78 GLENFOREST Drive, HALIFAX

2026-03-23
 

Quick Summary

Location
78 GLENFOREST Drive, HALIFAX, Nova Scotia B3M1H8
Price
$599,900 CAD
Status:
For Sale
Property Type:
Single Family
Area:
2026 sqft
Bedrooms:
2 bed +2
Bathrooms:
2
Year of Construction:
1965
Video Link:

MLS®#202605126

Property Description

Welcome to 78 Glenforest Drive, a beautifully updated home offering the perfect blend of modern comfort and nature-connected living in one of Halifaxs most desirable communities. Backing onto a peaceful greenbelt with a gentle brook beyond, this property delivers rare privacy while being just minutes from the Peninsula, and within walking distance to schools, parks, and everyday amenities. Thoughtfully renovated, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a bright, flexible layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, with sun-filled main living spaces, an updated kitchen designed for function and flow, and a spa-inspired main bath creating a calm retreat. The fully finished walkout lower level expands your options with a spacious family room, kitchenette area, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath, making it perfect for extended family, guests, or teens, with seamless access to the backyard. Recent upgrades include a new fridge (2026), custom BBQ deck with privacy wall and stone patio (2025), new basement flooring (2024), and added attic insulation for improved energy efficiency, all complemented by heating and cooling systems for year-round comfort. Outside, the landscaped yard invites you to relax and entertain while enjoying the natural surroundings, and the carport offers added convenience with a functional workshop space ideal for projects, storage, or hobby use. Located in a family-friendly neighbourhood known for its green spaces, trails, and strong community feel, this move-in ready home offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity with the perfect balance of city convenience and quiet retreat. (id:32467)

Property Features

Ammenities Near By

  • Ammenities Near By: Park, Playground, Public Transit, Place of Worship

Building

  • Appliances: Stove, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Combo, Microwave Range Hood Combo, Refrigerator, Hot Tub
  • Basement Development: Finished
  • Basement Features: Walk out
  • Basement Type: Full (Finished)
  • Construction Style: Detached
  • Cooling Type: Wall unit, Heat Pump
  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl, Wood siding
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Engineered hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Size: 2026 sqft
  • Building Type: House
  • Stories: 1
  • Utility Water: Municipal water

Features

  • Feature: Level

Land

  • Land Size: 0.1446 ac
  • Sewer: Municipal sewage system

Ownership

  • Type: Freehold

Structure

  • Structure: Shed

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Listing information last updated on: 2026-03-23 11:48:02


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