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Lynn Violette

lynnvioletterealestate@gmail.com +1(902) 880-7024

Listed by Madison Neilly • RE/MAX Nova

$ 170,000

Est. payment | -/mo

7,506 SqFt

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$ 170,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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7,506 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Commercial

Sub Type Commercial (Other)

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,506 sqft

Price per Sqft $22

MLS Listing ID 202619074

HOA Y/N No

Lot Size 10,053 Sqft

Acres 0.2308

Property Sub-Type Commercial (Other)

Source Nova Scotia

Property Description

An iconic piece of Amherst's history awaits its next chapter. Prominently positioned at 1 Lawrence Street, the former Amherst Jail is one of the town's most recognizable sandstone landmarks, offering exceptional character, architectural beauty, and outstanding redevelopment potential. Perfectly suited for adaptive reuse, this historic property offers endless possibilities for transformation into boutique apartments, loft-style residences, commercial space, a destination restaurant or café, professional offices, galleries, or a mixed-use development. With its timeless sandstone construction, striking architecture, and rich history, it provides the ideal foundation for a one-of-a-kind redevelopment project. Located in the heart of Amherst, this landmark property presents a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of the town's heritage while creating something truly exceptional for the future. Whether your vision is residential, commercial, or a combination of both, this is a property where history, creativity, and opportunity come together.

Location

Province NS

County Cumberland

Area 101-Amherst, Brookdale, Warren

Region Northern Region

City Region Northern Region

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Flooring Concrete, Wood

Equipment No Rental Equipment

Fireplace No

Exterior

Utilities Available Natural Gas, Water Connected

View Y/N No

Roof Type Asphalt

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Under 0.5 Acres

Story 3

Water Municipal

New Construction No

Others

Ownership Freehold

ParcelsYN No

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+1(902) 880-7024

lynnvioletterealestate@gmail.com

1 Lawrence St Amherst, NS B4H 3G4

Lynn Violette

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