Meticulously renovated waterfront property, the Captain Joseph Hall House is a rare historic gem in the storybook village of Granville Ferry, directly across the River from Annapolis Royal. This fine home, circa 1881, boasts 4 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms, PLUS a bonus waterfront lot AND ornate carriage house. Featuring twin formal parlours (one with wood stove), a grand central staircase, original hardwood and softwood floors, 3 rooms with original tin ceilings, refurbished ripple-glass windows, and so much more. The elegant dining room boasts original artistic plaster frieze, while the bespoke kitchen-anchored by a modern Elmira heritage range & marble counters, flows into a cozy family room with a cast iron propane stove. Additional conveniences include a mudroom, laundry, and powder room on the main floor. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a luxurious ensuite with in-floor heating, period marble sink and refinished clawfoot tub. Three additional large bedrooms with river views, three renovated bathrooms, and a comfortable reading nook. Recognized as Nova Scotia's first registered Bed & Breakfast, the property was operated with distinction for over 50 years, most recently as A Seafaring Maiden, named in honour of Bessie Hall, the Seafaring Maiden of Granville. It has since been impeccably maintained as a private residence. Recent upgrades include a reshingled roof, freshly painted exterior, full insulation (basement and attic), ducted 3 ton heat pump, ductless heat pumps, and updated plumbing and electrical. Full list available. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot with uninterrupted river views, the property also includes bonus waterfront land across the road with a covered pergola, patio, additional parking, and private river access-ideal for leisure or boating. An ornate two-level carriage house adds further charm and potential. Located on a school bus route and within strolling distance of Annapolis Royal & all its amenities.
For sale
C$829,000
5287 Granville Rd, Annapolis, NS B0S 1A0
4beds
3,024sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$274/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront propertyBonus waterfront lotOrnate carriage houseFormal parloursWood stoveGrand central staircaseOriginal tin ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 11:03am
Listed by:
Paula Hafting,
RE/MAX Banner Real Estate Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202512799
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.9
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 14.75
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 273.18
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 18.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 286.22
- Dimensions: 18.67 x 15.33
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 30.92
- Dimensions: 5.08 x 6.08
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 41.11
- Dimensions: 6.67 x 6.17
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 38.89
- Dimensions: 8.33 x 4.67
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.88
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.75
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 32.86
- Dimensions: 4.33 x 7.58
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 217.56
- Dimensions: 14.67 x 14.83
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120.17
- Dimensions: 14 x 8.58
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 314.71
- Dimensions: 20.75 x 15.17
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Heat Pump -Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Propane Cooktop, Oven - Propane, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ensuite Bath, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,024
- Total interior livable area: 3,024 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,024
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Wired, Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Parking Details(Paved Driveway), Garage Details(Wired Carriage House)
Features
- Levels: 2.5 Storey
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, River Access
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(50 Feet)
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Under 0.5 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 05293832
- Parcel number: 05109046
- Zoning: GD
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
Location
- Region: Annapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$511,000
- Price range: C$829K - C$829K
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Inclusions: Main Appliances
- Exclusions: All Main Oil Lights, Blue Glass Light In Front Bedroom
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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