115-Acre Homestead in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
1271 Brophy Road, Fairmont, Antigonish County, NS
PID: 01230382
Exceptional rural homestead where privacy, sustainability, and natural beauty come together. Set on 115 acres of rolling woodland just 25 minutes from Antigonish, this one-of-a-kind property has been lovingly developed over more than 50 years with a commitment to stewardship, self-sufficiency, and harmony with the land.
Only 3 km from the sandy beach on the warm waters of St. George’s Bay, there is the perfect balance of peaceful country living and convenient access to the amenities of Antigonish, including St. Francis Xavier University and the regional hospital.
The Land
Approximately 110 acres of mixed, uneven-aged forest surround 5 acres of cleared fields and gardens. The property features perennial flower beds, mature apple and shade trees, a fire pond, and a picturesque stream flowing into the MacGillivray Brook, which forms the northern boundary.
Recognized for outstanding environmental stewardship, this property received the Nova Scotia Regional Woodlot Owner of the Year Award in 1993 and 2003. Two kilometers of woods roads provide easy access throughout the property and to its mature stands of hardwood, hemlock, and pine.
The Home
Designed with passive solar principles, the approximately 1,500-square-foot home is warm, inviting, and built to last.
Features include:
2 bedrooms plus a flexible sitting room that could serve as a third bedroom
2 full bathrooms
Bright open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area
Heartland Oval wood-fired cookstove and propane range
Pacific Energy Super 27 Heritage wood stove (2018)
Mitsubishi 18,000 BTU heat pump for efficient heating and cooling
Electric baseboard backup heat
Spacious tiled mudroom and rootcellar with walkout entry
Ample storage spaces including lofts, closets and cabinets
Two outdoor decks
One of the home’s most remarkable qualities is the use of natural materials including structural lumber, cabinetry, and interior wood harvested from the property itself and milled on-site, creating a home that is deeply connected to the surrounding forest.
Workshop & Outbuildings
Ideal for woodworkers, craftspeople, or anyone seeking versatile workspace, the property includes a substantial 50′ × 32′ insulated two-story woodworking shop with:
Gambrel roof
Garage bay with overhead door
220-amp electrical service
Two spacious 10-foot ceiling workshop areas
Wood heat with Selkirk chimneys
Large lumber storage loft
Insulated upper-level multipurpose room
Additional buildings include:
Planer shed
50′ × 32′ barn/garage/woodshed
32′ × 50′ attached extension
The Mobile Dimension portable sawmill, along with related equipment and machinery, may also be available through separate negotiation.
A Rare Opportunity
For those seeking a sustainable lifestyle surrounded by nature and a business opportunities, this property offers work, storage and recreational space.
Viewings are by appointment only. Prospective buyers are invited to send a brief introduction describing what appeals to them about the property. We are pleased to answer questions and arrange private showings for pre-approved buyers.
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