6 days on Market

279 Allen Rd, River John, Nova Scotia B0K 1N0

Detached
4
2
~3120 sqft
$735,000
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2
~3120 sqft

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Days on market6 days

Estimated valueNot available

Price/Sqft$235/sqft

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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 artisan’s 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.


Property Details

StyleOther
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Age of property2011
SqFt~3120 SqFt
Lot Size-
Parking Spaces-
MLS ®Number202517636
Community NamePictou
Data SourceNSAR
Listing byColdwell Banker Open Door Realty Ltd.

Features

Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Basement: Crawl Space

2nd Level Floor

Bedroom

19 x 15

Foyer

13 x 15

Bath 2

9 x 13

Den/Office

8 x 11


Property History

Jul 12, 2025
ListedActive
$735,000
6 days on market
history photo preview50
Listing by nsar®
Property listed by Coldwell Banker Open Door Realty Ltd., Brokerage
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Market Data - Pictou

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Strong Buyer's Market

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Detached house - for the past 30 days

Buyer's market Seller's market

Avg. Days on Market

Past 30 days

37 days

Compared to

2024

54 days

2023

25 days

2022

24 days

New Listings

Past 30 days

79 listings

Compared to

2024

84 listings

2023

64 listings

2022

91 listings

Units sold

Past 30 days

25 units

Compared to

2024

45 units

2023

42 units

2022

59 units

Median Sold Price

Past 30 days

$296,000

Compared to

2024

$255,000

2023

$186,000

2022

$218,500


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