House in Nova Scotia

Address: 586 Main Street Wolfville, NS B4P 1E6

Approximate value $: 579,000

Located on the popular Evangeline Trail and one hour from Halifax and the International Airport, this historic property is one of the finest in the Annapolis Valley. Featuring five second floor bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a third floor studio/family room and separate office, new kitchen with granite countertops, full bathroom renovations with imported tubs and fixtures, and stunning living, dining, and common rooms. This exquisitely built and finished home has also had an Energy-guide audit before and after the major insulation project completed in 2009. Heat efficiency has almost doubled (Energy-guide certificate available). One is immediately impressed with the hardwood floors, fine finish work and trim, French doors, four fireplaces, and high ceilings. Former owner Alex Colville, the world famous Canadian artist did many of his works in this house. Other recent improvements include: full insulation, plantation shutters, complete rewiring, upgraded plumbing, new roof, interlocking brick driveway, landscaping to include all new plants, sod, and large stone beds, hardwired fire alarms, security system, refinished wood floors, new oil fired hot water heater, oil tank replaced in 2003, and invisible dog fence. The huge artist’s studio on the 3rd floor has many possibilities, and is currently used as a large home theater.
Again, this Heritage designated home is architecturally unique, as well as having two renowned residents. Charles H Wright built and lived in the home, followed by internationally renowned artist, Alex Colville.

This prestigious home is located in the western part of the Nova Scotia peninsula you will find the small Town of Wolfville. It’s situated about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of the provincial capital, Halifax. The capital provides convenient connections by air, sea and land to major travel hubs world-wide. Wolfville is well known as a University Town, home to Acadia University-one of the top universities in Canada. It is also a popular tourist destination because of its picturesque scenery and many surrounding area attractions. Today beautiful large trees, manicured lawns, grand century homes and a collection of bistros and boutiques guide you down its lovely Main Street. Located on this street is this beautiful stately home. Exquisitely built and perfectly maintained a property that is one of the finest in the area. One is immediately impressed with its striking street appeal, original flooring, lovely woodwork and grand high ceilings. The home also offers a recently renovated and updated “cook’s kitchen” and beautiful baths (2 full & 1 powder room). Incredibly this property has only been improved over the years. Current owners have tastefully decorated and upgraded; concentrating on making the home more energy efficient and beautiful

Charles H. Wright was a legendary Wolfville contractor and master builder born in Canard, Nova Scotia in 1882. Wright built his home with the help of a friend, Graham Johnson, an architect from Kentville in 1920. Before embarking on the project, the two had travelled to New England to study building architecture and techniques. Wright built numerous homes and landmark commercial and public buildings throughout the town of Wolfville, such as the Baptist Church, the Royal Bank, Acadia University War Memorial Gymnasium (1921) and the Acadia University Rink (1927), the United Church and the Festival Theatre building on Main Street. He also built the Kentville Sanatorium, the Baptist Churches in nearby Canard and Canning. For a time, he worked in Halifax, often with well-known architect Andrew R. Cobb, who was the architect for the United Church project. Wright was also interested in hydroelectricity and partnered with R.A. Joudrey in developing electrical power stations and paper mills. The two created the Minas Basin Pulp and Power Company in Hantsport. In 1942, Wright’s remaining daughter, Rhoda, married internationally-acclaimed artist Alex Colville. Colville served as chancellor of Acadia University from 1980 to 1991. The couple raised their four children in the home. Alex Colville is one of Canada’s most respected and influential artists. He was born in Toronto and grew up in Amherst, Nova Scotia. He studied art at Mount Allison University and in 1942 joined the Canadian army where he served in Europe as a war artist. He painted troops landing at Juno Beach on D-Day. When the war ended he was one of three artists sent to observe and record Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp, an event that had a profound influence on him. After the war he taught art and art history at Mount Allison University before devoting himself full time to his painting and printmaking. Colville’s work has been exhibited all over the world; in North America, Europe and the Far East. He has received many honors to include being chosen to design a set of coins for Canada’s Centennial in 1967, the same year he was named to the Order of Canada. Colville has been awarded eight honorary degrees. In 1973, he moved his family to his wife's hometown of Wolfville, where they lived in the house that her father, Charles Wright, built and in which she was born. Wright House is a Heritage Property designated two and one-half story stucco home located on Main Street, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The elegantly tailored home is architecturally unique in town and sits on an elevated piece of land that is dotted with mature trees. Wright House has maintained its original stucco masonry, a feature not seen anywhere else in Wolfville. The home’s unique design does not match a particular architectural style and instead seems to borrow various elements from several styles. Its oversailing pedimented gable ends suggest the Queen Anne Revival style; its Doric columns on the porch suggest the Classic Revival style; and its sloped roof sections that cap the first story bay windows suggest the Second Empire style. Nonetheless, the homes overall appearance is elegant and balanced.

Become part of history by owning this prestigious landmark property. Bedroom Second level 14 X 16, Bedroom Second level 14 X 13, Bedroom Second level 13 X 14, Bedroom Second level 10.10 X 9.5, Full Bath (4 PC), Second level Full Bath (4 PC), Bedroom Second level 12 X 10, Theater Room Third Level 20 X 21.6, Kitchen Main level 15 X 14, Dining room Main level 18 X 13.6, Solarium Main level 20 X 9, Living Room Main level 20 X 14, Library Main level 14.8 X 13.8. Bath (2 PC) Main level

Contact Information: 1-902-697-2823 or mark.ferris@us.army.mil.

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ID: 22469, Submitted: 08/26/2012 08:23:00, Updated: 08/27/2012 18:05:52, Visitors: 2208