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1875 Italianate in Aylesford, Nova Scotia

8/18/22 6 Comments
Posted on OHD: 8/18/22. Last OHD Update: 5/11/23.
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1144 Maple Ave, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0

Stately and stunning family home locally known as "The Doctor`s House", built for Dr. Balcom in 1875, in 1924 was succeeded by Dr. Bezanson who pioneered the cranberry industry here in the valley. The barn housed berry compartments and chutes & was later used as a Red Cross staging area for supplies destined to Europe during WWII. The home has c6 zoning which offers many uses and has been a Bed & Breakfast, an Antique Store, & a Tea Room. Today its a large beautiful family home offering tin ceilings, hardwood floors, propane and wood fireplaces, many original fixtures, decorative windows, beautiful wood trim/wainscoting, and spacious living areas throughout with plenty of character only found in these beautiful older homes. A back mudroom (with back steps to upstairs) welcomes you into a bright sunny kitchen with large island leading into a large formal dining area with patio doors to gorgeous back deck and yard with large mature trees great for entertaining or family fun. 2 spacious living rooms, a 2pc bath( tucked under the stairs) and a large office space with outside entrance finish off this main living space. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, 2, 4pc baths baths, Spacious landing with door to outside decks, and walk up attic 3 level, 50` x 45`, barn currently used as dog agility run upstairs 3 large areas and 6 car garage storage underneath. Take the virtual tour or Call today for your private viewing!
4 Bed ∙ 2.5 Bath ∙ 2,600 Sq Ft ∙ 0.79 Ac.
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