Discover quiet country living at 771 Forties Road, in the charming community of New Ross. Centrally located, this home offers easy commuting to Chester, Kentville, New Minas, and Halifax. The main level features a bright and cozy living room with a heatpump, a large kitchen, and a formal dining room, perfect for family gatherings. Main floor laundry adds convenience, and the primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom. A full bathroom and two additional bedrooms complete the main level, one with a separate back entrance - ideal for a home office or small business. The lower level continues to impress with a rec room featuring a heat pump, two spacious bedrooms (windows may not be egress), a large open concept workshop/utility room, and another storage room. Outside, the property is beautifully landscaped. The backyard hill has been dug out, creating a generous flat yard, while a wired two-storey garage with recreational space upstairs perfect for hobbies, games, or storage. This home has received recent efficiency upgrades, including energy saving solar panels and the removal of oil heat in favour of wood and electric. That said, it is ready for some much needed love and updates to bring it back to its former pristine condition. Presenting a wonderful opportunity for the right family to create new memories and make it shine once again.
Highway 103 exit 9 Chester Basin. Highway 12 to New Ross. Left on Forties Road, property on left.
Listing Sub-Area:
405-Lunenburg County
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
Bungalow
Exterior Finish:
Wood Shingles
Year built:
1978
(Age: 47)
Age:
47
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Full Bathrooms:
3
Half Bathrooms:
0
Main Living Area:
1,344 sq. ft.125 m2
Floor Area:
2,218 sq. ft.206 m2
Building Dimenions:
28 x 48
Prop Size:
0.5 to 0.99 Acres
Lot Size:
0.82 acre(s)0.33 hectare(s)
Zoning:
Gen Basic
Water Supply:
Dug
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Fully Developed
Heating:
Forced Air, Furnace
Fuel:
Electric, Wood
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
Detached, Single, Wired
Garage Description:
Detached, Single, Wired
Driveway:
Dirt, Paved
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
13'6"4.11 m × 10'1"3.08 m
Main Floor
Laundry
17'4"5.27 m × 6'7"2.01 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
10'1"3.08 m × 9'1"2.78 m
Main Floor
Living Room
23'2"7.07 m × 12'3.66 m
Main Floor
Primary Bedroom
14'1"4.30 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
11'8"3.57 m × 9'2.74 m
Main Floor
Bedroom
11'8"3.57 m × 9'2.74 m
Basement
Rec Room
26'8"8.14 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Basement
Bedroom
13'1"3.99 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Basement
Bedroom
16'4¾"5.00 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Basement
Storage
12'1"3.69 m × 10'6"3.20 m
Basement
Utility
12'8"3.87 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Basement
Storage
12'10"3.90 m × 12'1"3.69 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
Yes
-
4'1" x 6'5"
Main Floor
No
-
8'7" x 11'8"
Basement
No
-
6'11" x 5'4"
Central Vacuum
Shed
Washer, Dryer, Stove, dishwasher
Other
Central Vacuum, Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Place of Worship
Data was last updated October 4, 2025 at 07:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
406
Avg list price:
$596,500
Min list price:
$74,900
Max list price:
$10,000,000
Avg days on market:
74
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
594
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$345.04
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
405-Lunenburg County. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.