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

279 Allen Rd River John NS
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
202517636
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:
2011
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.
Floor Area:
3,120 sq. ft.
Building Dimenions:
51 X 30
Prop Size:
3 to 9.99 Acres
Lot Size:
3.4 acre(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'
Main Floor
Kitchen
12' × 8'
Main Floor
Dining Room
19' × 15'
Main Floor
Living Room
28' × 14'
Main Floor
Bedroom
14' × 11'
Main Floor
Bedroom
11' × 11'
Main Floor
Storage
9' × 6'7"
2nd Level
Foyer
15' × 13'
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
17' × 11'
2nd Level
Bedroom
19' × 15'
less jogs
2nd Level
Den/Office
11' × 8'
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'
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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    Bedroom
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    Reading nook
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    Juliette Balcony
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    View to nature
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    Living Room

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Listed by Coldwell Banker Open Door Realty Ltd.
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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