Discover comfort, efficiency, and versatility on 4.5 acres in the seaside community of Melville. Built in 2012, the main home is clad in durable CanExel siding and rests on an ICF foundation for superior energy efficiency. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main level. The partially developed basement, complete with a Selkirk fireplace, offers excellent potential to add additional bedrooms or living space. A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath guesthouse, equipped with both a woodstove and a heat pump, provides the perfect setup for extended family, guests, or rental income. For those who need space to work or create, the property includes a 38’ x 40’ detached garage with plumbing already run for a future bathroom (water hookup required), a 12’ x 16’ storage building, and a fully wired and heated workshop—perfect for projects, vehicles, or even a home-based business. Enjoy the best of rural coastal living just minutes from Skinners Cove and Northumberland Strait beaches, while being only 5 minutes from River John, 10 minutes from Toney River, and 20 minutes from the historic town of Pictou. With modern construction, multiple dwellings, abundant workshop space, and endless potential
River John Exit form the Pictou Rotary, about 25 minutes form the town of Pictou
Listing Sub-Area:
108-Rural Pictou County
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
1 Level
Year built:
13
(Age: 2,012)
Age:
2012
Bedrooms:
2
Bedrooms Above Grade:
1
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
955 sq. ft.88.7 m2
Floor Area:
1,815 sq. ft.169 m2
Building Dimenions:
21'2" X 30' + 13' X 6'6" + 3'3" X 5'5" + 11'X 17'6
Prop Size:
3 to 9.99 Acres
Lot Size:
1,493.56 acre(s)604 hectare(s)
Zoning:
Res
Water Supply:
Drilled Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Insulated Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Other
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Partially Developed
Heating:
Baseboard, Fireplace, Heat Pump -Ductless, Stove
Fuel:
Electric, Wood
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Detached, Wired
Garage Description:
Wired, water is run to the garage, it will need to hooked up.
Parking Description:
Multiple
Driveway:
Gravel
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Eat In Kitchen
24'11"7.59 m × 16'5"5.00 m
Main Floor
Living Room
15'4"4.67 m × 13'11"4.24 m
Main Floor
Primary Bedroom
17'2"5.23 m × 12'7"3.84 m
Main Floor
Foyer
14'5"4.39 m × 8'1"2.46 m
Lower Level
Rec Room
28'7"8.71 m × 14'8"4.47 m
Lower Level
Bedroom
10'3.05 m × 10'3.05 m
Lower Level
Workshop
15'10"4.83 m × 13'2"4.01 m
Lower Level
OTHER
13'3.96 m × 6'9"2.06 m
Lower Level
Utility
7'8"2.34 m × 5'10"1.78 m
Main Floor
Laundry/Bath
10'3.05 m × 9'11"3.02 m
Main Floor
Kitchen
16'6"5.03 m × 10'10"3.30 m
Main Floor
Living Room
16'6"5.03 m × 8'11"2.72 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
11'2"3.40 m × 9'11"3.02 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
10'3.05 m × 8'2.44 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Lower Level
No
-
5' x 5'
Main Floor
No
-
8' x 6'
Central Vacuum, Ensuite Bath, Wood Stove(s), Fireplace(s)
None
Central Vacuum, Stove, Dryer, Washer, Freezer - Stand Up, Microwave, Refrigerator
Data was last updated September 3, 2025 at 03:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
136
Avg list price:
$399,700
Min list price:
$49,999
Max list price:
$3,350,000
Avg days on market:
77
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
636
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$253.44
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.