SALT AIR AND SEA BREEZES. 2600 square foot home on 1.88 acres, beautiful ocean views, detached double garage, perennial gardens, lotus pond, plus two large 26' x 40' outbuildings ideal for boat storage or workshops. A short walk to Bayswater Beach, a beautiful white sand saltwater beach. Solidly built and meticulously maintained inside and out, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is light filled, features a great room plus dining area with mesmerizing ocean views, vaulted ceiling, custom Tamarack wood floors, efficient kitchen with lots of custom storage and breakfast area, primary bedroom with ensuite, lower level family room, updated bathrooms, a combination wood and electric furnace, and so much more. The elevated deck is ideal for entertaining, lovely views of the rolling lawns and ocean beyond. Seals bask along the shore on large rock outcrops. A second deck off the kitchen offers a sunset BBQ area to relax and recap the day's adventures. Underground services, goldfish pond, flowering shrubs and perennials, and a fire pit to enjoy summer nights, watch the stars and the fireflies. Enjoy seaside living in a serene country atmosphere close to nature. Only 45 minutes from Halifax and convenient to all the sights for day trips along the South Shore.
For sale
C$799,900
48 Backman Rd, Chester, NS B0J 1T0
3beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
1.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$308/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful ocean viewsDetached double garagePerennial gardensLotus pondLight filledVaulted ceilingCustom tamarack wood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica Sontrop,
Engel & Volkers (Chester) Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202611077
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 163.19
- Dimensions: 10.42 x 15.67
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 67.24
- Dimensions: 7.83 x 8.58
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 101.23
- Dimensions: 9.42 x 10.75
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 65.78
- Dimensions: 5.33 x 12.33
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176.53
- Dimensions: 10.33 x 17.08
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 141.54
- Dimensions: 10.75 x 13.17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 261.94
- Dimensions: 15.33 x 17.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Furnace
Cooling
- Ducted Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ensuite Bath, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Double, Heated Garage, Wired, Single
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Details(26x32 + 8x30 Wood Storage 2 Outbuildings 26x40)
Features
- Levels: Side Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Stream/Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.88 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, 1 to 2.99 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 60070752
- Zoning: General
- Other equipment: No Rental Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Dug, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Beach
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$445,800
- Price range: C$799.9K - C$799.9K
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Inclusions: Major Appliances; Window Coverings
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Monica Sontrop
Monica Sontrop
(902) 275-7978
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | C$799,900-4.2%C$308/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202611077 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | C$835,000C$321/sqft |
Source:  Engel & Volkers #202519140 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | C$835,000C$321/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #202519140 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listing removed | C$835,000C$321/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #202519140 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | C$835,000C$321/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #202519140 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: B0J
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
No schools nearby
We couldn't find any schools near this home.
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School
- Middle: Chester Area Middle School
- High: Forest Heights Community School
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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