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1862 Italianate – Nova Scotia

3/12/14 17 Comments
Posted on OHD: 3/12/14. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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3717 Highway 1, Beaver River, Nova Scotia

Sea Captains Home with Great Potential. Just a minute’s walk from this home you will find yourself on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. A former Sea Captains home this is the oldest home in Beaver River built in by Harvey Cann in 1862. Solid and grand it awaits the right buyer to restore it to its former beauty. This is truly a project home that will require TLC but the element of the original home remain in place. You will find a stained glass door, gracious staircase, curved walls and wonderful moldings. Recent improvements include new roof shingles, new furnace, new hot water heater, electric breakers, bath, laundry and more. Upgrades to wiring and plumbing including a filtration system are also in place. The Italianate style is unique for this area. Step out your door and you will be a minutes walk from the shore of the Bay of Fundy. Views of Port Maitland as well as sunsets over the bay can be seen from many rooms. A few minutes finds you at Port Maitland or Mavillette Beach. Fifteen minutes will take you to the town of Yarmouth. If you love history and want to make your home by the sea this could be the project for you.
3 Bed ∙ 1 Bath ∙ 2,296 Sq Ft ∙ 1.02 Ac.
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