98 Water Street Pictou N S, Pictou

The perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences. Built in the 1820s by Scottish masons, this semi-detached stone house is regarded as one of the finest examples of Scottish Georgian architecture in Nova Scotia. Large, bright rooms, sympathetically redecorated in the last 4 years, with original hemlock floors, and all updated electrical, plumbing and heating. The kitchen is fully renovated. The living, dining, and family rooms have elegant features and proportions. A spacious new sunroom overlooking the back garden, has cathedral ceiling, in-floor heating, gas fireplace, large triple-glazed windows, and ceiling beams. The staircase leads to a sun-filled landing, with 5-sided dormer with harbor view, 3 bedrooms with high ceilings and original ceiling beams and a large full bath with roll top tub. Another staircase leads to the street-level basement, with a study, storage room, laundry room, powder room, and Great Room, with street-level access and commercial potential for a store or office. This room has cushioned window seats, custom blinds, exposed stone walls, and its original fireplace. The double lot includes a large mature garden with traditional plantings and stone fences, and flagstone patio. Parking on upper and lower levels. A minute's walk to waterfront, stores, restaurants, public library, deCoste Centre and Jitney Walking Trail. Additional information is available from the listing brokerage. (id:1945)