After a little too much Prosecco, and stumbling homeward in dawn's solar dazzle, it's distinctly possible that upon passing 198 Raglan Road you'd remark to yourself that this utterly delightful and diminutive detached home reminds you of a Toblerone segment, a glittering chocolate peak pushed into the green slope and then decorated with a cedar shake porch and a lime cream door. You'd wonder next, of course, whether someone had spiked your bubbly, and hope ardently that you hadn't spoken out loud, but the vision is understandable, so dreamy a confection is this so-sweet renovated (and detached) home. All would be quickly forgiven. Out would come the cameras, up would pull the journalists. You're a visionary, they'd declare. There are only two bedrooms, sure, but the spacious primary is in the loft, all Expressionist angles and roofline reverie. The bed fairly sprawls beneath the eaves. The second bedroom is on the ground floor, off to one side and well-separated from the fantastically made-over main space with its separate living and dining areas. It really is as if you've wandered onto a film set, a rom-com hangout, a design mag centre-spread - those pitch-perfect pale floors and the intensely white walls. The kitchen is sweet and charming, looks over the outdoor space and the off-street parking. It's rare I give so little guidance to homeowners, and feel the right move is to simply call in the videographer, plant the sign. But 198 Raglan Road, near the corner of Barrie Street and, is that rare bird, that shooting star, that bite of Swiss chocolate. Rarest of all is the price, I suppose, given the address, along with the built-in flair, and all the convenience of setting up right downtown, near the shops, and the park, and the university.

I used to own the place opposite 135 James St, in downtown's Inner Harbour neighbourhood. This is going way back. I was tending bar, and in my spare time writing poems and a slew of derivative stories. Raymond Carver I was not. I never left home without wondering at the history of 135. It sits further back from the road than any of its neighbours, with a back-to-the-wall personality I identify with. Its symmetry intimidated me slightly, and I can't properly explain that; I felt as if it must have a complicated and fascinating history. it was a farmhouse originally, perhaps, and verdant pastures flowed north from it like a river. It is more conventional now. Renovated in the 1980s is my guess, and much loved, but about due another go. There is a covered porch and a full-width living room with hardwood floors. A formal dining room and an old kitchen tucked away at the back. There is also a covered breezeway between the house and the double-deep block garage in which you can surely build your airship or your go-karts. The three bedrooms gather around the upstairs bathroom as if for tonight's storytime. I think another unit built inside and possibly above the garage would make an awful lot of sense. Something to house the in-laws or help with the mortgage. It's a future possibility that tugs irresistibly at the present, like a bright thread pulling lives together. But you could also just bring the kids and call it home, build vegetable gardens out front, make friends with the marvellous neighbours, walk every morning to the Elm Cafe and Daughters Grocery, or up Pine to the Sunday market.

Welcome to 209 Smugglers Cove, an impeccably maintained executive bungalow nestled in one of Kingston's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Ideally located just moments from Lake Ontario, the golf course, and Kingston Airport, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the pride of ownership evident throughout. The beautifully landscaped property is enhanced by an irrigation system servicing both the front and backyard, stunning LED in-ground lighting, and a private backyard retreat designed for entertaining. Spend your summers enjoying the sparkling chlorine pool, complete with an IntelliCam controller for effortless operation, while evenings are made memorable around the natural gas firepit under the gazebo featuring a ceiling fan for added comfort. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan offers spacious living areas and quality finishes throughout. The primary suite serves as a relaxing escape with heated floors in the ensuite bathroom, while the kitchen is equipped with reverse osmosis water filtration and opens seamlessly to the main living spaces. Additional conveniences include a central vacuum, keyless front entry, an owned hot water tank, a natural gas BBQ hookup, and a doorbell security system with front camera and backyard motion sensors. The attached garage is equipped with a ceiling-mounted heater, making it functional year-round. For added peace of mind, both the furnace and air conditioning unit have been professionally serviced and maintained. Offering over 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, exceptional outdoor living spaces, and an unbeatable location near Kingston's waterfront amenities, golf, and travel connections, 209 Smugglers Cove presents a rare opportunity to own a truly turn-key home in an established and highly desirable community. A property that has been meticulously cared for, thoughtfully upgraded, and ready for its next chapter.