55-57 Dorchester Street

Welcome to 55-57 Dorchester St.,a property recently restored by a top PEI interior designer. The restoration blends historic integrity with modern luxury. This side by side duplex stands among historic buildings, is graced out front by ginkgo trees and has designated street parking. The courtyard style back garden provides a serene and private retreat set amidst lush shrubs, flowers and a tree lined fence. The drive-through carriageway - one of the few remaining in Charlottetown- highlights its past as a hostelry. Wide floor boards from long ago decommissioned merchant ships are found throughout the interior. Each unit?s main floor offers a spacious kitchen, living, and dining areas. Unit 55 features two second floor bedrooms, including a primary suite with a beautiful ensuite bath, walk in closet and laundry. A guest bedroom with an attached powder room completes this floor. Unit 57 features a second level sitting room (could easily be another bedroom),bedroom, and a stylish bathroom complete with laundry. Both units each boast huge finished loft like third levels. They each feature renovated bathrooms - unit 57?s with a charming free standing tub and space large enough for a bedroom, sitting area and more. Unusual for its age, both units have ample storage space including huge closets. 55-57 Dorchester St is of significant heritage value having served as a home to notable figures and as a hostelry where the Bishop of Quebec celebrated Mass. Enjoy living and sharing its history either as a multigenerational home or living on one side while renting out the other which will more than pay for all expenses for both units. This property adheres to the city?s new short term rental regulations and thus allows the option of short term as well as long term rental. Situated in the heart of Charlottetown, 55-57 Dorchester St is a 5 minute walk from everything the City has to offer. (id:54626)