I love this property and you will too if you are looking for a stunning well crafted, energy efficient, modern home situated in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. It’s nicely located on a wonderful 2.3 acre property on a quiet road just 5 minutes from the university town of Wolfville. The house was custom built for the present owner 3.5 years ago and oriented to capture passive solar gain. In fact, the house was designed for year round comfort and to capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Its modern 1.5 story design takes on a country look with its classic cedar shingled exterior and white trim details. The interior is very contemporary, both in terms of layout and finishes. The home is very spacious offering 2,200 square feet of living space with lots of windows, soaring ceilings, unique spaces and upscale finishes. The main entry opens to a cozy foyer which opens to a large multi-purpose room with huge windows framing a big view of the mountain range off in the distance. It’s perfect for a main open concept living area with plenty of room for dining.

Off this room is a large covered verandah. Adjoining this comfortable space is an open concept kitchen with lots of cabinetry and a side counter for working, serving and dining, with space for 4 stools. This kitchen is well laid out and will appeal to those who like to cook and engage with company at the same time. On the other side of the kitchen is a stunning great room with vaulted ceiling and a large floor to ceiling wood burning masonry fireplace. Behind this room (facing due south) is the 30 x 6 foot sunroom with three walls of glass and a door to the outside. It’s ideal for many uses, from relaxing, indoor gardening, exercise, crafts or studio space. A wide staircase takes you up to the second level. On the other side of the stairs is another large main floor room currently used as a home office. Completing the first level is the laundry room, side entry, bathroom and large storage room.

Upstairs opens to a spacious common area with a “gallery” space overlooking the great room below. A well appointed bathroom is located in the centre with two matching bedrooms on either side. Both of these bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, large closets and doors to a second level deck. A sitting room (which could be a third bedroom) completes the upper level. It, too, has a vaulted ceiling. The interior finish work is amazing. Custom-made trims, beautiful laminate floors (some with inlays), interesting light fixtures, pleasing paint finishes, wood cabinets, quality hardware, large wall spaces for art, soaring ceilings and plenty of natural light. It has great systems too, including a deep drilled well, septic system and masonry wood fireplace which is so efficient it can easily heat the entire house. There’s also electric heat back-up.

The property itself is beautiful. The house is positioned down in a hollow, protected from the wind and surrounded by a small forested area on the west with an open, sloped field. It’s a natural paradise with many interesting trees, wild berries and birds. Oh, and there are horses in the field next door. I expect this is a very good area for gardening if you are inclined and grape growing as well, as one of the more well known wineries is just up the road.

Quality and comfort. Easy to heat and maintain. Stylish living and close to all services. Sounds just about perfect ...and all the quality appliances are included.