142 Water Street, SHELBURNE

2026-09-08
 

Quick Summary

Location
142 Water Street, SHELBURNE, Nova Scotia B0T1W0
Price
$279,000 CAD
Status:
For Sale
Property Type:
Single Family
Area:
1461 sqft
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Year of Construction:
1855

MLS®#202622465

Property Description

A rare opportunity on historic Water Street in the heart of Shelburne! Built in 1855 and filled with original charm and character, this spacious Cape-style property offers approximately 2,195 sq. ft. of versatile living and working space, all within walking distance of the waterfront, shops, and local amenities. With C-2 Commercial zoning and a past life as a bookstore, the property offers exciting potential for those looking for a personality-filled residence, business location, or a combination of both. Extensive improvements have already been completed including a new roof (2026), windows (2026), exterior shakes and paint (2026), complete breezeway replacement (2026), deck and basement hatch replacement (2026), electric hot water tank (2025), heat pump (2025) and oil tank (2020). The main floor offers plenty of room to make the space your own. A generous family room with its own entrance could potentially be reimagined as a main-floor bedroom suite, with plumbing and space already available for a future bathroom. At the rear of the home, an additional room with a past life as a hair studio and a separate exterior entrance, provides even more flexibilityideal as a storefront, studio, office, workspace, or bonus living area. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with a closet, two additional good-sized bedrooms, and the home's full bathroom, complete with a charming clawfoot tub. Outside, the beautiful backyard provides plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy your own outdoor space. Gravel parking, municipal water, and municipal sewer add everyday convenience. With its prominent Water Street location, generous square footage, recent improvements, and remarkable flexibility, this historic Shelburne property offers an opportunity to create something truly special, whether that's a home, a business, or both. (id:32467)

Property Features

Ammenities Near By

  • Ammenities Near By: Golf Course, Park, Playground, Place of Worship, Beach

Building

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Freezer - Stand Up, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: Crawl space
  • Construction Style: Detached
  • Exterior Finish: Wood shingles
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Size: 1461 sqft
  • Building Type: House
  • Stories: 1.5
  • Utility Water: Municipal water

Land

  • Land Size: 0.1672 ac
  • Sewer: Municipal sewage system

Ownership

  • Type: Freehold

Information entered by Royal Lepage Atlantic (Mahone Bay)
Listing information last updated on: 2026-09-08 14:46:02


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