Residential For Sale

This charming century home, built in the late 1880s and lovingly maintained over the years, offers a unique blend of historic character and modern upgrades. The 3 bedroom/2 bathroom 2.5 storey home has been a beloved family gathering place since 1980 and would make a fantastic bed & breakfast. The front porch is the ideal spot to unwind with a glass of wine while enjoying the surroundings. Inside, you have the original oak front door, hardwood and softwood floors, a stunning staircase, and 9′ ceilings that reflect the home’s era. The foyer leads to a large kitchen and dining/living room (through French doors), or upstairs to three generous-sized and light-filled rooms one serving as an office with a murphy bed. The main full bath has a soaker tub and full-sized washer/dryer. The kitchen has been expanded with an island, built-in seating and storage, a bright and cozy nook, and a 2-pc bathroom. The dining room can accommodate a table for 12, and the open living room is great for entertaining. The attic with 2 skylights can be a rec room, creative art studio, or open-concept guest space or income suite. The property boasts a circular paved driveway, original carriage house with many possibilities, a firepit area, and abundant garden. Notable updates include: new windows, doors, metal roof, insulation, vinyl siding, electrical, plumbing, 3 heat pumps, seamless eavestroughs, kitchen, bathrooms, and more. The property is on municipal water and sewer. Middle Musquodoboit has active community groups, schools and a hospital with long-term care facility and offers unique amenities, businesses, and local events including the Bicentennial Theatre arts and cultural programs and Halifax Exhibition. Outdoor enthusiasts have access to trails and River Park, just minutes away, for activities such as fishing and kayaking on the Musquodoboit River. Eastern Shore beaches and Halifax are within an hours’ drive. This well-loved home offers a rare opportunity in rural Nova Scotia.