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c. 1870 Second Empire in Amherst, Nova Scotia

12/22/19 4 Comments
Posted on OHD: 12/22/19. As of 8/1/22, it was no longer for sale. It is archived here for historical reference and educational purposes.

169 Victoria Street E, Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada B4H3Y2

STUNNING SECOND EMPIRE 1870 home on one of Amherst’s famous and historic Victoria Street. Extraordinary condition with quality restoration/refurbishment while maintaining integrity & authenticity. Unsurpassed luxury as a single family residential home, effectively combining modern amenities with traditional features. Easily adaptable for additional income opportunities including separate luxury apartment, Inn, other appropriate home business usage. The main floor offers a large entrance hall & vestibule, large sunroom/family room, custom period kitchen, formal dining room, family room, two guest rooms or den’s, two full bathrooms, study and laundry space. The main floor provides buyers with custom stained glass, hardwood, marble & ceramic floors throughout. Up the grand entrance hall and staircase, you walk up to the second floor large foyer with seating area. The second floor offer an extensive master suite on the west side featuring a master bedroom, second bedroom/nursery, large living room, kitchen, master bath with air-jet tub & fireplace. There are two additional large bedrooms on this floor with one adjoining to a dressing room and ensuite bath and custom walk-in marble/glass shower. Other key features of the home are: large windows providing lots of natural lighting, solid construction, porch, portico and double car garage. Property upgrades include electrical in 2015, natural gas heating 2015, outside architectural woodwork & vinyl siding, restored front porch 2013, solid wood entrance doors and sidelight. This home is well worth viewing for any buyer who appreciates quality, authenticity and elegance. Amherst is a vibrant, welcoming community between Halifax, Moncton, PEI and only 15 minutes from warm waters of our Northumberland Straight. CALL TODAY!
6 Bed 4 Bath 5,092 Sq Ft 0.56 Ac.
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