Beautiful Old House! Circa 1855 On 15.4 Acres Listed For Only $449,000!
- Address: 523 Mill Village East Rd, Queens, NS B0J 2H0
- Price: C$449,000
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Living Space: 2,146 sqft
- Year Built: 1855
- Lot Size: 15.4 Acres
- Key Features: 350 feet of riverfront on the Medway River, massive post and beam barn, fruit trees (including peach!), spiral staircase, and exposed ceiling beams.
If you love houses that feel like they belong in a storybook, this 170-year-old Cape is going to steal your heart. It sits high above the Medway River, tucked under the shade of giant ash trees that make the sunlight look soft and magical. This is the kind of home that isn’t just a building; it is a retreat that feels whimsical, warm, and full of romance. Inside, you will find everything that makes an old house special. There are original wood floors, rustic barnboard walls, and heavy exposed ceiling beams that remind you of the history in every room. It has a wonderful, free-flowing layout that feels much more open than many homes from the mid-1800s.
While the house is very old, it has been lovingly improved over the years. The owners added a sunny dining room that opens right onto a deck, a main-floor studio for your art or hobbies, and a very large primary bedroom. One of my favorite parts is the spiral staircase that leads you upstairs to three more cozy bedrooms. The bathroom upstairs is a dream, featuring a deep soaker tub where you can relax after a long day. To keep things warm during the winter, there is a central woodstove that is very energy efficient. It’s the perfect spot to curl up with a book while the fire crackles.
The land here is truly breathtaking. A tree-lined path leads you down to 350 feet of your own private riverfront. The Medway River is pristine and perfect for swimming, kayaking, or even fishing right from your own bank. At night, you can sit by the fire pit at the water’s edge and watch the local cows grazing across the river while bald eagles fly overhead. The gardens are just as special, filled with wisteria, flowering shrubs, and even a peach tree that grows plenty of fruit. There are also raised garden beds that are just waiting for a new owner to bring them back to life with fresh vegetables and flowers.
The “pièce de résistance” of this property is the incredible 24 x 30 post and beam barn. It sits right across from the house and comes with 10 acres of its own! This space is perfect for starting a hobby farm, building a few guest cabins, or even setting up a private campground. Even though you have all this privacy and nature, you aren’t isolated. You are close to a general store and post office, and only 20 minutes away from bigger towns like Bridgewater. It is the perfect place to enjoy the quiet country life while still being close to everything you need.
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Listed by:
Sheila Sinnott,
Land & Sea Real Estate Services Inc Brokerage
