A Different Kind of Life, a Reasonable Drive Away
There is a version of your life where the porch light means something again, where the yard runs half an acre instead of a few feet past the back door, and where the view out the kitchen window is open farmland instead of your neighbour’s fence. That life is available at 136 King Street South.
This Queen Anne Victorian has stood in the village of Highgate since the late 1890s, and the craftsmanship that defined it then is still here now. Ten foot ceilings run through both levels. Twelve inch trim, crown moulding and decorative ceiling medallions frame the principal rooms. Original newel posts anchor the staircase, and a second staircase toward the back of the home is a quiet reminder of how a Victorian house once ran behind the scenes.
Four bedrooms and a main floor office give the home flexibility for a growing family or a remote work setup, without asking you to give up any of the character that made you look twice in the first place. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with a farmhouse sink, subway tile and a new gas range and dishwasher, so daily life is easy even while the bones of the house stay original.
Outside, the fully enclosed grounds offer mature trees, a perennial garden, raised beds, fruit trees and a custom chicken coop, all behind a seven foot fence built from reclaimed barn beams. The detached two car garage has been extensively renovated, with two driveways offering parking for approximately 12 vehicles. Highgate keeps its own pace, close enough to Ridgetown and Chatham for everyday life, and close enough to London and the wider region when you want it.
