279 Allen Road River John, Nova Scotia B0K 1N0
$735,000
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 artisans 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 (id:45785)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | 202517636 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | River John |
| Amenities Near By | Golf Course, Park, Shopping, Place Of Worship, Beach |
| Features | Balcony |
| Water Front Type | Waterfront On River |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 4 |
| Bedrooms Total | 4 |
| Appliances | Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator |
| Basement Type | Crawl Space |
| Constructed Date | 2011 |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Exterior Finish | Wood Shingles |
| Fireplace Present | Yes |
| Flooring Type | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood |
| Foundation Type | Poured Concrete |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 3,120 Ft2 |
| Total Finished Area | 3120 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Drilled Well |
Parking
| Gravel |
Land
| Acreage | Yes |
| Land Amenities | Golf Course, Park, Shopping, Place Of Worship, Beach |
| Landscape Features | Landscaped |
| Sewer | Septic System |
| Size Irregular | 3.4 |
| Size Total | 3.4 Ac |
| Size Total Text | 3.4 Ac |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Foyer | 13 X 15 | ||
| Second Level | Primary Bedroom | 17 X 11 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 19 X 15 less jogs | ||
| Second Level | Den | 8 X 11 | ||
| Second Level | Bath (# Pieces 1-6) | 9 X 13 | ||
| Main Level | Mud Room | 3 X 11 | ||
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8 X 12 | ||
| Main Level | Dining Room | 19 X 15 | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 14 X 28 | ||
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11 X 14 | ||
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11 X 11 | ||
| Main Level | Bath (# Pieces 1-6) | 10 X 4 | ||
| Main Level | Storage | 6.55 X 9 |
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Angela Landry
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107 Willow Street
Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 4Z8
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