroom and bath with laundry

complete the main floor. Upstairs there’s a sunny sitting room

(which doubles as a second bedroom),the master bedroom and

a well appointed bathroom. Decks off the upper rooms and a

large front deck were designed to capture the views of the

Bay. The side yard is completely fenced for gardens and

relaxing. At the bottom of the property is a self contained

“Harbourville Cottage”. This 20 x 16, 1.5 story structure is

completely original and fully furnished. It’s ideal for summer

rentals or guests. The main floor open concept includes

kitchen, dining and living with a small bath. The upstairs is

divided into two sleeping areas.

NEW LISTING

$248,000. ~ 72 Acre Horse Farm in Torbrook

Located on the South Mountain range about 10 minutes from

Middleton or Greenwood, this modern farmstead is ideal for a

family looking for a newer home with nice barn and land. The

main level has a well planned kitchen, diningroom, livingroom,

full bath and 3 bedrooms. The house was completely remodeled

in the past ten years. Downstairs in the lower level, is a

spacious family room with Osburn woodstove, laundry room,

side entry, a 4th bedroom and a 2 piece bathroom, both are

almost complete. There is a large covered verandah across the

front with long views. The house sits well back off the paved

road. Approximately 8 acres is open for pasture and turnout,

the balance is forest. There are lots of trails on the property

and access to woods roads and many more trails. There is a 66

x 135 outdoor arena and an excellent barn with water and

power, two box stalls, tack-up area and full loft for 325 bales of

hay.

NEW LISTING

$250,000. ~ Modern Country ~ 7 Acres with a Big View

Upper Stewiacke is a vibrant rural farming community just 13

minutes in off Highway 102 at Brookfield. Truro is an easy 25

minute drive and New Glasgow is about 35 minutes in the other

direction. The city is within an hour. This private, tidy 7 acre

property is situated high on a hill overlooking the valley. The

house is quite unique. It’s only 16 years old and has been well

maintained inside and out to a very high level. It’s spacious,

spread over two floors with a view out every window. The main

level is laid out very nicely with two wings. Outside, you’ll love

the large deck off the kitchen overlooking the stone wall and

gardens. Behind the house is space used for a vegetable

garden. The 24 x 24 garage is just 10 years old. Behind the

house is easy access to miles of trails through the forest. This

home is ideal for a large family or for a family who requires an

in-law suite. Lots of rooms for hobbies or a home based

business. All appliances are included in the sale. Priced well

below replacement value and shows like new.

$254,000. ~ 12 Acre Horse-Ready Farm on the River

This Modified Vernacular, 1.5 story farmhouse was

built about 1863, and is known as the Major Morse

House. It sits on 12 tidy acres and is completely horse

ready. It’s located in the picturesque hamlet of

Paradise in the Annapolis Valley, and has direct

frontage on the river. The house has been well

maintained and updated. There’s a beautiful covered

front verandah and a large back deck facing the river

and pasture with views of the North Mountain. There

are four excellent paddocks, all well fenced, a run-in

shed plus a sand riding ring. There’s a barn with four

box stalls, tack, feed area and loft above. There’s also

a huge timber frame barn on the west side of the

property. There’s easy access to miles of trails and

don’t forget the river is perfect for canoes and kayaks.

NEW LISTING

SOLD - June, 2012

$257,000. ~ Otterbrook Farm in Upper Stewiacke

This 50 acre farm is located in the community of Upper Stewiacke about 20 minutes or so from Truro. It’s situated on a very quiet side road with extensive road frontage, open fields and some woods. Otterbrook flows through the middle of the farm providing good fishing and the wonderful sound of running water. The house is about 100 years old, but has been fully updated, renovated and modernized in recent years. The main floor consists of a large country kitchen, family room, livingroom with dining nook, bathroom and excellent mudroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and another bath. There’s a garage ideal for a tractor or car, a barn set up for machinery storage and an excellent workshop and an older post and beam barn now used for livestock. There are several large fields for hay and fenced pasture for horses and other livestock. The farmyard is well laid out with a circular driveway, barn yard area and vegetable garden. This farm is well priced so don’t wait on this one.

$260,000. ~ Upscale Home by the Sea

If you would like to live near the ocean, and you are hoping to

find a newer home with modern features, this well built three

year, two story may be perfect. It’s located in the hamlet of

Morden overlooking the Bay of Fundy about 15 minutes to

Kingston and Greenwood in the Annapolis Valley. This

attractive home was designed to be maintenance free and

energy efficient. There’s 1,800 square feet of living space on

both levels. The property is beautifully landscaped with a

raised terrace area, lawn, gardens and a granite boulder

retaining wall. The entire driveway and parking space is paved

and there’s a 12 x 16 shed with automatic garage door. From

the house you can see the water across the road. There is

public access to the shore just a 2 minute walk away. You can

smell the fresh salty air all day and sea birds, whales, seals

and fishing boats are regular visitors along the shore. This is a

wonderful property ideal for families and equally as nice for

retirees. It would also be a perfect seasonal residence. The

owner has been transferred and the property has been priced

to sell.

NEW LISTING

$261,000 ~ Port Royal Classic

Located in the historic hamlet of Port Royal, this traditional 1.5

story home will appeal to those who are looking for a country

property with character and modern upgrades. It sits nicely

back off the road, elevated to provide perfect views of the

Annapolis Basin. There is a fully covered verandah across the

front providing a great place to sit and watch the shoreline

across the way. Next to the livingroom is a beautiful kitchen

with vaulted ceiling and two walls of custom cabinets. There is

plenty of room for a table and chairs with great views of the

water. Beside the kitchen is a huge pantry with baking area.

This will appeal to the cooks in your family. On the other side

of the house is the master bedroom with beautiful ensuite bath.

The bath has a large jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Upstairs

opens to a central stair hall with a view of the water. On one

side are two good sized bedrooms and the other side has the

4th bedroom and second spacious bathroom with a cast iron

tub. The property is 5 acres and has good soil, slightly elevated

and southern exposure. There’s also a well constructed 12 x 12

shed, useful for gardening and tools. Seabirds, salt air and

sunshine are plentiful and access to the beach and water is just

across the road. Annapolis Royal, with a host of quaint shops

and services, is just 15 minutes away. Enjoy retirement here or

relax in your perfect seaside summer home. Or, if you are

thinking about a small B & B, this may be perfect with a

master suite on the main floor and 3 bedrooms and bath on the

second.

$269,000. ~ 12 Acre Hobby Farm on the Valley Floor

OK, so you’re looking for a farm in the valley close to shops

and services. You need a large home and you have a use for 12

acres+- for crops or your animals. You like older homes and

you need a lot of buildings. Well, this 12 acre property in

Woodville may be perfect for you, especially if you are hoping

to find a property like this under $300,000. The house needs a

little work here and there, and the foundation is 200 years old,

so the basement is not useable. Overall, it’s solid, quite well

maintained and it’s big. You’ll love the outbuildings. They

include an older 2 level barn about 40’ x 40’ with a dog kennel

attached. There’s a smaller barn and a modern horse barn 30 x

18 with an 18 x 16 addition and a small greenhouse and several

other useful buildings. The land is terrific. It is paddocked for

horses, cattle or sheep. The land is very productive and

produces good pasture and hay and would be ideal for cash

crops or organics. There’s a small orchard, garden area and a

wonderful brook. Bring your rod, because it’s filled with trout.

You’ll appreciate the convenient location, located on a quiet

paved side road just 10 minutes to Kentville. Quiet

surroundings, long views and lots of potential.

NEW LISTING

$270,000 ~ 14 Acres ~ Totally Updated Farmhouse
This wonderful country property is located just outside Berwick on a very quiet country road. The property consists of 14 acres with 699 feet of road frontage, mature maple trees, open field and a brook. The house dates back to the mid 1800s and has recently been renovated from top to bottom. You’ll love the interior layout. It has a grand front entry that opens to a sunny foyer. Country people are back door people, so you’ll really appreciate the huge mudroom with built-in closets, ceramic tile floor and wood ceiling. The kitchen has been totally remodelled including new cabinets, new flooring, new ceiling and new patio door. The original staircase has been updated expanded and refinished with new hardwood stair treads. It’s stunning! The interior has been freshly painted throughout. The colour scheme is excellent, I guarantee you’ll like it. Wide baseboards, original trims, original doors and high ceilings all add to the appeal. All the floors are original plank, sanded and painted. Behind the house is a 20 x 40 inground swimming pool completely fenced with southern exposure. Near the pool area is a 1.5 story outbuilding used for gardening, pool gear and storage. In the past, it has also doubled as a children’s playhouse and hangout. Another larger outbuilding is located further down the field. It’s perfect for a horse or other animals. Or it could be an excellent workshop or studio. There’s plenty of space for veggie gardens and with 14 acres it’s a perfect size hobby farm. This is a rare find. A wonderful home on 14 acres with 2 excellent outbuildings within 5 minutes to Berwick. Kentville, Wolfville and other valley towns are all close by. Access to the Bay of Fundy is just 15 minutes away. All major shops and services are within an easy 20 minute drive. All the appliances are new and they’re all included in the asking price. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity.

$280,000.  ~ Big, Bold and Beautiful in Riverport
This large, magnificent home, built in 1920, is located in Riverport about 15 minutes from Lunenburg. Over the years it has remained relatively unchanged, until recently, when the present owners renovated, restored and upgraded this grand residence from the ground up. The original interior layout had two kitchens, two pantries and two diningrooms making this an ideal home for those considering a B & B or who require space for a home office or studio. Inside there is a large livingroom and diningroom with a built-in oak china cabinet. Adjoining these rooms is a brand new kitchen. The kitchen is spacious and well appointed. Off the kitchen is a huge working pantry with another sink and original pantry cabinets. On the other side of the house is another large parlour room, a huge room with built-in oak cabinets, and yet another large room with a smaller adjoining room.

$289,000. ~ Century Home on 2 Acres, Minutes to Wolfville

Two acres on the edge of Wolfville with a beautiful century

home priced under $300,000. Now this is a rare find. It's

located on Route 1 between historic Grand Pre and the

university town of Wolfville on a fully landscaped 2 acre

property. The house has been well maintained and retains

much of its original charm with many upgrades. Over the years

it has had a few additions, adding a bump-out to the north for a

study and an addition to the west for a sunroom. The house sits

nicely back off the road and gets good sun most of the day.

The property is very well landscaped and includes a hedgerow

of mature trees all around the 2 acres, expansive lawn,

beautiful shrubs and a variety of gardens. This is an older

home and will require some upgrades. The bathrooms need a

make-over and the floors need refinishing. Overall it's very

comfortable and with its exterior great looks and 2 minutes to

Wolfville, I think you'll find this country charmer a real

opportunity.

$297,000.  ~ South Facing Farm, Ideal for Vineyard

This 25 acre farm is situated on Route 221, tucked under the

North Mountain with southern exposure. It’s located within

5 minutes to Kingston with quick and easy access to Highway

101. The house dates back to the early 1800s. It’s big, solid

and maintains much of its original character. The house will

requireupgrades, but boy, what a great structure to work with.

There’s a large workshop and garage building next to the

house. Behind the house is a huge multi-level barn. It’s post

and beam construction and needs a lot of work to make it

useable, but well worth it. It has potential for a horse barn and

would make a spectacular winery building with room for

everything from wine storage to production, to a showroom.

There are also two other buildings built in the late 1970s, 40 x

20 hay barn and a 40 x 80 free stall barn. The land is mostly

farmable and has been used for corn, grain crops, hay and

soybean. Another 75 acres is also available. If you are looking

for a farm with southern exposure with easy access to Highway

101, come see this unique property. If you are considering a

vineyard operation or horse farm, put this property on your list

to see. It needs some work, but the price is right.

$305,000. ~ Little Farm with it All!
This little farmstead really does “have it all!” It’s spotless, picturesque and loaded with features for every member of the family. It’s located in North Kingston just a few minutes away from the Highway 101 access. Shops and services are within 5 minutes at Kingston and Greenwood. And other valley towns are close by. The house is 31 years old and beautifully maintained and updated. It have a very interesting interior layout with a main floor bedroom. The country kitchen is spacious. You’ll love the outbuildings which include an oversized 2 car garage which is just 5 years old. It’s fully insulated with 2 roll-up doors and a side door. There’s an excellent horse barn with 3 box stalls, tack-up area, feed room, tack room and large loft. Attached to the west side of the barn is a 4 year old single car garage. Off this garage is a fantastic dog kennel, completely closed in with wire and suitable for your cats as well. The property consists of 6.5 acres with pasture and field. This property offers pleasant views in all directions, access to miles of walking and hacking trails, lots of comfortable living space and excellent outbuildings.

$305,000. ~ Century farmhouse, 3 minutes to Berwick
It’s generally difficult to find a pristine farm property minutes from town. Most are located further out in the rural countryside. It’s nicely located on a paved side road with easy access to Highway 101. The property has extensive frontage lined with over 30 - 150 year old maple trees. It’s an impressive sight. The two story farmhouse was built in the mid 1850s and has been well maintained and upgraded. It sits back off the road and has a paved circular driveway with parking surrounded by expansive lawn. Behind the house is a small horse barn, 20 x 28, with two box stalls, a tack-up area, 3 straight stalls and a huge loft. Adjacent the paved driveway is a 58 x 28 garage/workshop. With its combination of buildings and excellent land, this property is ideal for horses, various agricultural enterprises and has a supreme location for a home-based business. This is a very nice farm and I give it "two thumbs up".

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$320,000. ~ Custom Built Country Home Near Turuo
If you’re looking for that country lifestyle but don’t want an older farmhouse, this 6 year old custom built two story may just be right for you. It’s nicely located in the community of Pleasant Valley just a few minutes from Brookfield and only 12 minutes to Truro. The full two story home sits nicely back off the country road. It has a “Federal” design with 9 windows and a door across the front. You’ll love the large eat-in country kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space, built-in Jenn-Aire range, an island, pantry and plenty of space for a kitchen table and 6 chairs. The land includes 40+ acres with about 20 acres in pasture and field. Outbuildings include an older workshop/garage, a small barn with partial greenhouse down one side. An original older home that was on the property was moved and gutted. It’s ready for your ideas for the next stage of its life.

This is a wonderful community with excellent schools just 5 minutes away. Shortt’s Lake has public access for boating and swimming and is within 5 minutes. The airport is 40 minutes away and the city of Halifax is less than 1 hour. This is a wonderful opportunity with a private setting close to all services. Additional land is also available for those who require more that 40 acres.

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$325,000. ~ 129 Acres ~ Hilltop Farm
This beautiful farm is located in West St. Andrews, 5 minutes from the town of Stewiacke. The property consists of approximately 129 acres, with fenced pasture, hayland and 87 acres of forest. The 1.5 story house and barns sit well back off the road, about 800 feet on top of a hill with a commanding view in all directions. The original house is over 100 years old, and was gutted, rebuilt, renovated, upgraded and added to over the past 20 years. You’ll love the modern, well equipped country kitchen complete with a Heartland cookstove. There’s a cozy livingroom, full bathroom, pantry and master bedroom suite on the main floor. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and another bath.

The outbuildings include a huge building with a 22 x 30 workshop, garage, 8 x 10 storage for an ATV and a fantastic one bedroom apartment complete with an equipped kitchen, full bath and woodstove in the livingroom. There’s a 20 x 34, two level barn, woodhouse, and a very well done chicken coop. The property is nicely landscaped and has several garden areas. And there’s an amazing pond established with the help of Ducks Unlimited. It’s big and deep and comes with trout!

All appliances are included in the price. This is a rare find, in a wonderful community within 1 hour to the city, 30 minutes to the airport or Truro.

$335,000. ~ Spectacular Home in Sheffield Mills

Here’s an amazing, 4 bedroom home ideal for a family or

retirement. It’s located just off Route 221 in Sheffield Mills.

Built 28 years ago for the present owner’s family, this very

stylish one level ranch style home is filled with character,

inside and out. It sits nicely back off the road. The design

incorporates multiple roof lines, steep pitches, a large double

attached garage and wood siding. It has a circular paved

driveway and has been professionally landscaped. The interior

and exterior have been freshly painted. This house is spotless

and ready for new owners. The big garage is fully insulated and

finished. The full basement under half the house is ideal for

storage, a games room or exercise equipment. Plus there’s a

big cold room. The property is very well landscaped with lush

lawn, mature trees, various gardens and a gazebo. The

property includes about 1.5 acres and provides an excellent

level of privacy. This is one of the best one level homes I’ve

seen in 14 years. Stylish, well constructed, well insulated with

lots of storage, and a terrific interior floor plan. Don’t miss this

opportunity to live in the country within 10 minutes to all shops

and services.

$345,000. ~ Modern Contemporary in Gaspereau

I love this property and you will too if you are looking for a

stunning well crafted, energy efficient, modern home situated

in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. It’s nicely located on a

wonderful 2.3 acre property on a quiet road just 5 minutes from

the university town of Wolfville. The house was custom built

for the present owner 3.5 years ago and oriented to capture

passive solar gain. In fact, the house was designed for year

round comfort and to capture the beauty of the surrounding

landscape. Its modern 1.5 story design takes on a country look

with its classic cedar shingled exterior and white trim details.

The interior is very contemporary, both in terms of layout and

finishes. The home is very spacious offering 2,200 square feet

of living space with lots of windows, soaring ceilings, unique

spaces and upscale finishes. This kitchen is well laid out and

will appeal to those who like to cook and engage with company

at the same time. On the other side of the kitchen is a stunning

great room with vaulted ceiling and a large floor to ceiling

wood burning masonry fireplace. The property itself is

beautiful. The house is positioned down in a hollow, protected

from the wind and surrounded by a small forested area on the

west with an open, sloped field. It’s a natural paradise with

many interesting trees, wild berries and birds. I expect this is a

very good area for gardening if you are inclined, and grape

growing as well, as one of the more well known wineries is just

up the road. Quality and comfort. Easy to heat and maintain.

Stylish living and close to all services. Sounds just about

perfect and all the quality appliances are included.

$350,000. ~ 5 Acre Energy Efficient Home ~ European Inspired

This stunning European inspired property is just one year old

and was designed for energy efficiency, comfort and easy

living. It features an open concept design with livingroom,

diningroom and kitchen making up most of the main level. It

has large windows, southern exposure and quality finishes. A

well planned full bath with laundry and side mudroom complete

the main floor. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with vaulted

ceiling, an oversized stylish bathroom and second bedroom.

There’s plenty of closet space and lots of natural light. A 24 x

10 breezeway connects the home to the 26 x 22 garage. The

garage offers workshop and storage on the main level with

stairs at the back, to the second floor. This second level is

ideal for more living space if desired. It’s been roughed in for

water and septic and has sufficient electrical. This upper space

is perfect as guest quarters, home office or studio. The

construction and systems are well above average and complete

details including the plans are available. It has a C3 septic

system, deep drilled well and 200 amp electrical service. It’s

been designed to capture the sun and is super insulated. You’ll

be amazed at the heating cost! It’s heated with electric and an

efficient woodstove in the living area. The property consists of

about 5 acres located at the end of a dead end road in Hall’s

Harbour. The house sits on a gentle hill surrounded by forest.

There’s plenty of space and good growing conditions for

gardening. You’ll appreciate the privacy and enjoy the

community. Kentville is just 15 minutes away and access to the

Bay of Fundy for kayaking and beachcombing is about 5

minutes. This is a rare opportunity to find a new home on 5

private acres close to shops and services. It’s perfect for

retirement. Don’t miss this one! Price includes all appliances.

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$364,000. ~ Fabulous Country Estate

Oh my, get ready to fall in love. I guarantee you will absolutely

love the quality and feeling this amazing home delivers. You’re

also going to be totally blown away by the outbuildings,

gardens, and pristine condition of everything. Let’s start with

the location.

It’s nicely situated on a 2.4 acre landscaped property along

popular Route 201 in Carleton Corner, Annapolis County.

From here you can be at historic Annapolis Royal in12

minutes. Middleton and Greenwood are about 25 minutes east

and Bridgetown is very close, making shopping and services

easy to find. The house was built 60 years ago, and the owners

did a complete restoration and renovation over the past 8

years. The house was gutted, rewired, replumbed, insulated,

new windows were added, all new drywall, 2.5 new baths, new

kitchen with high end quality cabinets, the roof was reshingled,

decks added, completely painted inside, all new flooring

throughout including high-end hardwood and exceptional

ceramics. Attention to detail and quality was not overlooked . .

. anywhere. And the basement was completely finished in the

same first class manner. The house now offers 2,800 square

feet of very comfortable living space and another 1,200 square

feet of finished space in the basement.

There’s a fantastic garden house (not a shed) 16 x 12, a 3 car

garage 40 x 24 with 3 roll-up doors. This building shows like

new and is set up for a woodworking shop or can be used for

your cars. There’s another garage 28 x 26 with a full second

level and a 12 x 20 equipment storage room on the back.

There’s also a wood storage house and a storage shed near the

kitchen used for BBQ and patio furniture storage. Beyond the

largest building is a large field ideal for gardening. It’s perfect

for retirement living, a big family or a home based business.

The quality buildings are ideal for just about any use. Best of

all, this property is priced well below replacement value. All

buildings feel like they’ve never been used. Simply amazing!

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$375,000. ~ 9 Acres with Upscale Country Home

Tucked away in the quiet Hants County community of Gore, you’ll find this well designed upscale ranch-style home. It was custom built for the present owners 10 years ago. It offers 2,400 square feet of very stylish and comfortable living space. Designed for retirement, the majority of the living space is on the main floor. The open concept floor plan provides spacious individual rooms with minimal dividing walls creating a very cosy interior. The foyer has a great feel and really says “welcome” upon entering. The covered front verandah and a larger covered rear verandah, wood siding, peaks, interesting trims and details all add to the country character. The main level has mostly hardwood with carpet and vinyl in the bedrooms and bathroom areas. Outside the property is like a park. In includes 9 acres with a long paved driveway, paved parking, lush lawn, shrubs, mature trees and gardens. There is an oversized detached 2-car garage with workshop, plus another building ideal for storage or even a few horses. The lawn and garden areas have an automatic watering system. There is a brook that winds through the property and beyond the house and buildings is a mix of hardwood and softwood forest. The village of Kennetcook is close by. Enfield is about 20 minutes away and the city is within 45 minutes. This is a perfect property for retirement. It’s beautifully built, well maintained and nicely decorated throughout. And, there’s high speed internet too.

$379,000. ~ 12 Acre Acadia Farm, Amazing Barn and View

This spectacular 12 acre farm commands a prominent hilltop site overlooking the Annapolis Basin. With long unobstructed views and drop dead gorgeous sunsets, this may be the perfect setting for your tourist related business. Located on Route 1 in the quaint seaside community of Clementsport, this property offers an outstanding opportunity for hobby farming, horses, organics or for your home based business. The 76 x 36 full two storey barn with attached 20 x 30 former milkhouse is in wonderful condition. The high lower level is finished with beadboard. This barn would be an exceptional building for most any enterprise or your animals. The home is just 28 years old and offers 2,140 sq ft of comfortable living space. Many recent upgrades including new main level flooring, painting throughout, and the roof has been re-shingled. Most of the land is pasture and hay and there`s a huge pond on the west.

SOLD - June, 2012

$384,000 ~ "Sloan Cottage", Restored Arts and Crafts

This exceptional “Arts and Crafts” house was custom built in

1920 as a summer home. For most of those years, it was used

seasonally during the summer months. It was built in an era

when stately summer residences were given names, but

certainly this home is more than a cottage. It offers over 2,500

square feet of finished living space, on 3 levels. Most of the

trims are oak, the windows are oak, the doors are solid wood,

the floors are narrow hardwood; an oversized fireplace, multi-

paned French doors between rooms, plastered walls, brass and

glass hardware, inward opening screens . . . the list goes on.

It’s amazing, truly original and in marvelous condition. Over

the past 3 years the owners have totally upgraded the house. It

consists of 10 private acres which is mostly wooded and fronts

on a large pond. There’s a 1.5 story, 2 car garage with space

for gardening tools and equipment. This exceptional private

property is located on the edge of Brooklyn, just 7 minutes to

Windsor and within 40 minutes to the city. If you are looking

for an original Arts and Crafts home with all woodwork,

flooring, trims and details as they were intended, don’t miss

this one.

$385,000. ~ 18 Acres on the River

If you are looking for a modern home in the country with lots of living space, land and gardens, this 18 acre farm may be perfect. It’s located in West Paradise, just minutes from Bridgetown in the Annapolis Valley. It has easy access to Highway 101, Highway 1 and Route 201, making visits to nearby towns fast and easy. The house was custom built 9 years ago. It’s spacious, sunny and well laid out with 3,000 square feet of comfortable living space on 3 levels. It’s ideally situated way back off the road, down a long lane and surrounded by gardens.

You’ll love the 26 x 28, 2 year old detached garage. It’s perfect for vehicles, a workshop or would make a great barn for a couple of horses. The property consists of 18.7 acres, mostly open with a buffer of threes down the west side. The land is very productive and suitable for most agricultural enterprises. There’s a second well on the property with an endless supply of water, ideal for irrigation. The landscaping is amazing. The property runs to the Annapolis River and has about 1,000 feet of frontage. Perfect for small power boats, kayaks, canoes and fishing. This property offers the opportunity to live in a modern country home, close to shops and services with enough land to allow a self-sufficient lifestyle.

$385,000. ~ Horse Farm in Woodville

This attractive farm is situated on Route 221 at the base of the North Mountain in Woodville, about 12 minutes west of Kentville. The house dates back to 1835 and has been well maintained with many recent upgrades including windows, furnace, woodstove, roof shingles and exterior painting. A large full length enclosed sun porch across the front sets the stage for the cozy, comfortable atmosphere inside. Overall, the house offers about 2,500 square feet of living space. The interior and exterior have mostly original trims and detail, with interesting woodwork. The horse barn is well designed and provides 6 large box stalls, a pony pen, wash bay, tack-up area and tack room. There’s also an older post and beam multi-level barn ideal for many uses. This would be a nice barn for a home based business, antique shop, gallery or other country enterprise. The property includes 8 acres of fenced pasture; mature trees, beautiful gardens, circular driveway and an in-ground swimming pool.

$391,000. ~ "Green Gables"

It's hard to imagine that this large property is actually inside the Town of Kentville. It looks and feels more like you are in the country. The circa 1860 two-story home sits proudly on a gentle knoll way back off the road in this quiet west end neighbourhood. As I drive up the paved laneway towards the house, I catch a glimpse of the carriage house tucked in behind. It's a beauty. The property is known as "Green Gables". I suspect the name came from the gabled style of architecture. The house is big and well maintained. The owners had the roof completely stripped and shingled in the Fall of 2011. Exterior painting was completed in the Fall of 2011 as well. This home is a show place! It's spotless and in move-in condition.

$392,000. ~ Timberframe ~ Secluded in the Forest
If you’re looking for privacy and comfort, you may fall in love with this property. It’s situated on the North Mountain in the Annapolis Valley within 25 minutes to the university town of Wolfville and the larger town of Kentville. The Bay of Fundy is just a few minutes away with easy access at Baxter’s Harbour or Hall’s Harbour. The property consists of 22 acres of mostly hardwood forest. A long laneway winds in from the road to a clearing. Standing proud is a custom built timberframe offering about 3,000 square feet of very comfortable living space. The main frame construction is all heavy timbers, hand pegged for strength and beauty. The exterior is clad with vertical T & G wood siding providing a rustic face to this contemporary structure. The roof is steel for a maintenance free finish and bold look. The overall structure has a barn like appearance. Once inside you quickly realize the interior has been created for energy efficiency, beauty and comfort. Near the house is a wonderful workshop. It’s about 16 x 40 with a full height loft area over part of the second level. It’s wired and ideal for woodworking and other uses. If this sounds like you, call us or email for more photos, details on the construction and a complete overview of this special community. This is a great area for gardening, and nearby residents grow everything from grapes, other fruit to veggies. Don’t miss this rare find.

$395,000. ~ 10 Acre Saltwater Paradise
Here is an amazing seaside property located in Port L’Hebert, a quaint fishing community 15 minutes off Highway 103 between Liverpool and Shelburne. The house is about 100 years old and has been well maintained and upgraded. In recent years the windows have been replaced, it’s been fully insulated, wiring and plumbing have been upgraded, roof was reshingled and a full front covered verandah has been added. The property consists of 10.6 surveyed acres, with 425 feet of direct frontage on Port L’Hebert harbour. The land includes some open field surrounding the house with forest at the back. There’s a large, deep pond on the property that is brook fed, ideal for swimming and skating in winter. The shoreline fronts along a small cove with sand bottom, rocky shore and deep water. It’s ideal for kayaks, power boats and has a protected deep mooring for a sailboat. There’s a solid two story 36 x 22 foot garage with workshop and full second level. There’s also a tidy shed closer to the shore for gardening, chickens or storage. This is a quiet community made up of year round families and summer residents. Port L’Hebert harbour offers great boating and fishing opportunities and just 2 kms away, you’ll find Johnston’s Beach, a long white sand beach with heavy surf and a tidal inland lake. From here you are just 25 minutes to Shelburne, 40 minutes to Liverpool and the city is within 2 hours, 20 minutes. This property is ideal for a year round residence, your weekend home or seasonal home. It offers a unique micro climate with lots of sun and less snow in winter. The sky appears more blue here and the air is crisp and clean. Best of all, it comes with sun, sand, surf, seals and shorebirds.

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$420,000. ~ The Avondale Farm
This is one of my favourite areas of the province. Known as the Avondale loop, it’s a scenic drive that begins just outside Brooklyn winding its way through pristine rolling farmland past the hamlets of Poplar Grove, Avondale and Belmont, circling back to Brooklyn. The property is located in Avondale, just 13 minutes from Windsor. The property includes 20+ acres, a fine home, an amazing barn/workshop and an upscale chicken coop.

The 3 bedroom house and buildings are well back off the quiet paved road set on a hill unseen from the road. The house is well over 150 years old, but has been beautifully restored, updated and finished to a high level with all the modern conveniences for today’s lifestyle. One of the most outstanding features is the custom built open concept kitchen with cherry cabinets, built-in stainless steel appliances and large island. It offers 2,200 square feet of living space, but feels even larger because of the many windows, large size of the principal rooms and vaulted ceilings in the upper bedrooms. The property is well landscaped with mature trees, expansive lawns, vegetable gardens, shrubs, interlocking stone walkways and a circular driveway. Across from the house is an amazng, newer building used as a workshop. This building is 44 x 26 with an attached 44 x 12 section.

There’s an excellent grassy road down one side of the farm which connects to miles and miles of other trails ideal for horses, walking and cross country skiing. This is one of those rare properties that offers just about everything most people want in a country property. It’s close to Windsor with all shops and services and within a 45 minute commute to downtown Halifax. This is a historic community which attracts many artists and creative types. You’ll love this area and the Avondale Sky Winery is just down the road.

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$425,000. ~ "Columar Morgans"
Known as “Columar Morgans”, this 132 acre horse farm is ideally located in Ardoise, a pretty hamlet with rolling hillsides, forest and farms. The town of Windsor, known for its private school “Kings Edgehill” is within 15 minutes and the city of Halifax is 35 minutes away. The owner built the house and barn, and established the farm 37 years ago. The house is a two level split entry design offering 1,600 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a den. The lower level has a well appointed kitchen, formal diningroom and spacious family room with woodstove, 2 piece bath, laundry and mudroom. Next to the house is an in-ground pool positioned to capture the sun. The house sits way back off the road, down a long lane.

The barn is located further down the lane beyond the house. It’s a big barn, with large hayloft. It’s well laid out and includes a feed room, heated tack room, 4 large box stalls, 6 straight stalls, 10 foot wide alley and room for two additional stalls. Lots of head room, too! Behind the barn is a grass riding arena. The farm is made up of 3 fenced paddocks, pasture, a big hayfield and forest. This is a very “horsey” community with all services close by. Included in the sale are a number of useful items including electric fencer, hay elevator, pool supplies, satellite dish, freezer, stove, fridge, washer, dryer and dishwasher. This is an exciting location set up nicely for horses.

$425,000. ~ 8 Acre Horse Farm in Port Williams
Here’s a very interesting horse ready property located on Church Street in popular Port Williams. The well built home is 32 years old and has been well maintained. It features a gambrel-style roof, excellent systems, big decks on front and back, a rental apartment (or in-law suite) and a full concrete basement with roll-up doors and both ends. The modern horse barn with 5 large box stalls, is just 2 years old. The views are wonderful and there are lots of places to ride off the farm. Wolfville, Kentville, shops and services are all within 10 minutes. The property includes 9+- acres mostly fenced with very good turn-out. The views are wonderful and there are lots of places to ride off the farm. Wolfville, Kentville, shops and services are all within 10 minutes.

$428,000. ~ Mountaintop Estate with View of the Valley
Wow, what a property! It’s situated on the North Mountain above Centreville just 12 minutes from Kentville. It offers total privacy and one of the best views of the Valley available anywhere in Kings County. From here you can see the Valley floor, Minas Basin and lights of Wolfville at night. Eagles soar by on a regular basis and the southern exposure provides great sun 12 months a year. As you wind down a pretty laneway through the forest you come to this stunning custom-built Tudor style home. It’s big, offering over 3,500 sq. ft. of very comfortable living space. It’s well built and well laid out, too. The house sits on a full concrete basement with plenty of room for workshop, storage, games and fitness. Outside is well landscaped and includes a small shed, gardens, lawn and a terrace area overlooking the Valley below.

$435,000. ~ Restored Farmhouse with Guest House and Views
As you head northward from Kingsport along Medford Road with the water on your right . . . the architecture and presence of this stunning property will certainly grab your attention as you pass by. Built around 1900 by George Holmes, the house has been a landmark for over a century. Between 2003 and 2004, the house was completely restored and updated from the ground up. Inside it retains most of its original detail and offers new owners over 4,000 square feet of very comfortable living space on 3 levels. In the distance there are fabulous views of Minas Basin and rolling farmland that surrounds the property. In 2007, a small barn on the property was completely restored and renovated. It’s perfect for an apartment, an in-law suite or a home office and is complete with a small kitchenette and bath with shower. It incorporates a high level of finish with additional upscale details. The converted building also has a garage with storage and workshop. The property consists of 1.6 acres with expansive lawns and a classic white picket fence surrounding a portion of the property. Mature trees and garden plots abound. Overall, the house and separate finished barn offer over 5,000 sq. ft. of living space. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a fully restored century home in an excellent community.

NEW LISTING

$446,000. ~ Heathbell Farm
This charming 232 acre farm is located just 10 minutes outside the seaside town of Pictou. The house and barns sit well back off a quiet country road and offers an idyllic setting, with a character home, multiple barns and enough land to farm, play and enjoy. Features include an updated circa 1896 home, a well maintained former dairy barn, pole barn 24 x 36, workshop/garage, a newer free stall barn, covered bunker and round bale barn. There are 2 drilled wells, 5 ponds, a brook, 60 acres of fenced pasture, hayland and 50 acres of forest. The farm is currently operated as a sheep farm with 300 ewes. The farm is being sold without livestock or machinery but can be purchased as a turn-key business at a higher price. Includes PIDs 0083874 and 00838466. More info and photos to come.