Beautifully built and updated with care, this elegant 19th century home will captivate with distinctive architecture and fine craftsmanship. Featuring original hardwood floors, doors and hardware, as well as period mouldings. The home also has custom wood windows and walls finished with period-style wallpapers in a tasteful colour palette installed circa 2008. The central hallway is flanked by two large parlours with bay windows, and doors into adjoining rooms. The formal dining room features the original tin ceiling, a built in china cabinet and garden doors. Also, a fourth room with garden doors and closet would make a lovely office, or possible main floor bedroom. The light-filled eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook has loads of country charm. Solid wood counter tops, open shelving, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, and a copper coloured ceiling add warmth and character. A back door leads to a mudroom and attached shed. Finally, on the main floor you will find a powder room with stacking washer & dryer. The second floor features a spacious landing with sitting area in the large central dormer. The primary bedroom consists of two adjoining rooms with ample space for furniture and wardrobe. 2 additional bedrooms will accommodate family or guests. The beautifully tiled 4 piece bathroom feels like a hotel spa, with its double-size porcelain tiled shower and floor, and claw-foot soaking tub. Other updates circa 2008 include new plumbing, wiring, insulation, kitchen and baths, veranda rebuilt and other significant restoration. Some more recent updates include a new furnace and fibreglass oil tank 2013, whole home water filtration system, roof shingled in 2022, fresh paint inside and out this year. The large out building has a full loft and rooms that were once a gallery; it could accommodate a single vehicle. Located along the shores of St Mary's Bay, close to seaside parks and beaches. All amenities just 15 minutes away in Digby.