About 102 Pleasant Street
"Come into the porch and sit a spell." This charming house was amongst numerous, small farmsteads which dotted the outskirts of the seaside village of Mahone Bay before that village became a town and many grander homes grew up around it. The house still retains its covered, front verandah with the gentle curve of its roof and central, front door, with its multi-paned transom and 'side lights'. The simplicity of this humble, historic home is what makes it stand out and slow the pace of the passers-by who admire it. The house has a central-hall plan and retains much of its original period charm including: a beautiful Victorian staircase, softwood-plank floors and 19th century trim-work. The living-room is to the right through a large archway as one enters the front door. To the rear of the house is an open concept, dine-in, country kitchen with windows to the back garden. The original, formal parlor is to the left of the front foyer and this room has served in the past as a main-floor bedroom, with a single closet and ensuite bathroom-laundry at the rear. The second floor features three bedrooms, with a large central hall with sitting area at the front, and shared family bath with tub and shower at the rear. The original carriage barn - a rarity these days - stands a short distance from the house, is a very manageable size, and would serve the gardener or hobbyist well for years to come. The house, being built to one side of a double-sized lot, begs the imagination of any avid carpenter or heritage gardener to ponder. This home is centrally located on a quiet, solely residential street. It is an easy walking distance to the grocery store, post office, dental and medical clinic, bank, drug store, liquor store and a variety of shops and restaurants. A seaside pub and public wharf is a five-minute walk away. With Halifax and the airport less than one hour's drive, and the ocean nearly at your doorstep, this moderately priced home offers a most enviable lifestyle.
