Country Dream

This unique property has so much character I don’t know where to begin. It’s located just outside New Germany about 25 minutes to Bridgewater. The property consists of 3.5 acres mostly open with mature trees, lawn, pasture and gardens. In recent years it was fenced for horses. The house sits well back off the road, nicely elevated with pleasant views of the lake across the road. As you go up the laneway, there’s a single car garage on your left. Across from the house is a very cool looking 1.5 story barn. It’s been rewired and is ideal for horses or other animals, cars, boats and storage. On one side there’s excellent space for a workshop. On the other side the original post and beam structure soars to the peak with stairs to a half loft above.

The house dates back into the 1800s. It’s loaded with charm and has been renovated and updated from top to bottom. It sits on an older stone foundation and has a small basement area for the furnace and other systems. The exterior is finished with traditional cedar shingles, lots of trim work, dormers and interesting angles. There’s a covered verandah across the front and down one side. Inside, you’ll love it. The kitchen and family room run across the back side with doors to the rear deck and terrace area. The kitchen is amazing. If you love to cook, I think you’ll enjoy the amount of working space, quality custom cupboards, built-in appliances, pantry area and centre island. The back splash is covered with hand-made custom ceramic tiles. The ceiling over the kitchen is vaulted giving it a wonderful spacious feeling. The adjoining family room is about 15 x 15 and has a recently installed woodstove. Off the family room is a 2 piece bathroom. Next to the kitchen is the open concept diningroom and beyond the dining is the cozy livingroom. Also on this level is a large laundry room and small den which can double as a home office. All of the windows have been replaced and the interior trim and decor is above average.

Upstairs you find two smaller bedrooms both with vaulted ceilings and a very spacious master bedroom. Completing this level is a well appointed 4 piece bathroom. This is not a large home but it is packed with character. Anyone who comes to view this home will agree, “it’s fantastic”. Systems include dug well, septic, woodstove and oil fired warm air heating.

There’s a newly built chicken coop too, so if your move to the country includes chickens, you’re ready to go! The Centennial Trail borders the property. So, if you have horses, or enjoy biking, walking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, you’ll be in heaven. From this property you can travel for miles and miles in both directions. It’s easy access and a first class trail through Nova Scotia’s interior forest. If you’re a boater or enjoy kayaks, canoes or fishing, access to the lake is virtually one minute from this property. Can it get any better? This is it. The perfect hobby farm, ideal retirement property or the second home you’ve always dreamed about for weekend get-aways.