13769 Hwy 6

This gracious 1912 home is nestled on 3 acres, with 250′ shore frontage, overlooking the tidal waters of Wallace Harbour. This house was originally built by a Wallace gentleman, Robert Nelson, to woo his lady friend from PEI. He used only the finest materials – ironwood doors & frames; original hardwood floors throughout – dining room, living room, foyer, all bedrooms, hallways. The basement is fully lined with Wallace sandstone (www.wallacequarries.com); insulated and sealed.

This fabulous 3700 sq ft ocean view house is a rare find. This property situated in historic Wallace will rejuvenate your soul with its peaceful surroundings and its tranquility.
The green thumb will be busy on the grounds with flowers, shrubs, mature trees and a 50′ x 75′ chemical free vegetable ‘patch’ and 50 hops climbing perrenials. The 3 acres is completely ecological, no pesticides or commercial fertilizers used; well water is spring fed, chlorine & fluoride free.

You may explore the Wallace waterways and meet the seals, blue heron, Canada geese, marvel at the osprey, eagles above and many birds and wildlife in the area.
Several beaches are close by and our beaches boast the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. There are walking and hiking trails; the TransCanada trails for bikers, joggers and atv’ers. There are 3 renowned golf courses close by for the avid or casual golfer – all courses have water views. Jost Winery vineyard is only 9 minutes away. Wentworth Ski Hill is 18 minutes away for winter fun.
The community boasts a Fire Dept. trained in medical response, Historical Society, Museum and Community Development Association. This house is a five minute walk to the village with fishery, wharf, post office, gas station, restaurant, convenience / liquor store; 7 minutes to Fox Harb’r resort, 10 minutes to Northumberland golf course and 5 minutes to Wallace River golf course; all courses are alongside the water; 15 minute drive to the communities of Pugwash or Tatamagouche and hospitals; 45 minutes to Amherst, 1-1/2 hours to Moncton Airport or Mt Alison University and 1 hr. 20 minutes to Halifax International Airport; 1.5 hrs to Halifax (capital city of Nova Scotia).

This 3 acre property has tremendous business possibilities and potential, with 7 bedrooms, including a 2 bedroom loft apartment, with stunning views; room to expand +/or build waterfront units. This 1912 Victorian home has had only 4 families to call it Home. It has been run as a successful b and b with fine dining and may still be re-opened, should one choose.

Features of this property are:
– 250’ shoreline frontage on Wallace Harbour
– 3 stairways and period style wallpaper enhance the historic charm of the house.
– 36 windows, including 5 large picture windows, provide abundant natural light.
– 6 private bathrooms (1 on the ground floor). Two bathrooms have whirlpool
jet tubs;
– 2 bedrooms have fireplaces;
– Original ironwood doors and frames.
– Original hardwood floor throughout main floor living room, dining room, foyer and bedrooms.
– Foyer with piano and 9’ ceilings throughout.
– Gravel Parking lot for up to 7 vehicles.
– 11 mins to Gulf Shore provincial park and beach.
– 10 mins to Northumberland Links Golf course – rated #3 in Nova Scotia.
– 7 mins to renowned Fox Harb’r Resort – gated golf course community.
– 9 mins to Jost Winery and vineyards (which attracts tens of ‘000’s visitors each year)
– 1 km to post office and local village.
– 1 km to wharf
– 15 mins to either Pugwash or Tatamagouche Hospitals.