About this home

Waterfront living, sweeping south-facing views to Annapolis Royal and historic Fort Anne, across waters once sailed by tall ships, and your own shoreline access for swimming, kayaking and boating define this exceptional maritime family residence. Featured as the Globe & Mail's "Home of the Week" (May 2026), the restored Captain Joseph Hall House, c.1881, combines period craftsmanship with the comfort of a meticulously maintained home. Inside, rich wide-plank flooring, twin formal parlours, restored tin ceilings, and a grand central staircase showcase the home's distinctive character. The Wedgwood blue dining room retains its intricate "wedding cake" plaster frieze, while the bespoke kitchen with marble countertops opens to a welcoming family room with cast iron propane stove. With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, including a primary ensuite with in-floor heating, the home provides generous space for family & guests. A full-height walk-up attic offers additional potential. The ornate two-storey carriage house, with plumbing and 60-amp service, offers workshop, studio, fitness or future-use potential. The waterfront parcel includes a gazebo, spacious seating area and water access. Now enjoyed entirely as a private home, the property was once Nova Scotia's first registered Bed & Breakfast, welcoming guests for more than 50 years. Its history includes Captain Hall's daughter, Bessie Hall, Nova Scotia's famed "Seafaring Maiden." Thoughtfully upgraded while preserving its period character, improvements include a recently reshingled roof, freshly painted exterior, ducted and ductless heat pumps, upgraded insulation and plumbing, and 200-amp electrical service. All within walking distance of Annapolis Royal's restaurants, cafés, theatre, galleries, markets and year-round activities, offering a blend of recreation, culture and community. (id:63626)

Listed by: Paula Hafting, RE/MAX Banner Real Estate(Annapolis Royal)

Home facts and features

Price details

List Price

$649,000

Home facts

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Partial Bathrooms

Parking Details

Paved Yard, Garage, Detached Garage

Property Type

House

Lot Size

16801 ft²

Depth

Year Built

Built in 1881 (145 yrs old)

Title

Freehold

Exterior Finish

Wood siding

Heating Type

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

Cooling

Heat Pump, Air Conditioned

Basement Details

Crawl space

Features

Level

Amenities

32in min Entry Doorways, 5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius

Appliances

Cooktop - Propane, Dryer, Oven - Propane, Refrigerator, Washer

Agent details

Primary Agent

Paula Hafting

Primary Broker

RE/MAX Banner Real Estate(Annapolis Royal)

Listing details

Days on REW

320 Days

Property Views

MLS® Number

202512799

Source

Canadian Real Estate Association

Board

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Schools nearby

2 Schools are within 1km

Champlain Elementary School

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K - 5

Annapolis West Education Centre

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5287 Granville RoadGranville Ferry, NS, B0S 1A0