70 Skinners Cove East Road
108-Rural Pictou County
Melville
B0K 1N0
$399,900
Residential
beds: 3
baths: 2.0
1,452 sq. ft.
built: 1988
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 202607991
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1988
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Welcome to 70 Skinners Cove East Road in Melville—a versatile property that truly offers something for everyone. Set on 2.3 private acres with ocean access, this year-round single-family home combines comfort, space, and coastal charm. The property features a garage, garden shed, and a partially fenced backyard—perfect for keeping children and pets safe. Inside, the main floor offers a functional layout with a kitchen, dining room, laundry room, bathroom, and bedroom. The bright living room showcases cathedral ceilings and a beautiful view of the ocean, creating a warm and inviting space to relax. Upstairs, you’ll find a second full bathroom, a spacious bedroom, and a primary bedroom. A convenient side entrance leads to the basement, which is dry, spacious, and ideal for storage or future development into additional living space. Just down the road, you’ll find access to a wharf where you can moor a boat, along with picturesque beaches on either side—perfect for enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Located just minutes from River John, approximately 20 minutes to Tatamagouche, and about 30 minutes to the historic town of Pictou, this property offers both privacy and accessibility. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a seasonal retreat, or an income property, this one checks all the boxes. Don’t miss your chance to own this coastal gem.
- From Hwy 6 in Melville continue onto New Road for approx 1.3 km and take a right onto Skinners Cove Road East. Look for Sunrise sign on the right.
- Listing Sub-Area:
- 108-Rural Pictou County
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Residential Type:
- Single Family
- Residential Style:
- Detached
- Title To Land:
- Freehold
- Home Style:
- 1.5 Storey
- Exterior Finish:
- Wood Shingles, Vinyl
- Year built:
- 1988 (Age: 38)
- Age:
- 38
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade:
- 0
- Full Bathrooms:
- 2
- Half Bathrooms:
- 0
- Main Living Area:
- 1,452 sq. ft.135 m2
- Floor Area:
- 1,452 sq. ft.135 m2
- Building Dimenions:
- 33.9x28 + jog
- Prop Size:
- 1 to 2.99 Acres
- Lot Size:
- 2.3 acre(s)0.93 hectare(s)
- Zoning:
- Rural
- Water Supply:
- Drilled Well
- Sewer:
- Septic
- Foundation:
- Poured Concrete
- Floor Finish:
- Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- New Constr.:
- No
- Basement:
- Full
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless, Stove
- Fuel:
- Electric, Wood
- Utilities:
- Electricity
- Garage:
- Detached, Single
- Garage Description:
- Single detached
- Driveway:
- Gravel
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main Floor
- Kitchen
- 11'8"3.57 m × 9'1"2.77 m
- Main Floor
- Dining Room
- 9'5"2.87 m × 9'¼"2.75 m
- Main Floor
- Laundry/Bath
- 7'½"2.15 m × 6'1"1.84 m
- Main Floor
- Bedroom
- 12'1"3.67 m × 9'1"2.77 m
- Main Floor
- Living Room
- 16'4.88 m × 13'1"4.00 m
- 2nd Level
- Primary Bedroom
- 14'⅛"4.27 m × 13'1"3.99 m
- 2nd Level
- Bedroom
- 14'4.27 m × 13'1"3.99 m
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main Floor
- No
- -
- 8' x 7'½"
- 2nd Level
- No
- -
- 5'½" x 7'1"
- Balcony, Wood Stove(s)
- Shed
- None
- Cooktop - Electric, Oven, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Marina, Beach
- Cleared, Landscaped, Partially Fenced, Rolling, Softwood Bush, Year Round Road
- No
- Access: Ocean, View: Ocean
- Possession Info:
- Negotiable
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70 Skinners Cove East Rd.
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View of grassy yard
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Kitchen with freestanding refrigerator, backsplash, black oven, white microwave, and dark tile patterned flooring
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Kitchen featuring a wainscoted wall, freestanding refrigerator, black oven, tile patterned flooring, and brown cabinetry
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Dining Room
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Dining Area
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Laundry
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Main Floor Bath
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Main Floor Bedroom
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Living Room
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Living Room
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Living Room
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Second Floor Landing
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second floor bedroom
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Second Floor Bath
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Primary
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Side Entrance to Basement
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Basement
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Fenced in Yard
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Garage
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Private Yard
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2.3 Acres
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The View
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The Wharf
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Skinners Cove East & West
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Data was last updated April 20, 2026 at 11:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 101
- Avg list price:
- $399,900
- Min list price:
- $69,900
- Max list price:
- $2,680,000
- Avg days on market:
- 52
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 613
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $245.69
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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