1520 Back Road
305-Richmond County / St. Peters & Area River Bourgeois B0E 2X0

$285,000
Farm beds: 4 baths: 2.0 1,710 sq. ft. built: 1925

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Farm
MLS® Num:
202517346
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
1925
St. Peter’s area, 100-Acre Farm with Brook, Barn & old Homestead Welcome to a beautiful, historic farmstead offeringapproximately 100 acres of privacy and potential — just a short drive from both St. Peter’s and Port Hawkesbury, and onlyminutes to the local hospital. At the heart of the property is a year-round brook, a man-made pond, and a peaceful settingperfect for farming, homesteading, or creating a new rural business. The land features an old apple orchard, trails once used forhorses, and a solid, elevated parking area near the house that’s currently grown in with grass but still accessible and practical.A large 40x80 barn sits on the land, full of character and history, ready for restoration or repurposing. The old farmhouse waspartially restored over 25 years ago to run a small business, and while the main level has been lived in, it now requiresrefurbishing. You can choose to restore the existing home or build your dream farmhouse in this incredible setting. Otherfeatures include: A large commercial-grade septic system A high-capacity drilled well producing 21 imperial gallons per minuteA very private location at the end of a public road — the snowplow clears right to the driveway A former public road through theproperty that is no longer maintained or in use, enhancing your seclusion Whether you're looking to farm, create a horseproperty, run a rural business, or simply enjoy a peaceful life surrounded by nature, 1520 Back Road is a rare and specialoffering — a true gem in Cape Breton’s countryside.
Highway 4 to left on Back Rte Road, continue for aprox 5 kms to #1520 on left
Listing Sub-Area:
305-Richmond County / St. Peters & Area
Property Type:
Farm
Farm Type:
Acreage
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
1.5 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Aluminium Siding
Year built:
1925 (Age: 100)
Age:
100
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,050 sq. ft.
Floor Area:
1,710 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
40' x 80' barn
Prop Size:
Over 100 Acres
Lot Size:
100 acre(s)
Water Supply:
Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Other
Floor Finish:
Softwood
New Constr.:
No
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Heating:
Stove
Fuel:
Wood
Utilities:
Electricity
Basement:
Crawl Space
Driveway:
Dirt, Gravel
Barn 1 - Dimensions:
40' x 80'
Barn 1 - Type:
Barn
Barn, Deck
None
No
100 acre farm
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Laundry
7'6" × 6'
Main Floor
Primary Bedroom
18' × 12'
Main Floor
Kitchen
14' × 9'
Main Floor
Dining Room
13' × 10'
Main Floor
Living Room
21' × 15'
2nd Level
Bedroom
15' × 12'
2nd Level
Bedroom
15' × 12'
2nd Level
Bedroom
12' × 10'
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
10' x 11'
2nd Level
No
-
7' x 10'
Assessment:
312600.0
Assessment Year:
2025
Possession Info:
Upon closing
Zoning:
rural
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