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3,120 Sqft - 279 Allen Road, River John, NS B0K 1N0

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The House That Love Built – Your Forever Home Awaits Discover a truly magical retreat nestled on 3.4 acres of stunning riverfront beauty! This extraordinary home, crafted by the late visionary Gilles Plante for himself and his wife, renowned poet and children’s author Sheree Fitch, is a rare gem! A sanctuary full of character, charm, and serenity. A Home Filled with Love and Character! This one-of-a-kind residence is ideal as a healing retreat, summer cottage, or a nurturing single-family home. The open-concept living area, designed to showcase the breathtaking river view, is framed by a wall of south-facing windows, flooding the space with natural light, providing additional solar heat in colder months. Exceptional Features: An artisan’s take on a traditional country cottage/farm house. Four spacious bedrooms and two full baths. Large dining and great room, perfect for gatherings and house parties. Comfortable living room with a stunning stone fireplace featured in Saltscapes Magazine. A secret door adds an element of enchantment and plenty of surprise Efficient walk-in kitchen pantry, laundry room. Private yoga/ meditation space, loft, and sauna for relaxation and restoration. A study with supply closet. Spacious master bedroom with Juliette balcony. Built-in pine bookshelves, walk-in closets with drawers and shelves Splendid views from almost every window. Beautifully landscaped exterior with a charming wrap-around porch enhances tranquil outdoor space. The south facing backyard, currently a container garden, is a blank canvas waiting for your creativity, needs and dreams. A woodland path through a poplar grove to the river. A look out spot for eagle watchers. Direct river access (approximately 1150 feet of river frontage)- a river for swimming, kayaks and small boats. Ten minutes from the Trans Canada trail, hikers, skiers and atv-ers. Several public and private beaches (0pen to all) are nearby. Wait No Longer for The Home or Endeavour of Your Dreams.

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Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 202517636
Price : C$735000
Bedrooms : 4
Bathrooms : 2
Square Footage : 3,120 Sqft
Year Built : 2011
Lot Area : 3.40 Acre
Status : Active
Listing Status : ACTIVE
Full Bathrooms : 2
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
Roof : Asphalt
Waterfront Yn : 1
Features
Heating System : Electric, Baseboard
Basement : Crawl Space
Fireplace : Fireplace(s)
Parking : Gravel, No Garage
Waterfront Features : River Front, River Access
Utilities : Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Sewer : Septic Tank
Interior Features : High Speed Internet, Ensuite Bath
Flooring : Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Exterior Features : Balcony
Appliances
Appliances : Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Other, Dryer - Electric, Stove
Address Map
Location Text : 279 Allen Road, River John, NS B0K 1N0
County : Pictou
City : River John
Postal Code : B0K 1N0
Street : Allen
Street Number : 279
Street Suffix : Road
Longitude : W64° 58' 17''
Latitude : N45° 44' 43.7''
Directions : Turn right onto NS-6 E (signs for Pictou) 950 m. Turn right onto River John Road 2.1 km. Continue straight onto Allen Road.
Mls Area Major : 108-Rural Pictou County
Zoning : n/a
Neighborhood
High School : Pictou Academy
Elementary School : West Pictou Consolidated School
Property Details
Price Per SQFT : $ 0
Search Price : $ 0
Office Name : Coldwell Banker Open Door Realty Ltd.
Agent Name : Angela Landry
Sales History
Previous Price : $ 0
Original Price : $ 0
Selling Price : $ 0
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Additional Information
Water Source : Drilled Well
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Stories : 2
Lot Features : Cleared, Landscaped, 3 to 9.99 Acres
Levels : 2 Storey
Foundation Details : Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials : Shingle Siding
Community Features : Park, Golf, Shopping, Place of Worship, Beach, Ski Hill
Building Size : 3120
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id : N20047
List Office Mls Id : N15827
Mls Status : ACTIVE
Modification Timestamp : 2025-07-17T11:40:09Z
Originating System Name : NSAR
Residential For Sale
  • Listing ID : 202517636
  • Bedrooms : 4
  • Bathrooms : 2
  • Square Footage : 3,120 Sqft
  • Visits : 2 in 2 days
C$735000
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