The "David Thomas House" offers a rare opportunity to restore and redevelop a significant piece of Truro's heritage. This 2.5 storey Queen Anne style home, built in 1910 with 2249 sqft of living space sits on a large 10,400 sqft double lot in the heart of Truro. Featuring spacious rooms, 4 large bedrooms, and a generous main floor living area, the home also features an undeveloped loft with potential for further expansion or creative redevelopment. The home is rich in Victorian architectural character, including a full width hip roof wrap-around porch supported by classical columns on pedestals, spindle work railings, and laid wood upper trim, shed-roofed rear porch with elements similar to the front porch, shed roofed upper porch on the rear, wide front stairway under an entry pediment. With all original and historic building materials and original period detailing. There is lots of room for modernization of the property as you choose. The opportunity to restore the home is perfect fit for a family or investor looking to bring back its historic grandeur while preserving the character of this iconic property. The property has a large terraced lawn that drops steeply away to the north and west. Truro is the Hub of Colchester County, offering a welcoming community atmosphere and easy access to local amenities, parks, schools and recreational opportunities. Known for its historic charm and growth potential, the town provides an exceptional environment for both living and investment. The surrounding Colchester region offers beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities, while the proximity to Halifax ensures easy access to urban conveniences. Whether you envision a private home or heritage redevelopment, this property is the ideal project to restore a piece of Truro's history and craft your legacy in one of Nova Scotia's most desirable communities.
Head east on Prince St toward Lorne St 100 m, turn right onto Young St 450m, turn right onto Charles St 240 m, Turn left onto Pleasant St - look for 140 Pleasant
Listing Sub-Area:
104-Truro / Bible Hill
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Single Family
Residential Style:
Detached
Title To Land:
Estate Sale
Home Style:
2.5 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Wood Siding
Year built:
1910
(Age: 114)
Age:
114
Bedrooms:
4
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
2,249 sq. ft.209 m2
Floor Area:
2,249 sq. ft.209 m2
Building Dimenions:
45.5x26.6
Prop Size:
Under 0.5 Acres
Lot Size:
10,402 sq. ft.966 m2
Zoning:
GR
Water Supply:
Municipal
Sewer:
Municipal
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Full, Undeveloped
Heating:
Baseboard, Forced Air, Furnace, Space Heater
Fuel:
Electric, Oil
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone
Garage:
None
Parking Description:
Gravel Driveway
Driveway:
Paved, Single
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Living Room
13'11"4.24 m × 12'2"3.72 m
Main Floor
Family Room
13'8"4.18 m × 12'7"3.84 m
+jog
Main Floor
Kitchen
13'6"4.11 m × 11'6"3.51 m
+2.4x5.6+7.3x7
Main Floor
Dining Room
13'1"3.99 m × 10'1"3.08 m
Main Floor
Foyer
13'5"4.08 m × 7'1"2.16 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
11'4"3.44 m × 8'1"2.47 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
12'8"3.87 m × 11'8"3.57 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 12'7"3.84 m
+jog
2nd Level
Bedroom
12'11"3.93 m × 11'5"3.47 m
2nd Level
Laundry
8'8"2.65 m × 8'1"2.47 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
3'1" x 4'
2nd Level
No
-
7'6" x 8'8"
Deck, Shed
washer, dryer, stove
None
Range - Electric, Washer/Dryer Combo
Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Place of Worship
Cleared, Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, Year Round Road
Data was last updated December 6, 2024 at 01:20 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
166
Avg list price:
$399,000
Min list price:
$90,000
Max list price:
$2,750,000
Avg days on market:
69
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
520
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$240.76
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
104-Truro / Bible Hill. Average values are
derived using median calculations.