Residential For Sale

$575,000

11659 Highway 16, Boylston, NS B0H 1G0

Description

A storied character home, 11659 Highway 16 sits on 2.61 acres across 3 PIDs. Mature trees, perennials gardens and park-like lawns frame the home which dates back to the early 1900s. Its classic Edwardian silhouette has been tastefully updated with architectural shingles (2020) and low-maintenance vinyl siding and windows. Inside, the heritage shows in the small things. Refurbished hardwood floors run room to room. Original Douglas Fir trim frames every door. A decorative fireplace anchors the formal living room. From the dining room, the eye is pulled into a generous four-season sunroom that runs the full front of the home — and beyond it, out to the harbour. Custom cabinetry and quartz counters wrap a centre island with 5-burner gas cooktop, set off by a clean subway-tile backsplash. The powder room and home office (ideal for work-from-home in rural Nova Scotia) completes the main floor. A wide centre staircase leads to three generous bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, ensuite with double vanity and walk-in shower, and a private den tucked into a canted bay window — a true Edwardian hallmark, and the best reading nook in the house. The partially finished lower level adds a rec room and dedicated laundry. Behind the period details, the house lives quietly modern: a ducted heat pump for year-round heating and cooling and blown-in insulation keep this 120-year-old home easy to run today. Guysborough County is best known for its rugged coast and unspoiled nature, but the everyday essentials are also close at hand. Within 10 km: grocery store, bank, library, restaurants, a hospital, and a curling club. Antigonish and StFX University are a 40-minute drive.

Property Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Listing Type: For Sale
  • Listing ID: 202611575
  • Price: $575,000
  • View: Ocean,river
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Square Footage: 2,946 Sqft
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lot Area: 113,692 Acre
  • Status: Active
  • LivingAreaUnits : Square Feet

Features

  • Heating System : Heat Pump
  • Basement : Full, Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished
  • Fireplace : Fireplace(s), Electric
  • Patio : Deck
  • Roof Deck : Asphalt
  • Sewer : Septic Tank
  • Interior Flooring : Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Zoning: R-1

Details

  • Office Name: Engel & Volkers
  • Agent Name: Margaret Craig
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • AttachedGarage: No
  • Garage: No
  • CommunityFeatures : Park, Place Of Worship, Beach, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Marina
  • InteriorFeatures : Ensuite Bath, High Speed Internet
  • LotFeatures : Landscaped, 3 To 9.99 Acres, Partially Cleared
  • ParkingFeatures : No Garage, Paved
  • ElementarySchool: Chedabucto Education Centre/ Guysborough Academy
  • HighSchool: Chedabucto Education Centre/ Guysborough Academy
  • MiddleOrJuniorSchool: Chedabucto Education Centre/ Guysborough Academy
  • Appliances : Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Propane Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Stove - Gas, Oven
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • PriceChangeTimestamp: 20/05/2026 00:00:00
  • StructureType : Detached
  • Utilities : Electricity Connected, Electric, Phone Connected
  • Possession
  • Stories: 2
  • ModificationTimestamp: 22/05/2026 15:33:49
  • MLSAreaMajor : 303-guysborough County
  • MLSAreaMinor : N/a
  • Levels : 2 Storey
  • Gas : Oil
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • FoundationDetails : Concrete Perimeter
  • FarmLandAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • ConstructionMaterials : Vinyl Siding
  • BuildingAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits : Square Feet
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: Yes

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