With so many construction sites sprouting up around HRM, it seems like almost everyone is in the market for a brand new home in a brand new development or condo. It’s a wise choice: with new builds you have the security of knowing who built your home (and to what standard), excellent insulation, energy-efficient windows and appliances, and usually plenty of square footage. But what about the heritage properties that grace our county? Hundreds of buildings of historical relevance still dot our streetscapes and neighbourhoods, and occasionally something comes on the market that captures the imagination. And it’s worth remembering that however noble or commercial these buildings are now, each one was originally built as a family home.
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