The “Captain John Johnson” house was built in 1844 on the shore of the Annapolis Basin in Granville Ferry. It looks across to the historic town of Annapolis Royal with unobstructed views, southern exposure and direct access to the water. The front of the house retains its original character but a modern addition to the water side opens up the view and adds more quality living spaces.

As soon as you open the heavy front door and enter, you feel the quality and character of this fine home. To the left is the original livingroom. To the right is a spacious diningroom. In behind these principal rooms is a modern kitchen with a more relaxed diningroom. Off the kitchen is a well appointed side entry with closet. On the south side facing the water is a family room 15 x 30, with efficient woodstove, doors to the expansive deck, high ceiling and floor to ceiling windows to capture the passive solar and the views.

Behind this main living space is a cozy bedroom with 3 piece bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious center hall, storage/linen closet, large bedroom with ensuite bath, a third bedroom (presently used as a home office) and the master bedroom with ensuite bath. The master is large and very sunny with big windows looking out to the water. Overall, the house offers over 2,400 square feet of very comfortable and unique living space.

Outside an expansive deck wraps around the side and across the south providing about 600 square feet of elevated space for dining, relaxing and enjoying the water. Most of the floors are wide pine plank or ceramic.All the windows have been replaced and the home is fully insulated. The house sits on a reinforced stone and concrete foundation and has excellent systems including municipal water and sewer, oil-fired, warm-air heating, upgraded electrical and plumbing, efficient woodstove, high-speed internet and cable.

There is parking space for 3 cars and a terrific south-facing back yard ideal for gardening. Down by the water’s edge is a charming little boathouse. From here you can launch your kayak or canoe or take your tender out to a mooring for a larger boat. This property offers a unique opportunity to own a direct waterfront home with great views, in this historic community.