Some homes simply refuse to be forgotten. Set high above the street on an elevated lot canopied by magnificent mature maples, 218 Fraser Street is one of them. This distinguished two-storey Italianate residence commands its corner of New Glasgow with the quiet confidence of a home that has stood for generations and was built to stand for many more. Arrive via a sweeping circular driveway, and you immediately sense that this is something different. The architecture speaks for itself: decorative cornice brackets, a gracefully arched upper window, and a broad covered front veranda with ornamental railings that invite you to slow down and take it all in. In spring, the surrounding red-leafed maples erupt in colour, framing the home in a way that no landscaper could ever plan or replicate. Inside, the bones are exceptional. Original hardwood floors run underfoot through three generously sized bedrooms, each benefiting from the home's tall ceilings and oversized windows that bathe every room in warm, natural light. A thoughtful layout offers 1.5 bathrooms, a rear deck for outdoor living, and a dual back entry for added everyday practicality. Beyond the home itself, the lot is a rare urban treasure, a deep, level backyard with established garden beds and mature hedging offering a private outdoor sanctuary with endless potential, all just steps from the shops, schools, restaurants, and amenities that make New Glasgow such a wonderful place to call home. This is not a cookie-cutter property. It is a piece of Nova Scotia history waiting for its next chapter. For the buyer with vision, 242 Fraser Street offers something increasingly rare: authenticity, character, and a sense of place that simply cannot be built from scratch. (id:45785)
| MLS® Number | 202613101 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | New Glasgow |
| Amenities Near By | Park, Playground, Public Transit, Shopping, Place Of Worship |
| Community Features | Recreational Facilities, School Bus |
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 4 |
| Bedrooms Total | 4 |
| Appliances | Stove, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator |
| Basement Development | Unfinished |
| Basement Type | Full (unfinished) |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Exterior Finish | Wood Shingles, Wood Siding |
| Flooring Type | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Half Bath Total | 1 |
| Stories Total | 2 |
| Size Interior | 2,800 Ft2 |
| Total Finished Area | 2800 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water |
| Gravel |
| Acreage | No |
| Land Amenities | Park, Playground, Public Transit, Shopping, Place Of Worship |
| Landscape Features | Landscaped |
| Sewer | Municipal Sewage System |
| Size Irregular | 0.41 |
| Size Total | 0.41 Ac |
| Size Total Text | 0.41 Ac |
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Den | 8.2x8 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 13.6x10.4 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 13.7x10.4 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 13.6x13.3 | ||
| Second Level | Bedroom | 11.3x8.2 | ||
| Second Level | Bath (# Pieces 1-6) | 7.6x5.2 | ||
| Second Level | Laundry Room | 7.7x7.6 | ||
| Main Level | Foyer | 8x4 + 12.5x4.7 | ||
| Main Level | Mud Room | 5.2x | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 14x13.6 + 6x3.4 | ||
| Main Level | Family Room | 20x11.8 | ||
| Main Level | Bath (# Pieces 1-6) | 4.5x2.4 | ||
| Main Level | Laundry Room | 11x7.8 | ||
| Main Level | Storage | 16x11.9 | ||
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11.4x11.4 | ||
| Main Level | Dining Room | 16.6x12 |
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