Welcome to 21 Glencoe Road, a self-sustaining 42-acre property in Mabou, Nova Scotia, ideal for homesteading. This historic home, built in the late 1890s, features solid bones and has been thoughtfully renovated to meet modern needs.

Upstairs, you’ll find 4 bedrooms, a 3-piece bathroom with a clawfoot tub, and a spacious room that could serve as a master suite. Downstairs includes an additional 3-piece bath with a shower.

The main floor features new drywall, refinished hardwood floors, and mostly new windows. The kitchen is equipped with an Elmira wood stove, perfect for cooking and heating, along with a pantry for storage. Included appliances (fridge, stove, chest freezer, and washer/dryer) ensure you have everything you need to settle in.

Outside, the property offers 10 acres of mostly fenced hay fields and woods, ideal for raising livestock such as sheep, cows, or chickens. The remaining 30 acres of forest feature established trails, inviting you to explore and enjoy nature. With thousands of feet along the Mull River, this property also offers opportunities for fishing and relaxation.

The greenhouse, built with stackwall construction (logs and concrete mix), is attached to the house and features raised garden beds for nearly year-round growing. Imagine cultivating fresh vegetables and herbs, with temperatures exceeding 20 degrees in winter—ideal for your homesteading endeavors.

Glencoe is rich in history, having once been a hub for lumber and grain. This home has served as a post office, bank, grist mill, and sawmill, making it a significant part of the community’s heritage.

For beach enthusiasts, Inverness Beach is just 25 minutes away, Mabou Beach is 20 minutes, and Port Hood offers five sandy beaches only 22 minutes from home.

This property is perfect for those seeking a rural lifestyle, just 12 minutes from Mabou. Enjoy convenient amenities like garbage pickup at the end of the driveway and maintained roads year-round. The home is heated by two wood stoves and features high-speed fiber internet, making it suitable for remote work or potential Airbnb business opportunities with wilderness cabins along the river.

Don’t miss this chance to create your own self-sufficient homestead in a piece of history!