1388 New Cumberland Rd, Pleasantville, NS

There’s a lot to love about a home that keeps life simple, especially when it comes with 1.7 acres to spread out on. Just 15 minutes from town in one direction and only 10 minutes from the beach in the other, this sweet 3-bedroom, 1-bath mini home offers an affordable way to own a little more space without taking on a whole lot more house. The property is a standout. Level, spacious and set along a quiet road, there’s plenty of room for kids to play, pets to roam, gardens to grow or simply to enjoy having a backyard that actually feels like a backyard. Inside, the layout just works. All three bedrooms are grouped at one end of the home, while the main living spaces feel comfortable, practical and easy to maintain. Better yet, plenty of the big updates have already been handled in recent years, including flooring, a metal roof, new siding, hot water tank, drilled well, direct transfer generator panel, and heat pumps. Outside, a sweet little barn and two additional sheds give you loads of room for storage, hobbies, gardening gear or maybe even a few backyard chickens. There’s already garden space waiting for someone with a green thumb. Affordable, updated and sitting on a beautiful piece of property, this is a pretty easy place to picture yourself. First home, downsizing move or simply a chance to trade more house for more breathing room, this one makes a whole lot of sense.