Welcome to a classic heritage home in the heart of the beautiful village of Victoria-by-the-Sea. Boasting 5 bedrms, 3 baths and a large private backyard with shed, you can walk out the front door and stroll the tree lined streets to the artist shops, cafés, theater and the beach. Built in the Gothic Revival style, the home is steeped in history beginning with the front door, complete with sidelights and transom windows representing the 13 original British colonies on the Atlantic seaboard, a design favoured by United Empire Loyalists who came to the Island after the American Revolution. Stepping inside you are greeted by a grand staircase that leads upstairs to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom. To the right is a large living room with gas fireplace, an eat in kitchen designed with the chef in mind with custom built solid wood cabinets for lots of storage, counter space and two separate sink areas. Upstairs from the kitchen, with its own side entrance, is a 5th bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and double closet. To the left of the main entrance is another large living room with gas fireplace, a library, bathroom and laundry room. The back porch leads to the deck and yard, allows for more storage and is accessed from both sides of the main floor. The high ceilings, long windows, hardwood and plank flooring throughout the home add warmth, character and natural light to every room and showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era. An update list is available and includes new roof and hot water heater 2023, new woodstove and chimney 2020. Contents included! With its layout design, prominent location on Main St, and in Central Core zoning which may allow for home-based business, this property is an ideal location for a Bed and Breakfast, artist studio, etc. Known for its historic homes, Victoria is conveniently located 20 mins to Confederation Bridge, 30 mins to Charlottetown or Summerside and 5 mins to a pharmacy, corner store, gym and arena in nearby Crapa (id:51532)
