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Easily one of the best lots on the street! This stunning East End ‘Monet” model by Braebury Homes is sure to impress from the moment you set eyes on the grand entrance with winding Maple staircase, natural light streaming in through each of the principal rooms, eat in kitchen, family room with cozy gas firepalce and convenient main floor laundry. Upstairs you have 3 bedrooms with a spacious 5 piece ensuite off your Master! Exterior has an attached double car garage & fully fenced backyard with a deck hosting your hot tub for Spring nights ahead! Basement is awaiting your creative touch...man cave, bar, theater room or childrens rec room - it’s yours to create! Close to CFB Kingston, schools, and downtown! Call today for your personal viewing. MLS®
964 RICK HANSEN CRESCENT • $384,900
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Beautiful all brick 2 storey home in desirable West End with an excellent School District. The principal rooms exude an easy living lifestyle from the convenient main floor laundry room to the carpet free flooring. Cozy Vermont Castings gas fireplace in both living room & den, separate dining room, kithen with an island, updated backsplash & quart countertops and patio doors to your massive deck! Upper level has 3 bedrooms, two (yes two!) Jacuzzi tubs with the Master boasting his & hers walk in closets! Lower level is almost finished with an additional bedroom for your teenager or guests just awaiting your finishing touches on the bathroom! The exterior is an entertainers dream with your afore mentioned huge deck, above ground pool and hot tub. MLS®360940170.
502 BARNSLEY CRESCENT • $343,000
Beautiful turn key bungalow in desirable West End location close to schools & Lemoines Point. Take a walk through this immaculate 3+1 bedroom 2.5 half bath home and you will not be disappointed. Featuring bright, carpet free principal rooms with a separate dining room, generously sized kitchen with ample cupboard space and island with granite counter top. Master bedroom boasts walk in closet & 2 piece en-suite. Lower level has an additional bedroom, bath/laundry room & walkout to your backyard complete with new 16 x 24 cedar deck. Call today for your personal showing! MLS®362710274.
4781 GERMAN ROAD • $419,900
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4572 RED MAPLE • $689,900
Prepare to be awed from the moment you walk into this stunning Waterfront Oasis! Boasting high-efficiency propane boiler, in floor heating on lower level, engineered hardwood & ceramic throughout, walls of windows in virtually every room to enjoy the beautiful views of Loughborough Lake, & an exposed weathered Limestone chimney for the cold nights in winter. Patio doors from living room onto Veranda enjoying gorgeous year round Western sunsets. Upper level holds dining area, open concept granite kitchen with an Island & inclusive Stainless Steel appliances, a cozy nook, and a balcony overlooking lower level. Master bedroom with 4 piece Ensuite, walk in closet, and patio doors leading to private Veranda. MLS®362920125.
96 HERON LANE, TROY LAKE • $139,900
With Spring fast approaching take advantage of our mild Winter weather with this 3.8 acre Waterfront lot. Located on the peaceful Troy Lake, less then 3 miles from Whitefish Lake, and 5 miles from the Jones Falls Locks, both of which are part of the Rideau Canal Waterway. Those seeking solitude can build the home of their dreams on this quiet lake. Whether you enjoy swimming, water sports, or fishing this lake offers crappie, pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, along with a variety of sunfish for the young Fisherman! The wooded lake front encourages plenty of Wildlife sighting! Severance possible. MLS®441080307
2774 RAILTON ROAD • $299,900
Welcome home to 2774 Railton Road, cozy country charm at its finest! Just move in and enjoy all the updates included flooring, kitchen counter, and heat pump in 2014. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central vac, Central A/C, a separate dining room, kitchen island, all appliances included, plenty of natural light on main floor, and patio doors off the living room to your 12’ x 16’ deck overlooking your beautifully secluded 1 acre lot. Downstairs is fully finished complete with a good sized laundry room, den, walkout, and a computer nook that could easily be converted to a bar! With an attached garage & 2 sheds. Only 15 minutes from town and a short drive to Loughborough Public & Sydenham High School. Quick possession. MLS®362760162.
When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which invites prospective buyers to tour the property. Realtors have long used open houses to introduce properties to the market, and a wellplanned open house can help sellers generate numerous offers in a single day. Whether working with a realtor or listing homes on their own, homeowners can follow a few simple tips to ensure their open house is a success. • Generate publicity online. Nowadays many prospective home buyers do the bulk of their research via their computers and devices. By advertising their open houses online, sellers have the potential to reach a wide array of buyers. Many real estate agents employ sites such as Zillow.com and Trulia.com to promote open houses and showcase properties, so sellers can make sure their agents are taking advantage of these wildly popular sites. Some even allow sellers to list their homes on apps that buyers can peruse on their smartphones. • Generate publicity in traditional ways as well. Traditional publicity should not be overlooked when promoting an open house. A $5 “Open House” lawn sign is an effective and inexpensive way to attract buyers who are driving through desirable neighborhoods looking for their next homes. While the Internet is a valuable resource to promote your open house, the sheer volume of online listings can make it hard to reach potential
buyers. A traditional lawn sign and a listing in your local newspaper are budget-friendly promotional opportunities that can generate interest in your open house. • Invite your neighbors. Neighbors can be great salesmen for your home and the community where you live. Invite friendly neighbors to your open house and encourage them to chat with prospective buyers. Buyers will appreciate neighbors’ firsthand knowledge about the community, and their friendliness can help to create a strong first impression that increases buyer interest in your home. • Consider some changes to your home decor. When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers. • Leave the hosting to the professionals. Unless you’re selling the home on your own, resist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions. When hosting an open house, sellers can take several steps to make their homes more appealing to buyers.
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917 VICTORIA • $232,900
Quick possession is available in this fantastically located all brick bungalow! Bright principal rooms with plenty of natural light featuring 2+1 bedrooms, original hardwood through out main floor rooms, cozy carpet in the bedrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen! Lower level is fully finished with a third bedroom, full bath, gas fireplace and separate side entrance with potential for an in law suite! Private backyard with concrete patio and interlocking driveway. Call today for your personal viewing! MLS®360660090. 2 Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, March 10, 2016
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This spacious two bedroom Condo has so much to offer, starting with its terrific west end location. Generous sized rooms including a large master with full esuite and double closets. Enjoy the view and south east exposure from the large window banked solarium. Carpet, paint and trim updated in the last 5 years, air conditioners and window coverings included. The building features designated parking, an indoor pool, party and exercise rooms. A wonderful place to call home. MLS®367420100.
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Perfect starter home, end unit townhouse backing onto green space with a terrific central location! Call today for your private Available immediately, this thoroughly updated 3+1 bedroom back split will make a viewing. wonderful home for your family. Features include: eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, large rec-room, covered walk up from basement, private patio and fenced back yard, freshly recapped double paved drive to the attached garage, central air and more. Call today for your private viewing.
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NEW PRICE Find great value here in this 3 bedroom bungalow sitting on a large city lot. This home includes maple hardwood flooring, large updated cooks kitchen, fireplace in the formal living room, dining room with doors to a screen veranda plus deck off kitchen. Updated main bathroom with soaker tub, newer thermal windows & doors on main floor, need appliances? Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer included here. Lower level features large finished family room with carpet flooring, and a large laundry/storage room roof re-shingled 2015, forced air gas furnace and central air replaced 2014.
Family paradise, large updated 2 storey with finished walkout basement to a gorgeously landscaped 2 acre lot which backs onto over 200 acres of crown land. Atv trails, skating pond and more.
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Build your dream home on this beautiful two acre lot located 15 minutes north of kingston on washburn road. Features large level building site with mature trees and granite outcroppings.On the property. Close to many area lakes. Hydro is at the lot line, and high speed internet available. Price includes a drilled well which is to be installed prior to sale.
Build your dream home on this beautiful 9 acre parcel of land located 25 minutes north of Kingston on quiet Shales Road. This lot has been severed and surveyed, and has hydro at the lot line, and many mature hardwood and softwood trees. Many year round homes located on Shales Road, on a school bus route this parcel offers privacy, serenity, & wildlife without being isolated. MLS® 15607119
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$379,900 901 Web Lane
Updated, open-concept 2 bedroom, 2 bath home or cottage on beautiful Charleston Lake. Sunset views, year round access and 185 ft of natural waterfront with level access and floating dock. Great fishing, boating and close to Charleston Lake Provincial Park. This property has it all! MLSÂŽ442280461
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597 8th Concession Rd
Beautiful 2 bedroom home on a nicely treed 4 acre lot just south of Westport. This well maintained, energy efficient home has an attached garage, two storage sheds and a large detached garage with storage loft. Well landscaped with fruit trees and garden. An outstanding property! MLSÂŽ441050237
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25 Mountain Road
Charming home in Westport with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a modern openconcept kitchen and living area with propane stove. Double detached garage and a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees on an acre of land. Within walking distance to all amenities including the public beach. MLSÂŽ442590078.
257 BATH RD UNIT 102 $237,500
Great Main floor Unit with over 1240 sqft of living space featuring in unit storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer New windows and Window Air conditioner. This two bedroom two bath room Condo is ready for immediate possession. This is a lovely building featuring two Salt water pools, a sauna, hot tub, billiards room and party room; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the underground parking or fitness area Call to view. MLSÂŽ367210001.
46 Benson Lake Rd
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home or cottage on the east shore of Benson Lake has great access to Indian, Clear and Newboro Lakes on the Rideau System. Large lakeside windows offer amazing shoreline and sunset views. This house needs some TLC, but with a bit of work it will be a great place to call home. MLSÂŽ442880195.
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Set on approximately 4 acres, this farm house offers 4 bedrooms up, living and dining room with hardwood floors. The back end of the property has a large barn with plenty of distance between it and the house. The waterfront is clean and level. You can restore the farm house or build your dream home. The price is just $399,000.
204 NEWTON PLACE
Large city bungalow with oversized attached double garage and paved drive located beside a park. Spacious inside with all new wood floors throughout living and dining rooms, hallway and three large bedrooms. Windows have been updated. The lower level offers a kitchenette, full bath, two bedrooms and a massive recreation room. All kinds of potential. Listed at $279,900.
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Totally upgraded, So many upgrades brand new life over looking time roof, beautiCollins bay, 194 CHELSEA RD. inground pool, ful lot close to 1/2 bathroom home offers This beautifully renovated two storey 3 + 1 bedroom, 2 and a gourmet custom kitchen, walk out basment, Lancaster School. spa-like ensuite bath and his and hers closets. Too many upgrades to list, come see for yourself! MLSÂŽ361150026. 2 GFP, C/A, dbl car Asking $469,900 gar,many more. Bring an offer Asking $459,900.
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Four level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths city backsplit with new laminate floors and new carpet on bedroom level. The large lower level has woodburning fireplace and a wet bar. There is a fourth level room that could be a huge fourth bedroom or games room. Workshop in the back with power. Listed at just $229,000. 6 Kingston Homefinder.ca - Thursday, March 10, 2016
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Main Floor Condo. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that often! Nice, bright and clean condo in security building and listed at just $139,900. Meticulously maintained and a pleasure to show is this two bedroom unit with some newer laminate floors and in unit storage. There are laundry facilities on each floor.
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SHARBOT $199,900 CROTCH LAKE LAKE VILLAGE ACCESS $48,900
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Exceptional custom 4+1 bdrm home located in a highly desirable west end neighbourhood, backing onto open green space, featuring 2 full baths and 2 half baths. Meticulously maintained and tastefully decorated throughout. Kitchen features island with built-in cook top and stainless canopy range hood, master bdrm features ensuite with jacuzzi tub, separate shower and in-floor heating. Hardwood flooring through most of the main level. Downstairs features rec room with gas fireplace, teen suite and 2 pc bath. Double car garage and so much more! MLS®361020023
GREAT LOCATION $119,900 CLEMENT RD $279,900
Close to Lake, Medical Centre & Stores, K&P Trail, 3 Apts,Large 2 Retail, Greenhouse, on 3.9acres 2Beds, living area withsits propane stove
LANE $79,900 LOT 6,BOLTON VILLAGEWOODS DR $33,900 2 Bedroom cabin, hydro, wood stove, & drilled well, Secluded, building with driveway 5 acres withwooded Spring fed Boltonlot, Lake and 500acre Community Association
PARHAM $179,900 ROAD 38 $299,900
Openwildlife concept 3 plus bedrooms, 29acres, at the door, one level, comfy in-floorwaterfront heating, quality built, 5yrs old, minimal17acres, heat/hydro, costs,close to Lake & K&P trail living, Call to View
WAGNER ROAD $39,900
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baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub. • Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets. • Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows. • Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project. • Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home. Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.