About 157 Church Street

Welcome home to 157 Church Street! A rare opportunity to live in this sought-after neighbourhood. Built in 1870, this charming clapboard & brick home has been lovingly & meticulously restored, with a blend of modern elegance & sophisticated charm. The front porch provides a quiet place to watch the world go by. The home has a cheery living room & functional dining room separated by a relocated staircase, with hardwood floors throughout. A settler-built Canadiana corner dish cupboard adds both grace, charm & function to the dining room. The faux fireplace" is removable. A farm-style kitchen is the heart of the home - painted pine wide-board floors, raised panel cupboard doors create a yesteryear charm, acacia wood countertops + stainless steel appliances to ensure convenient functionality. An open pantry for all your baking needs. The sitting room off the kitchen overlooks the gardens with floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves - an ideal spot for a family room, tv room or den. Main floor laundry room with a 3-piece bath, generous shelving, washer/dryer, laundry sink, & broom closet. Enjoy the secluded outdoor sitting area just off the kitchen with a flagstone patio, & easy access to the attached garage. The garage is large enough for a single car, with plenty of space for a gardening centre & tool. The 2nd level of the home features a cheery peaceful primary bedroom with original French windows & hardware, a cozy reading corner, & built-in king-size wainscot bedframe with attached headboard & lighting. The 2nd bedroom offers French windows matching the master & a corner closet. A 3rd bedroom with dormer windows opens into a separate office/playroom space. A bright bathroom includes the original porcelain pedestal sink & tub. Finally, the functional basement area is perfect for utilities and storage, with room for a workshop, & cedar closet for seasonal clothing. Lots of gardens in the yard for your enjoyment. Just a short walk to Mill Street - the heart of Almonte.

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