About this home

The most unforgettable homes are usually the ones that were never meant to be sold. Built in 1912 and lovingly maintained, this storybook three-bedroom, two-bath residence sits on an extraordinary 1.5-acre lot set well back from the road and enveloped by mature, park-like landscaping for privacy and serenity. A long, welcoming pathway leads to the house and a sunny rear sunporch - perfect for morning coffee - before you step into an updated kitchen with sweeping views of the expansive backyard and seasonal water views. Warm, inviting main-level living and dining spaces flow seamlessly and are complemented by a bright office, two generous bedrooms, and a full bath; efficient heat pumps provide year-round comfort. Upstairs the remarkable primary suite is a private retreat with light-filled dormers, warm wood floors, a cozy reading/office nook, walk-in closet, and a charming claw-foot soaker tub. Recent improvements - including a metal roof, new dormers, fresh exterior paint, a modernized kitchen, and numerous repairs and upgrades - leave the property in excellent condition. Beyond the homes undeniable charm lies rare redevelopment upside: current R2 zoning is expected to transition to R3, opening possibilities such as a detached accessory dwelling, a flag-lot subdivision, or larger-scale redevelopment. Under proposed zoning the site could support up to 16 units via site-plan approval or up to 24 units through a development agreement, subject to municipal approvals, with many potential units enjoying seasonal water views toward Cape Blomidon. Just a short stroll from downtown Wolfville, Acadia University, and local wineries - and backing onto the Harvest Trail. Whether youre after a year-round home, a summer retreat, multigenerational living, or long-term development upside, 146 Main Street combines timeless character, sweeping grounds, seasonal water views, and promising possibilities. (id:63626)

Listed by: Melanie Besemer, Exit Realty Town & Country

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$1,200,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Parking Details

Paved Yard, Carport, Parking Space(s), Garage

Property Type

House

Lot Size

1.51 acres

Depth

Year Built

Built in 1912 (114 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Exterior Finish

Wood shingles

Heating Type

Heat Pump, Oil, Electric, Radiator, Hot Water, Ductless

Cooling

Wall unit, Air Conditioned

Basement Details

Unfinished, Full, Walk out

Features

Treed

Amenities

32in min Hallways, 5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius

Appliances

Dryer - Electric, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer

Agent details

Primary Agent

Melanie Besemer

Primary Broker

Exit Realty Town & Country

Listing details

Days on REW

9 Days

MLS® Number

202617306

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

10 Schools are within 100km

Riverside Consolidated School

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Salem Elementary School

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Marshview Middle School

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Sackville Christian Academy

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Dorchester Consolidated School

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Tantramar Regional High School

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Caledonia Regional High School

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Hillsborough Elementary School

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St. Martins School

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École Abbey-Landry

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146 Main StreetWolfville, NS, B4P 1C1