Tales Of Upper Hillsborough – Page 2

A Black House Bedroom Takes Centre Stage In The Fall Issue Of PEI Living Magazine

October 17, 2018

If you’re new to Urbaneer.com, you may not know our boutique Toronto real estate site isn’t limited to properties for sale or rent, but also explores all manners of housing as it relates to place, culture and design. That’s why, if you go through our Blog Categories, you’ll see a…

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Elevating A Vintage Bedroom At The Black House In Charlottetown, PEI

September 18, 2018

House And Home, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to our latest Tales Of Upper Hillsborough post, which shares the journey of a bestie and I who, ten years ago, bought a dilapidated vintage triplex in idyllic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It was originally intended to be a slow-simmer upgrade programme to be finished by the time we reached ‘retirement age’…

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Dear Urbaneer: Can I Sell Part Of My House For Co-Ownership?

August 23, 2018

Dear Urbaneer, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to this midsummer edition of Dear Urbaneer, where I dig into the depths of my real estate knowledge to help clients with their housing questions. In this August installment, I talk to a client who is a landlord, and who is considering selling the rental suite portion of his…

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How To Elevate The Value Of Your Balcony, Patio, Or Terrace

May 11, 2018

College Street / Little Italy, House And Home, Rejuvenating the Button Factory, Renovating the Movie House Loft, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

If you’re new to my blog, welcome to my insights on housing, culture and design in the City of Toronto. In this post, I wanted to offer my thoughts on how to elevate the value of your outdoor space. When it comes to having a personal slice of paradise, I…

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A Black Garden At The Black House In PEI By Dan Does Design

March 7, 2018

House And Home, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

If you’re new to Urbaneer.com, you may not know our boutique Toronto real estate site isn’t limited to properties for sale or rent, but also explores all manners of housing as it relates to place, culture and design. That’s why, if you go through our Blog Categories, you’ll see a…

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Welcome To The Foyer

May 3, 2016

House And Home, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

There’s no question most urbanites have to do the best they can living with limited square footage. But no matter how small a dwelling, sometimes it’s more about a smart space plan that can make or break a place. For me, a residence with a dedicated foyer or front hall…

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How I Came To Transform A Vintage Home In Charlottetown, PEI

June 9, 2015

Media/Press, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

If you're new to urbaneer.com, you may not know our boutique Toronto real estate site isn't limited to properties for sale or rent, but also explores all manners of housing as it relates to place, culture and design. That's why, if you go through our Blog Categories, you'll see a…

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Black Houses Are Beautiful

January 21, 2015

College Street / Little Italy, Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Many of us have heard Henry Ford's comment about his Ford Model T in 1909 – “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black”. I kind of feel that way about houses. While most traditional Toronto housing is constructed of brick and…

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Designing A Cozy Entertainment Space In The Black House

November 4, 2014

Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to our latest Tales Of Upper Hillsborough post, which shares the journey of two friends, who share a friendship spanning 30 years and who both live in Toronto, Ontario. These friends buy a dilapidated vintage triplex in idyllic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and transform it into a bespoke vacation guest house. Right…

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Kitchen Progress In The Black House Captain’s Quarters!

October 7, 2014

Tales Of Upper Hillsborough

Welcome to our latest installment from The Tales Of Upper Hillsborough, which is about the transformation of a dilapidated tripled in Charlottetown, PEI, into a luxury furnished vacation rental. To our delight, we're nearing completion after six years of a major rebuild. This project snowballed primarily out of our love for…

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