A 318-year-old National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, the oldest documented wooden structure in Nova Scotia, is up for sale for $495,000. The de Gannes-Cosby House, a testament to centuries of French and British influence in the region, has remained a continuous residence since its construction.
The property is described as Nova Scotia’s oldest documented wooden structure and is positioned as a rare opportunity to live amid history. Located in Annapolis Royal, the home has housed more than 20 families over its long tenure, according to the surface description of its past occupancy.
Its current owner, identified as Alyn How, is seeking new homeowners who want to inhabit a piece of the province’s past. The listing emphasizes the building’s status as a National Historic Site and its long-standing status in the community.
Details about the interior or size beyond its historic designation are not provided in the summary. The sale price is listed at $495,000, and potential buyers are invited to consider a residence that has endured through French and British rule and multiple generations of occupants.