279 Allen Road
108-Rural Pictou County
River John
B0K 1N0
$735,000
Residential
beds: 4
baths: 2.0
3,120 sq. ft.
built: 2011
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202517636
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 2011
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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.
- Turn right onto NS-6 E (signs for Pictou) 950 m. Turn right onto River John Road 2.1 km. Continue straight onto Allen Road.
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 108-Rural Pictou County
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 2 Storey
- Exterior Finish:
- Wood Shingles
- Year built:
- 2011 (Age: 14)
- Age:
- 14
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 4
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 0
- Full Bathrooms:
- 2
- Half Bathrooms:
- 0
- Main Living Area:
- 3,120 sq. ft.290 m2
- Floor Area:
- 3,120 sq. ft.290 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 51 X 30
- Prop Size:
- 3 to 9.99 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 3.4 acre(s)1.38 hectare(s)
- Zoning:
- n/a
- Water Supply:
- Drilled Well
- Sewer:
- Septic
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Ceramic, Hardwood
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Crawl Space
- Heating:
- Baseboard, ETS (Elec Therm Storage)
- Fuel:
- Geo Thermal
- Utilities:
- Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
- Garage:
- None
- Parking Description:
- Multiple
- Driveway:
- Gravel
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Mud Room
- 11'3.35 m × 3'.91 m
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 12'3.66 m × 8'2.44 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 19'5.79 m × 15'4.57 m
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 28'8.53 m × 14'4.27 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 14'4.27 m × 11'3.35 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 11'3.35 m × 11'3.35 m
- Main Floor
- Storage
- 9'2.74 m × 6'7"2.00 m
- 2nd Level
- Foyer
- 15'4.57 m × 13'3.96 m
- 2nd Level
- Primary Bedroom
- 17'5.18 m × 11'3.35 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 19'5.79 m × 15'4.57 m
- less jogs
- 2nd Level
- Den/Office
- 11'3.35 m × 8'2.44 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 10' x 4'
- 2nd Level
- No
- -
- 9' x 13'
- Balcony, Ensuite Bath, Fireplace(s)
- Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer and sauna
- Light fixtures in dining room and living room.
- None
- Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Other
- Golf Course, Park, Shopping, Ski Hill, Place of Worship, Beach
- Cleared, Landscaped
- River
- Yes
- 1150'351 m
- Access: River Front
- 279 ALLEN RD LOT 1 BIGNEY DWELLING
- Rental Income:
- Potential
- Possession Info:
- Negotiable
- Elementary School:
- West Pictou Consolidated School
- High School:
- Pictou Academy
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279 Allen Rd River John NS
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Reading nook
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Primary Bedroom
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Juliette Balcony
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Living Room
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Data was last updated July 16, 2025 at 03:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 144
- Avg list price:
- $422,400
- Min list price:
- $77,500
- Max list price:
- $5,885,000
- Avg days on market:
- 54
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 586
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $272.23
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
108-Rural Pictou County. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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