Description

The Prince Albert is a GEORGIAN SHIPBUILDER'S FAMILY HOME and is located at the crossroads of Canada's oldest settlement, is directly opposite Canada's oldest Courthouse and is just 200' from Fort Anne.

This historic 2.5-storey family home is located in Annapolis Royal which was voted in 2004 by the United Nations to be the "World's Most Liveable Small Town" and has been designated as one of five cultural towns in Canada.

This grand 7-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home also contains a rental income / in-law suite with a private entrance. Additionally the property is currently licensed to operate two Historic Vacation suites, each renting for between $135 - $199 nightly during the May - October tourist season. See the Doers 'n Dreamers Travel Guide 2007.

This home has intricate cove mouldings, oak staircase, refinished oak and pine floors, skylights, four fireplaces and a beautiful sunporch. This prominent corner property is beautifully landscaped with mature trees, sweeping lawn and consists of approximately 1/2 acre. The Prince Albert is being offered with several pieces of antique furniture which accentuate the 9' ceilings throughout the house. There is a double garage with indoor parking for two vehicles. Stroll to shopping, restaurants, theatre, museums, farmers market, historic gardens etc.

Features

Features:
Georgian shipbuilder's home, c.1845
Two suites furnished in period antiques (included)
9-foot ceilings, intricate cove moldings
Oak staircase
Oak & pine floors refinished
Skylights
Four fireplaces
Sunporch
Sweeping lawn, landscaping, mature trees
Corner property on Canada's oldest streetscape
Across from Ft. Anne & oldest courthouse
Stroll to shopping, restaurants, theatre, museums, farmers' market, Historic Gardens, etc.
30 minutes to Kejimkujik National Park;
25 minutes to Digby; 15 minutes to Bear River
Boating, fishing, golf, tennis, hiking trails

Foundation: Full rock & stone
Exterior: Wood clapboard
Roof: Asphalt shingle
Driveway: Asphalt
Garage: 2-car, attached to house
Grounds: Lawn, mature trees, plantings
Zoned: Residential / Commercial
Taxes: $2,305
Water: Municipal
Sewage: Municipal
Wiring: 100 amps
Furnace: Oil fired
Heating: Forced air
Cooling: Window air conditioners
Services: Electricity, telephone, cable

Access: Year round road access


Layout (approximate)
Square Footage (approximate) 2773 sq. ft.

Main floor - Foyer 8 x 6 + 13 x 3
Parlour 15.9 x 15.9
Dining room 12.6 x 13
Office 13 x 12.6
Gallery / Shop 15.10 x 15.4
Studio / Workshop 15.10 x 15.4
Kitchen 13 x 10
Sunroom 27 x 7.6
One & ½ baths
Tools / mud room
2-car garage

2nd floor - Parlour 15.10 x 14
Bedroom 15.11 x 15.2
Bedroom 15.10 x 14
Bedroom 15.11 x 15.2
Bath 10 x 8 (hall)
Bath 12 x 8 (ensuite)
Kitchen 12 x 8
Hallway 22 x 5

3rd floor - Bedroom 16 x 9
Bedroom 16 x 9
Bedroom 16 x 9
Bedroom 16 x 9

Acreage - One-half +/-

The Location

Annapolis Royal is a half hour drive from Kejimkujik National Park and Bear River with its vineyards and winery, 30 minutes from Digby where you can sample World Famous Scallops, go golfing at the Pines Resort or take the ferry to Saint John, New Brunswick.

In forty five minutes you can visit the Village of Weymouth.

In one and a half hours you can catch one of the ferries to Portland or Bar Harbour, Maine in Yarmouth. Annapolis Royal is just 2 hours from the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport.

Extras

Appliances and some furnishings are included in the price.