136 King Street S

Highgate, Chatham-Kent, N0P 1T0

$825,000

5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
12 parking
2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 30 days ago · MLS® X13808544

About this home

Victorian grandeur meets country living at the Reycraft-McLaren House, a remarkable late nineteenth-century Queen Anne Victorian set on a private double lot of approximately half an acre (with the potential to sever) in the village of Highgate. Behind its terracotta brick exterior, gingerbread detailing and charming east-facing Juliet balcony, this four-bedroom home is filled with the craftsmanship that makes an old house unforgettable. Ten-foot ceilings extend across both levels, complemented by substantial 12-inch trim, crown moulding, decorative ceiling medallions, stained glass and transoms. Original newel posts anchor the staircase, while period chandeliers, early twentieth-century Toronto-made cast-iron radiators, a reglazed clawfoot tub and the original butler's staircase preserve the character of another era. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with a Fireclay farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, updated countertops, new gas range and dishwasher. Outside, the fully enclosed grounds offer mature trees, perennial gardens, raised beds, asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, grapevines and apple, cherry and pear trees. A custom chicken coop and views across neighbouring farmland bring a little country to village life. The extensively renovated detached two-car garage features a new roof, custom birch carriage doors and a herringbone floor laid with carefully sourced reclaimed brick. Two driveways provide parking for approximately 12 vehicles. Additional improvements include a Hy-Grade steel roofing system, repointed fieldstone foundation, R40 attic insulation, completed copper plumbing updates, a custom seven-foot reclaimed barn-beam fence and professional exterior finishing. More than 125 years of character, thoughtfully cared for and ready for its next chapter.

Details

Type: Detached
Style: 2-Storey
Age: 100+ years
Size: 2000-2500 sq ft
Lot: 132.46 × 165.31 ft
Basement: Unfinished, Walk-Up
Garage: Detached
Kitchens: 1
Property tax: $2,932 (2026)
Neighbourhood: Highgate
Municipality: Chatham-Kent
Price per sq ft: $367 (about the same as detached houses in Chatham-Kent)

Interior

Bedrooms: 5 above ground
Bathrooms: 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (main)
Rooms: 12 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den: Yes
Fireplace: No
Features: Carpet Free

Heating, cooling and services

Heating: Water, Gas
Air conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
Water and sewer: Septic

Building and exterior

Style: 2-Storey
Exterior: Brick, Wood
Roof: Metal
Foundation: Stone
Age: 100+
Faces: West
Outdoor: Deck, Privacy, Landscaped, Fence - Full, Playground, Storage

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total parking: 12
Driveway and parking: Private Double

Lot

Size: 132.46 × 165.31 ft (rectangular)
Acreage: .50-1.99

Possession: 60 Days
Cross street: Goodbrand Line and King Street S.

Rooms

Room	Level	Size	Features
Foyer	Main	3.38 × 1.84 m (11'1" × 6')	Hardwood Floor
Living Room	Main	7.21 × 3.67 m (23'8" × 12')	Large Window, Hardwood Floor
Dining Room	Main	3.99 × 4.86 m (13'1" × 15'11")	Walk-Out, Window, Hardwood Floor
Office	Main	4.06 × 3.98 m (13'4" × 13'1")	Window, Hardwood Floor
Kitchen	Main	5.7 × 4.93 m (18'8" × 16'2")	Walk-Out, Window
Bathroom	Main	2.2 × 2.92 m (7'3" × 9'7")	3 Pc Bath
Primary Bedroom	Second	4.01 × 4.19 m (13'2" × 13'9")	Window, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 2	Second	4.46 × 3.7 m (14'8" × 12'2")	Walk-Out, Juliette Balcony, Hardwood Floor
Bedroom 3	Second	4.01 × 3.51 m (13'2" × 11'6")	Window, Hardwood Floor, Closet
Bedroom 4	Second	2.36 × 4.81 m (7'9" × 15'9")