579 Main Street

Description

A fully reimagined historic church in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, taken back to the studs and rebuilt as a striking live-in work of art for anyone who wants their home to feel like a creative statement. Soaring ceilings and a wall of original stained glass wash the interior in shifting color through the day, giving painters, photographers, potters, and makers of every kind a naturally dramatic light-filled space that no ordinary house can offer. The rebuilt bell tower still rings, a working piece of history that instantly sets this property apart from anything else on the market. Every system behind the beauty has been done right: 200 amp electrical service, new plumbing, spray foam insulation, a modern heat pump, and a top-grade wood stove keep the soaring open interior comfortable and efficient year-round, while recent roof shingles and fresh exterior paint mean the hard work is already finished. The kitchen has been finished with quartz countertops and stylish tile work, and both full bathrooms feature tiled showers and quality fixtures throughout. Outside, mature trees and easy-care landscaping frame a generous yard with raised garden beds, an oversized driveway, and a detached workshop ready to become a studio, gallery, or dedicated creative space of its own. This is a rare chance to own a landmark structure with real architectural presence, soaring volume, and abundant natural light, all wrapped in a fully modernized, move-in ready package. For an artist, craftsperson, or anyone drawn to spaces with genuine character and history, this converted church offers a home unlike anything else in the Valley, where the bones tell a story and the finishes let you start living your own the moment you walk through the door. (id:56844)

Listing

MLS® number

202620434

Status

Active

Days On Market

64

Building

Type

House

Style

Other, Chalet

Year built

1844

Storeys

2

Living area

1,716 sq ft

Above grade

1,716 sq ft

Bedrooms above grade

2

Foundation

Concrete Slab

Basement

None

Interior

Flooring

Tile, Laminate

Heating

Heat Pump, Baseboard heaters, Stove, Electric, Wood, Ductless

Cooling

Air Conditioned

Appliances

Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer

Accessibility

32in min Doorways, 5ft min Kitchen Turning Radius, 32in min Entry Doorways, 32in min Hallways, Entry less than 3 steps, Shower safety bars

Land

Lot size

0.22 acres

Lot features

Level

Exterior features

Wood shingles

Community

School Bus, Recreational Facilities

Parking

Type

Gravel

Utilities

Water

Municipal water

Sewer

Municipal sewage system

Fees and taxes

Common interest

Freehold

Parcel number

05126297

Rooms

Directions

Main Street, Lawrencetown