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This exceptional custom-built green home is designed for comfort, efficiency, and accessibility at its core. Set on a private, wooded 5-acre lot just 15 minutes from Kentville, this executive bungalow blends sustainable living with remarkable views of the surrounding forest, the Valley below, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Purposefully designed for wheelchair and mobility needs, the home features passive solar construction with south-facing triple-pane windows, extended roof overhangs, and high insulation levels that provide year-round comfort and impressively low energy costs. Inside, the bright and accessible layout offers 2 bedrooms a versatile room ideal for office, studio, or guest spaces. A large south-facing bonus room creates a beautiful second living area, perfect for a library, yoga room, or quiet retreat, while the spacious primary suite includes generous storage and a luxurious 6-piece ensuite. Custom cabinetry, doors, and trim crafted from Nova Scotia hardwoods bring warmth and character throughout, and a newly installed ductless heat pump (2025) further enhances efficiency. The property also includes an attached garage and carport, a large attached woodworking shop with a private entrance suitable for creative pursuits or a professional office, a dedicated cold/preserves room, Cape Cod siding, a durable steel roof, a fenced organic garden, and a serene pond. With a little clearing, the land could easily be transformed into a charming hobby farm. 561 Burgess Mountain Road offers exceptional accessibility along with a rare opportunity to embrace eco-conscious living in a tranquil, private setting—an ideal retreat for those seeking sustainability, comfort, and connection with nature.
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Property Details
| On Market Date | 2025-11-24T20:17:43.4 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Price | $799,000.00 |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Neighborhood | Annapolis Valley |
| Location | Lat: 45.125067, Lng: -64.647864 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms (Full) | 2 |
| Bathrooms (Total) | 2 |
| Square Feet | 3,040.00 |
| Lot Size | 217,800.00 217800 |
| Appliances | Range - Electric,Dishwasher,Dryer - Electric,Washer,Refrigerator |
| Heating | Heat Pump -Ductless,Stove,Other |
| Water Source | Drilled Well |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Interior Features | Air Exchanger,Ensuite Bath,HRV (Heat Rcvry Ventln),Wheelchair Access,Wood Stove(s) |
| Roof | Metal |
| Flooring | Ceramic,Cork |
| Lot Features | Partially Cleared,Partial Landscaped,Sloping/Terraced,Softwood Bush,Wooded/Treed,Year Round Road |
| Community Features | Playground,Recreation Center,School Bus Service,Place of Worship |
| Association Fee | 0.00 |
| Listing Office Name | RE/MAX Banner Real Estate |
| Listing Agent | Rob Schellenberger |
| MLS® | 202528486 |
No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer.


