If you’re looking for privacy and comfort, you may fall in love with this property. It’s situated on the North Mountain in the Annapolis Valley within 25 minutes to the university town of Wolfville and the larger town of Kentville. The Bay of Fundy is just a few minutes away with easy access at Baxter’s Harbour or Hall’s Harbour. The property consists of 22 acres of mostly hardwood forest. A long laneway winds in from the road to a clearing. Standing proud is a custom built timberframe offering about 3,000 square feet of very comfortable living space. The main frame construction is all heavy timbers, hand pegged for strength and beauty. The exterior is clad with vertical T & G wood siding providing a rustic face to this contemporary structure. The roof is steel for a maintenance free finish and bold look. The overall structure has a barn like appearance. \

Once inside you quickly realize the interior has been created for energy efficiency, beauty and comfort. The main foyer is wide, tall and deep. To the left is a large livingroom with woodstove. Tucked in behind the livingroom is a large side entry ideal for use as a mudroom, or indoor dog room when they come in from outside “wet”. A few steps down is the basement area under the main part of the house. It’s completely finished and includes a huge room, perfect for a workshop, studio, exercise room, wine making, games or storage. There’s also another smaller room, laundry room and a 2 piece bath. To the right of the main foyer is the main living area. It’s a big space about 29’ x 24’ divided only by a few big timber posts and another staircase. Half of this space is a dining and sitting area with woodstove while the other side is a well appointed kitchen with space for a kitchen desk and computer and additional seating. There’s also a huge “walk-in” pantry. The far end of the kitchen opens to the sunroom with deck. In this kitchen wing, part of the ceiling over the diningroom is wide open to the peak. The ceilings above are all plank and beam, beautiful to look at with amazing timber work all around.

A “mission style” staircase takes you up to a sleeping area. Here you find a huge bedroom with lots of windows and a wall of closet space. There’s a nice bathroom with clawfoot tub (and shower) and a custom-built vanity with unique hardwood inlays. A second bedroom is ideal for younger residents or those who are young at heart. A small doorway from this bedroom opens to a hidden room with vaulted ceiling. It’s currently a child’s playroom and it’s fantastic.

Outside this bedroom area is a galley which looks down into the diningroom. This is a terrific space with a big wall for art or bookcases. And it’s also a space where an opening could be added to take you into the secret room. Back to the main foyer on the west side of the home, a second custom staircase takes you up to the level above the livingroom. Up here, you’ll find a sitting area and master bedroom suite. The bedroom is grand with a timbered ceiling rising to a peak. The connecting ensuite looks like those you’ve seen in the magazines. It’s big, bright and bold. A big soaker tub with tile surround. A long cabinet with unique sink and taps. Beautiful floor. WOW. And, a huge walk-in closet with shelves on 3 sides.

This house has been well maintained with many recent upgrades. It’s totally electrically heated and built to be super insulated. It has a security system, septic and deep drilled well. Near the house is a wonderful workshop. It’s about 16 x 40 with a full height loft area over part of the second level. It’s wired and ideal for woodworking and other uses. If this sounds like you, call or email for more photos, details on the construction and a complete overview of this special community. This is a great area for gardening, and nearby residents grow everything from grapes, other fruit to veggies. Don’t miss this rare find.