


Listing Courtesy of: NOVA SCOTIA - IDX / Coldwell Banker Open Door Realty / Angela Landry
279 Allen Road River John, NS B0K 1N0
Active (8 Days)
$735,000
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
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OPENSat, Jul 191:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description
The House That Love Built Your Forever Home Awaits Discover a truly magical retreat nestled on 3.4 acres of stunning riverfront beauty! This extraordinary home, crafted by the late visionary Gilles Plante for himself and his wife, renowned poet and children's author Sheree Fitch, is a rare gem! A sanctuary full of character, charm, and serenity. A Home Filled with Love and Character! This one-of-a-kind residence is ideal as a healing retreat, summer cottage, or a nurturing single-family home. The open-concept living area, designed to showcase the breathtaking river view, is framed by a wall of south-facing windows, flooding the space with natural light, providing additional solar heat in colder months. Exceptional Features: An artisans take on a traditional country cottage/farm house. Four spacious bedrooms and two full baths. Large dining and great room, perfect for gatherings and house parties. Comfortable living room with a stunning stone fireplace featured in Saltscapes Magazine. A secret door adds an element of enchantment and plenty of surprise Efficient walk-in kitchen pantry, laundry room. Private yoga/ meditation space, loft, and sauna for relaxation and restoration. A study with supply closet. Spacious master bedroom with Juliette balcony. Built-in pine bookshelves, walk-in closets with drawers and shelves Splendid views from almost every window. Beautifully landscaped exterior with a charming wrap-around porch enhances tranquil outdoor space. The south facing backyard, currently a container garden, is a blank canvas waiting for your creativity, needs and dreams. A woodland path through a poplar grove to the river. A look out spot for eagle watchers. Direct river access (approximately 1150 feet of river frontage)- a river for swimming, kayaks and small boats. Ten minutes from the Trans Canada trail, hikers, skiers and atv-ers. Several public and private beaches (0pen to all) are nearby. Wait No Longer for The Home or Endeavour of Your Dreams.
MLS®:
202517636
202517636
Lot Size
3.4 acres
3.4 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2011
2011
Style
2 Storey
2 Storey
Views
No
No
County
Pictou County
Pictou County
Listed By
Angela Landry, Coldwell Banker Open Door Realty
Source
NOVA SCOTIA - IDX
Last checked Jul 19 2025 at 10:44 AM GMT+0000
NOVA SCOTIA - IDX
Last checked Jul 19 2025 at 10:44 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Appliances : Stove
- Appliances : Dishwasher
- Appliances : Dryer - Electric
- Appliances : Washer
- Appliances : Refrigerator
- Appliances : Other
Subdivision
- #45
Lot Information
- Access: River Front
- Cleared
- Landscaped
Property Features
- Fireplace: Exterior Features : Fireplace(s)
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
- Baseboard
- Ets (Elec Therm Storage)
Flooring
- Ceramic
- Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utility Information
- Utilities: Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Sewer: Septic, Drilled Well
- Fuel: Geo Thermal
School Information
- Elementary School: West Pictou Consolidated School
Parking
- Gravel
- Spaces : 0
- Multiple
Stories
- 2
Living Area
- 3,120 sqft
Location
Disclaimer: Square footage is based on information available to agent, including County records. Information has not been verified by agent and should be verified by buyer.