178 BORDEN AVENUE, BORDEN-CARLETON, PE C0B1X0

Property Description for 178 Borden Avenue

Welcome to 178 Borden Avenue in Borden-Carleton, PEI! This charming property, built 107 years ago, has a rich history and has undergone remarkable transformations. It served as a hospital during the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918-1919, then became a church, and has since been converted into a cozy two-bedroom, two-bathroom family home with an office that could also be a third bedroom. The current owner, an artist, has effectively used the foyer/entrance and a spacious 27' x 18.6' room at the front of the house to showcase her work, demonstrating its excellent potential as a business space. Its prime location, just minutes from the Confederation Bridge, Gateway Village, and the beach, makes it an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneur, further enhanced by its residential/commercial zoning. Around 2010, the building underwent extensive renovations, including being taken down to the studs, redesigned, rewired, and replumbed. Modern updates include 200 amp service, a new metal roof and eavestroughs installed in 2015, All interior doors are 34", making future wheelchair accessibility possible. New main level windows were added in 2020, and a double paved driveway in 2021. The main floor offers approximately 1100 square feet of finished living space, boasting expansive 12-foot ceilings and generous 7' x 3' windows that provide abundant natural light and scenic views. For your comfort, the home is equipped with two heat pumps, convect air heaters, and an 85,000 BTU Napoleon wood stove, ensuring your heating and cooling needs are met. You can find more details about the owner's commitment to improvements in the updates document. (id:38686)