Tucked away from the hustle of the city, this fully renovated 3-bedroom riverfront retreat in New Chester is your chance to live close to nature with all the comforts of a modern home. Set on a full acre of land with over 200 feet of river frontage, this charming home offers a rare blend of serenity, adventure, and flexibility—perfect for year-round living, a family cottage, or a potential Airbnb rental. Step inside to an inviting open-concept layout on the main level featuring a bright kitchen with new appliances including Refrigerator,Stove and Dishwasher.From the Kitchen you will enter the spacious living/dining area with patio doors to the large back deck over lookin the Ecum Secum river which pools perfect for swimming in the summer or perhaps skating in the Winter, This like new home features two comfortable bedrooms on this level as well as a full bath with laundry, and a utility room. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with peaceful river views, a flex space for lounging or working, a front-facing balcony, and a modern 4-piece ensuite. Extensive renovations include: new poured concrete slab, updated plumbing and electrical, heat pumps, electric baseboard heating, stylish flooring, dimmable pot lights, new siding, insulation, Gyproc, UV water filtration system, and more—providing worry-free living and efficiency. Outside, landscaped paths lead to the riverbank where you can enjoy a dip in the natural pool, paddle, fish, or gather around the fire pit under the stars. With high-speed fibre optic internet, this property is also remote-work ready. For outdoor lovers, nearby ATV and snowmobile trails, lakes, and forests offer year-round recreation like fishing, kayaking, hiking, and skiing. Only 40 minutes to Sherbrooke and Sheet Harbour, this property gives you privacy without sacrificing access to essentials. Whether you're seeking a peaceful lifestyle, a getaway retreat, or an income-generating investment, this property delivers on all fronts.
For sale
C$249,900
1988 New Chester Rd, Saint Mary's, NS B0J 2K0
3beds
1,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$202/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Riverfront retreatOpen-concept layoutBright kitchenNew appliancesLarge back deckPeaceful river viewsLandscaped paths
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 07:44am
Listed by:
Philip Shannon,
Harbourside Realty Ltd. Brokerage,
Raman Rai,
Harbourside Realty Ltd.
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202519302
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.32
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 11.7
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 110.58
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.7
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 83.3
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 7
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 40.5
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 128.04
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 13.2
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 152.9
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump -Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
Features
- Ensuite Bath, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,237
- Total interior livable area: 1,237 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,237
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Gravel
- Details: Parking Details(Multi Car Gravel)
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Body of water: Ecum Secum River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(176.55 Feet)
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Partial Landscaped, 1 to 2.99 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 37551041
- Zoning: RE/MU
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Dug, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: School Bus Service, Place of Worship, Beach
Location
- Region: Saint Marys
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$202/sqft
- Price range: C$249.9K - C$249.9K
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Inclusions: Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer, Uv Light Filtration
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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