St. Peter’s area, 100-Acre Farm with Brook, Barn & old Homestead Welcome to a beautiful, historic farmstead offeringapproximately 100 acres of privacy and potential — just a short drive from both St. Peter’s and Port Hawkesbury, and onlyminutes to the local hospital. At the heart of the property is a year-round brook, a man-made pond, and a peaceful settingperfect for farming, homesteading, or creating a new rural business. The land features an old apple orchard, trails once used forhorses, and a solid, elevated parking area near the house that’s currently grown in with grass but still accessible and practical.A large 40x80 barn sits on the land, full of character and history, ready for restoration or repurposing. The old farmhouse waspartially restored over 25 years ago to run a small business, and while the main level has been lived in, it now requiresrefurbishing. You can choose to restore the existing home or build your dream farmhouse in this incredible setting. Otherfeatures include: A large commercial-grade septic system A high-capacity drilled well producing 21 imperial gallons per minuteA very private location at the end of a public road — the snowplow clears right to the driveway A former public road through theproperty that is no longer maintained or in use, enhancing your seclusion Whether you're looking to farm, create a horseproperty, run a rural business, or simply enjoy a peaceful life surrounded by nature, 1520 Back Road is a rare and specialoffering — a true gem in Cape Breton’s countryside.
For sale
C$285,000
1520 Back Rd, Richmond, NS B0E 2X0
4beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
100 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$167/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Year-round brookMan-made pondOld apple orchardSolid elevated parking area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2025 at 08:13am
Listed by:
Sherry MacLeod,
Cape Breton Realty Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202517346
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Heating
- Stove
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Softwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt, Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 100 Acres
- Features: Over 100 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Barn Type 1(Barn), Barn Dimensions 1(40' X 80')
- Additional parcels included: 75109165
- Parcel number: 75228452
- Zoning: rural
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$312,600
- Price range: C$285K - C$285K
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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