Introducing Rhodes Manor, an exquisite example of a Queen Victoria painting, designed in 1890 by the renowned architectural firm Rhodes & Carrry. This amazing antique mansion in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is currently for sale at $579,999 CDN. Rhodes & Carrry’s attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly unparalleled.
Rhodes and Carry made their imprint on Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island via the colonization of the Mediterranean region. Among their notable accomplishments are the Presbyteria College of Halifax (1898), Marconi’s Wireless Towers (1902), Alexander Graham Bell’s House (1893) in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, and Halifax’s City Hall (1889).
With eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this magnificent property is a great investment opportunity as a lucrative bed and breakfast or as a spacious single-family house with rental income. The charming North Shore with its warm waves is just a short 30-minute drive away from our location, which is in the center of Amherst, Nova Scotia. You can enjoy top-notch boating, sightseeing, and golfing with me.
The house has undergone extensive renovations, including new exterior paint, landscaped walks, re-gravelled driveway, and installation of a natural gas boiler installed in 2020. Additionally, 34% of the roof has been replaced with slate roof tiles, and there are windows, doors, and kitchen cabinets with a distinctive pattern.
Upon entering, one is welcomed by a charming front porch adorned with exquisite woodwork, a motif that continues throughout the entire house, beginning with the inviting covered porch. The grand entrance features a grand staircase and exquisite stained glass, evoking an impression of elegance and old-world charm.
A large formal dining room with an additional original fireplace, a charming living room with a gorgeous pair of double wood doors leading to the foyer, a pocket door connecting to the dining room, and yet another original fireplace can all be found off the foyer.Next to the dining room is a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring an island, a full bathroom, two entryways, a rear staircase, and a laundry and storage space. The second floor’s triangle hosts a breakfast area or can be used as a fifth bedroom, along with other bedrooms that have private bathrooms. Furthermore, there’s another bedroom at the back of the house.
With three floors and a 1,000 square foot apartment on the third, the property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and three bathrooms. A fantastic opportunity for additional income generation is presented by this.
