You won’t believe how many great features are included in this exciting new listing. Nicely situated in Melvern Square, this 8 acre property is ideally located on the valley floor with easy access to valley towns, shops and services, Highway 101 and the Bay of Fundy.

This century home has been well cared for over the years and the present owner recently added a huge timber frame addition to the back side. This well planned addition makes this property just about perfect for anyone who needs lots of quality space. Overall, there’s more than 4,400 sq ft of finished space. The original home is a full two story stately residence. The front door opens to a cozy foyer. To the left is a huge, sunny livingroom with a Jotul woodstove and wood ceiling. The country kitchen is straight ahead and is situated in the middle of the home. Large glass pocket doors open the kitchen to the family room and formal diningroom. The family room is on the left and also has a door back into the livingroom. This room is also generous in size and has a wonderful west-facing wall of glass fitted with custom wooden shutters. A large glass door opens to a private deck and terrace area. The diningroom is also large and sunny and connects to a spacious library room with built-in bookcases. Both of these rooms have matching wainscotting. A convenient laundry room is tucked away behind the kitchen. Beyond the diningroom is the lower access to the new timber addition.

Back in the lower foyer, a stairway takes you up to the second level. Up here you’ll find a huge master bedroom (21 feet in length) and three more cozy bedrooms all with closets. There’s a full bathroom as well as a 2 piece bath. The smaller bedroom has access to the second floor balcony. The main residence sits on a solid foundation with inside and outside entries. The house has very good systems including electric heating, oil fired, warm-air heating, efficient woodstove, an oil drip stove, drilled well, upgraded electrical and septic systems.

The 4 year old timber frame addition was added in such a way that it appears as if it has always been there. The main access to this space is by a side door off the parking area. It’s a custom built wooden door, and once opened and you step inside, it’s a whole other world. This super insulated addition is 22’ x 44’ with two floors. There’s access from inside the house to this space from both the downstairs and upstairs. There’s a wonderful entry with lots of built-in cubbies and straight ahead is a large bathroom. To the right is a huge open room with plank and beam ceilings. Lots of large windows and a solid oak floor. Even though this post and beam construction is amazing, I’d have to say the focal point of this beautiful room is the massive “Margin” woodburning cookstove at the far end. The owner imported this custom built new stove from the USA and serves as the primary heating source for this comfortable space. A switchback staircase takes you to the second level. It’s wide open, vaulted to the peak with beamed ceilings and an oak floor. It measures 43’ x 21’ and has a door to an outside stairway. Currently this section of the house is used for a Tea Room, yoga classes, and unique gifts from around the world. Imagine the possibilities. If you are considering a B & B, the Tea Room may appeal to you just the way it is. If you’re an artist, you’ll love the studio and gallery space. If you are looking for space for your home-based business or office, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more comfortable, spacious and beautiful work environment.

The property consists of 8 acres with mature trees, lawn, well established perennial gardens and a huge open field with Class “A” soil. Beyond the field the land rolls down to a marsh with a fantastic brook. Yes, there are trout in the brook! This is a natural paradise with ducks, herons and eagles. A thick forested area completes the land. There are 4 outbuildings including a 30 x 34 two-story barn with horse stalls and workshop, a 10 x 12 shed, 11 x 22 garage and a quaint 12 x 12 potting shed.

This is an amazing property. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity.