Lovingly restored to its former glory, this prestigious 1853 urban estate designed by Joseph Power is truly one of a kind. It integrates the formal elegance of an earlier era with the ease & comforts of contemporary living, provides stunning vistas of Lake Ontario & City Park, & features a courtyard hidden from the passing world by an ancient cedar hedge. This is one of Kingston's most enchanting homes! Come in from the wraparound veranda to the entry hall, library & dining room, where columned arches, quarter-sawn oak panelling, fireplaces & coffered ceilings lend patina & coziness. Stained-glass transoms cap huge windows with oak shutters. In the living & music rooms, crystal chandeliers, deep crown mouldings & alluring details add grandeur. Whether you're entertaining large groups or small, these rooms are beautiful and livable. From the screened sunporch, enjoy views of MacDonald Park & the UNESCO World Heritage Murney Tower; from the glass-walled solarium, look onto the courtyard garden, perennial bird sanctuary & stone patio complete with a "swimming' granite fish! Through the adjoining mudroom, you'll find a powder room & an updated butler's pantry leading to an exquisite chef's kitchen, with floor-to-ceiling custom maple cabinetry, high-end appliances, Limoges door-pulls, & access to the huge, high-and-dry basement. On the second floor, lit by a stained-glass masterpiece, you'll discover four bedrooms & a study with soaring ceilings, artisan-restored plaster & mouldings, two full bathrooms, extensive storage, two charming balconies & attic access, plus an additional bed & bath within a fully appointed guest suite with lake views & private access. The renovated Coach House houses two beautiful apartments with off-street parking & private garden space. Steps to the Waterfront Trail, Queen's & KGH, an easy walk to downtown shops, restaurants & bars"¦ Parkview House represents stewardship at its finest. Welcome home!