For Sale: 1271 Brophy Road, Fairmont, NS

About this home

For more information, please click the "More Information" button. Exceptional rural homestead where privacy, sustainability, and natural beauty come together. Set on 115 acres of rolling woodland just 25 minutes from Antigonish, this one-of-a-kind property has been thoughtfully developed with a commitment to stewardship, self-sufficiency, and harmony with the land. Located only 3 km from Lakevale Beach on the warm waters of St. George's Bay, you'll enjoy peaceful country living while remaining close to Antigonish, St. Francis Xavier University, and the regional hospital. Approximately 110 acres of mixed, uneven-aged forest surround 5 acres of cleared fields and gardens, creating an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or anyone seeking a private retreat. The approximately 1,500 sq. ft. home was designed using passive solar principles and offers a warm, inviting, and energy-efficient living space. Inside features 2 bedrooms plus a versatile sitting room that could easily serve as a third bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, a bright open-concept kitchen, dining and living area, a Heartland Oval wood-fired cookstove, propane range, Pacific Energy Super 27 Heritage wood stove (2018), Mitsubishi 18,000 BTU heat pump, electric baseboard backup heat, spacious tiled mudroom, ample storage throughout, and two outdoor decks for relaxing and entertaining. The impressive outbuildings provide exceptional flexibility for woodworking, farming, storage, or a home-based business. The insulated 50' x 32' two-storey woodworking shop features a gambrel roof, garage bay with overhead door, 220-amp electrical service, two spacious 10-foot workshop areas, wood heat with Selkirk chimneys, a large lumber loft, and an insulated upper-level multipurpose room. Additional buildings include a planer shed, 50' x 32' barn/garage/woodshed, and a 32' x 50' attached extension. Making this an outstanding opportunity to own a truly unique rural estate. (id:63626)

Listed by: Sophie Giterman, Easy List Realty Ltd.

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$650,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Parking Details

Detached Garage, Garage

Property Type

House

Lot Size

115.0 acres

Depth

Year Built

Built in 1982 (44 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Exterior Finish

Wood shingles

Heating Type

Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Stove, Electric, Wood, Ductless

Cooling

Air Conditioned

Features

Level, Treed

Amenities

32in min Entry Doorways, 5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius, Entry less than 3 steps

Appliances

Dryer - Electric, Gas stove(s), Oven - Propane, Refrigerator, Stove, Water meter

Agent details

Primary Agent

Sophie Giterman

Primary Broker

Easy List Realty Ltd.

Listing details

Days on REW

27 Days

MLS® Number

202619159

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

10 Schools are within 154km

Duncan MacMillan High School

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Sheet Harbour Consolidated School

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Upper Musquodoboit Consolidated Elementary School

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Lakefront Consolidated Elementary School

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Oyster Pond Academy

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K - 9
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Eastern Shore District High School

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10 - 12
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Dutch Settlement Elementary School

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Gaetz Brook Junior High School

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École Des Beaux-Marais

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Porters Lake Elementary

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1271 Brophy RoadFairmont, NS, B2G 2L2