For Sale: 477 St George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS

About this home

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity. The de Gannes-Cosby House is the oldest wood-framed building in Canada and the worlds oldest existing building in the Acadian architectural style. Built in 1708 and continuously occupied ever since, this remarkable property carries more than three centuries of stories within its walls. Originally constructed for French officer Louis de Gannes de Falaise with funds provided by King Louis XIV, the house later served as the residence of British officer Alexander Cosby, lieutenant-governor of the Fort and town of Annapolis Royal making it a tangible symbol of the sweeping history that shaped this nation. Carefully restored by Jim and Pauline How this home retains an extraordinary number of original features, including post and beam framing, sections of wattle and daub infill, massive original floorboards, fine pine paneling, and a fieldstone foundation. The planks and beams are believed to have been cut in 1707, and one standout plank in the parlour runs a full 20 feet in length and measures 31 inches wide. Walking through this home is, truly, like stepping into another century. The property offers three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms across a one-and-a-half-storey layout with an ell, a gambrel roof with dormers, and a painted clapboard exterior. The home also features a barn, and the grounds just under an acre are graced with mature trees and bushes surrounding the property, with a shared drive leading to a carriage house at the rear. (id:63626)

Listed by: Alyn How, RE/MAX Banner Real Estate(Annapolis Royal)

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$495,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Partial Bathrooms

Parking Details

Shared

Property Type

House

Lot Size

1.48 acres

Depth

Year Built

Built in 1708 (318 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Exterior Finish

Wood siding

Heating Type

Stove, Forced air, Oil, Electric, Wood, Furnace

Basement Details

Crawl space

Features

Level

Amenities

32in min Hallways, Entry less than 3 steps

Appliances

Refrigerator, Stove

Agent details

Primary Agent

Alyn How

Primary Broker

RE/MAX Banner Real Estate(Annapolis Royal)

Listing details

Days on REW

12 Days

MLS® Number

202620654

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

2 Schools are within 1km

Annapolis West Education Centre

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6 - 12

Champlain Elementary School

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K - 5

477 St George StreetAnnapolis Royal, NS, B0S 1A0