South Shore living at its best, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms on a large lot in the coastal town of Mahone Bay. Only four owners in the home's 134 year history, this rare offering is a unique opportunity to own a spectacular family home, run a home based business, a B&B or some combination of all three. Set back from the road, on a large tree filled lot, this beautiful century home offers 4 bedrooms with ensuites in the main house, an option for 3 more bedrooms upstairs, a fully finished attic, potential for a bedroom with ensuite on main floor, large mudroom with laundry, spacious kitchen with new enamelled wood stove and large light filled rooms. A 20 x 26 fully finished out building built in 2006 houses a studio with half bath on main floor, a loft apartment with full bath up and ample parking offering endless possibilities. At just under a half acre of land, the property has a tree lined, private garden, known for its positive, healing energy in the back. The current owner completed many upgrades including a 200 AMP breaker panel with separate entrances for main house and studio building, 50 year metal shingled roof with transferable warranty, new ducted heat pump for energy efficient heating and cooling, spray foam insulation in the basement, enamelled Pacific Energy wood stove in the kitchen, and a fully finished attic with skylights and pine floors, perfect for a kids/teenager space or a little grown up getaway. Located on West Main St., away from the main commercial district, the property is within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, grocery and pharmacy, cafes and community centre. An active lifestyle is right outside your door with beaches and trails, tennis courts, swimming pool, gym and fitness classes, yoga studio and marina. Great schools are just a short walk or bike ride away. Immediately off of exit 10 on Highway 103, Mahone Bay is just 15 minutes from Chester, 45 minutes to Halifax and one hour to the Halifax airport.