A real estate page of current fabulous properties for sale…and other stories.
Paulanne came back to real estate in 2016 after a 17-year detour that took her from a car lot in Kingston to a sun-soaked coastline in Greece. For 11 of those years, she ran The Car Store (a used auto dealership) and The Car Spa (an auto detailing business), because apparently one business at a time was never enough work. The other six? Teaching English in Greece and volunteering with Nine Lives Greece TNR* program, colony feeding and adoption programs.
Solving the real estate puzzle, finding the perfect fit between people and place—that's what makes Paulanne jump out of bed each morning! You’ll also you'll find her teaching silversmithing at The Tett Centre with the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club, or elbow-deep in a wildlife rescue with Sandy Pines, ferrying anything from raccoons to geese that have been abandoned or injured to get the care needed.
After 10 great years working with a longtime friend and business partner at ReMax, a change of space, a change of leadership, and — let's be honest — a whole lot of really good people pulled her over to Century 21 Heritage Group. The sign out front changed. The work never did.
Home decisions come loaded—financially, emotionally, logistically. There’s a lot to be said for experience that brings the expertise to untangle the complex stuff and the patience to be a sounding board through the rest. You need to be a problem-solver and steady hand, from first showing to final signature.
“Every for-sale sign I've ever planted in a yard has a person's story behind it. That's why I do this — not for the sold sign, but for the people living inside the walls.”
*TNR - trap, neuter, release
Paulanne
Realtor. Silversmith. Unapologetic spider and snake enthusiast.Direct: 343 363 1085Email: paulanne@paulannepeters.comFeatured Listings
25 Colborne Street
Kingston, ON
Here’s the rest of the story….
The Outside
A double brick Victorian that's been loved properly. Behind the façade: four one-bedroom apartments, ceilings that soar, a hand-carved staircase worth pausing on, and the kind of character you can't build new.
Deep, unapologetic red walls -the kind that states a certain elegance and never dates at all. Add original woodwork, exceptionally tall ceilings, wide staircases and you're guaranteed to be wowed walking through the front doors. This fourplex has that quality throughout. Four one-bedroom suites on one of downtown Kingston's most walkable streets, each unit a little different from the next. The expensive ticket items have been looked after including the roof, boiler, and exterior maintenance. The main-floor apartment is the one people talk about after they leave. Inside, the ceilings hit ten feet. Bookshelves line the walls like someone didn't miss one book sale. There's a gas fireplace for the months when you need one and a mini split for the weeks when you'd pay anything for cold air. Washer and dryer are self contained within the unit. The light reflects off the wooden floors and this space reminds you of a chapter from Pride or Prejudice. 2 units occupy the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor features an attic style suite that is charming in its own right. The building sits steps from a plethora of restaurants, downtown markets, and a variety of coffee shops you'll develop opinions about. It's the kind of address that makes the commute home feel like the point. There is an enclosed back space for a pooch, a shed for gardening tools, a deck for cocktails, and parking for 3+cars. More information about this heritage designated home can be found in the docs section. Great tenants currently in place. A home inspection by Before You Buy Home Inspections has recently been completed for the building and units.
The Inside
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