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Listed by Michael Wilson • Engel & Volkers (Lunenburg)

$ 199,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3,180 SqFt

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$ 199,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

3,180 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,180 sqft

Price per Sqft $62

MLS Listing ID 202608372

Bedrooms 5

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1826

Lot Size 3,240 Sqft

Acres 0.0744

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Nova Scotia

Property Description

This house is a survivor. Relatively few buildings of the Georgian period have escaped being architecturally 're-invented' by the Victorians. Formerly known as "The McLaughlin House", after Benjamin McLaughlin who lived at the property from 1858 to 1884, it is a short walk to the harborside and the former ship-building yard Benjamin once owned with his brother - a property today known as "Adams and Knickle". The house was commissioned by Charles Rudolf in 1825, likely upon his engagement to Sophia Ernst to whom he was married in 1826. The married couple were to have ten children (one presumes the marriage was a happy one). Most unfortunately, Charles died at the young age of 49 and the house was eventually sold through the Lunenburg Town Sheriff, on behalf of Mr. Rudolf's son, to Benjamin McLaughlin. The house Charles built for his betrothed was an elegant one, a full two and a half story, Georgian townhouse in the Regency Style. It would have had an impressive façade with six-over-six sash windows and an elegant doorway, likely with complex transom above. Much of its former exterior elegance has been lost to time, however, a proud architectural form still stands. The original interior Regency details which remain are remarkable and worthy of restoration to their former beauty. True Georgian houses in Lunenburg are few - with the majority of their period interior details removed to follow the trends of subsequent eras. This is undeniably a renovation project on a large scale, and not for the novice or the faint of heart. The task completed, a house of this pedigree would lend its owner, and the greater community, incalculable rewards for future generations. Please note: entry onto property is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. No entry onto the property prior to booking an appointment with a licensed Realtor and in the company of a licensed Realtor. No exceptions.

Location

Province NS

County Lunenburg

Area 405-Lunenburg County

Zoning Res

Region South Shore

City Region South Shore

Rooms

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Bedroom 2 13'x17'

Living Room 10'5x15'+3'8x4'7

Dining Room 13'x17' irregular

Kitchen 5'7x31'4

Interior

Interior Features High Speed Internet

Heating No Heating/Cooling

Cooling No Heating/Cooling

Flooring Softwood

Equipment No Rental Equipment

Fireplace No

Exterior

Community Features Golf, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Marina, Place of Worship

Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected

View Y/N Yes

View Harbour

Roof Type Asphalt

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Under 0.5 Acres, Sloping/Terraced

Dwelling Type Detached

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Sewer Municipal

Water Municipal

Level or Stories 2.5 Storey

New Construction No

Others

Ownership Freehold

ParcelsYN No

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