Upper Hillsborough is owned by two realtors with Bosley Real Estate Brokerage in Toronto, Ontario, age-old friends who both relish and celebrate thoughtful, well-executed design. Since 1999, James has been lucky enough to call Charlottetown home during the summer months thanks to a long-standing involvement as a musician at the Charlottetown Festival, home to Canada's longest running musical, Anne
of Green Gables. James hails from Summerland, British Columbia and moved to Toronto in 1988 to pursue his career as an orchestral musician. In the time since, he's enjoyed the opportunity to perform with many of Canada's finest ensembles including the Toronto Symphony, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Canadian Opera Company, and to perform internationally in destinations including New York, Hong Kong and Edinburgh. Steven, since boyhood, has consumed design and housing in the same way many others take in food or oxygen. Housing-obsessed, he has a multi-disciplinary education in housing and is the pioneer behind the www.urbaneer.com brand catering to, exploring and ruminating on all things urbanite, property and otherwise in Toronto! Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Steven has two decades of experience as a realtor, spearheading the development of Toronto's Innovative Space marketplace which included the conversion of several former warehouses, banquet halls and factories into loft condominiums. Operating in a sales and marketing capacity, plus as a designer and style guide, Steven always has a real estate project on the go. Upper Hillsborough is a labour of love that celebrates the historic architectural vernacular of Prince Edward Island, with a twist! James and Steven have renovated and restored what was, at time of purchase in 2008, a battered, forlorn 'diamond-in-the-rough'! With their characteristic attention to detail, this substantial top-to-bottom renovation has included significant major building component upgrades, including new sound attenuation systems in the ceilings, upgraded plex plumbing and upgraded wiring with independent breaker systems. There also has been a renewed commitment to your comfort, including foam insulation in the walls and ceilings, new double-thermopane casement windows and remote-operated skylights, plus a top-quality individually-controlled hot water heating system. Fully-retrofitted with permits by Charlottetown's most reputable trades into a 'no expense spared' luxury legal triplex, this century-old shingle dwelling celebrates the patina of yesteryear with all the modern conveniences. An unparalleled vacation get-away, you can read about our journey on our Tales of Upper Hillsborough blog, and learn how 12 Upper Hillsborough is the culmination of our love for design, our desire for a 'home away from home', and the celebration of three decades of friendship!
