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55 SHAW STREET
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Beds
4
Baths
3 full + 1 half
Sqft
—
Year
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Type
Single Family
On market
28d
Backing onto green space & the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching 202km between Kingston & Ottawa, this 2+2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a deep lot in Kingston's East End with a scenic natural backdrop that can't be replicated to the rear. Inside, the main floor offers a spacious living area alongside a dedicated dining space & an expansive kitchen with adjoining breakfast area providing direct access to the elevated rear deck. The interior has been extensively refreshed with added pot lighting across the main floor, updated light fixtures, fresh paint throughout most of the home, & an improved front foyer with updated moulding, while the bathroom has been upgraded with new LVP tile flooring. Upstairs, the second level hosts 2 bedrooms including the primary, along with a full 4pc bathroom. The lower level adds substantial additional living space with 2 more bedrooms, a 3pc bathroom, rec room, cold room, storage, & utility area, including a newly built-in closet with cubbies & shiplap feature wall in one of the basement bedrooms. Outdoors, the tiered deck creates multiple spaces to gather & unwind, complete with a screened gazebo & dedicated lounge area, all set against the privacy of the rear green space. Major mechanical & exterior updates include a new architectural shingle roof (2022), new furnace & heat pump (2024), upper shed roof replaced with new sheathing & shingles (2024), & the city-side sewer main upgraded to PVC. Set just moments from parks, schools, everyday amenities, the Waaban Crossing, CFB Kingston, & Downtown Kingston, this is a property that delivers both space & setting in a location that keeps you connected in every direction. (id:65958)
Basement
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational, Games room | 5.98 × 4.77 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.58 × 2.52 meters | |
| Bedroom | 3.1 × 3.37 meters | |
| Bedroom | 3.06 × 2.88 meters |
Main level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Living room | 5.51 × 4.27 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.08 × 0.98 meters | |
| Dining room | 5.56 × 2.91 meters | |
| Kitchen | 4.12 × 3.66 meters | |
| Eating area | 2.48 × 3.53 meters |
Second level
| Room | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 2.88 × 3.49 meters | |
| Primary Bedroom | 4.36 × 3.28 meters | |
| Bathroom | 2.93 × 2.02 meters |
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