Old Home Charming

Name: Old Home Charming
Address: 495 Wellington Street West, Unit #100, Toronto, ON, M5V1G1, CA
Telephone: +16474044120
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Sharing historic treasures for sale all across Ontario! Old Home decor, DIYs, & romantic gardens! Let’s preserve the past while building your future.
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Paulette Sopoci
Ontario's Old Home Real Estate Agent
Heritage Realty Group
with
Canadian Owned
Royal LePage Signature Realty, Brokerage Hi, I’m Paulette Sopoci, an Ontario based real estate agent specializing in historic and character homes. My passion is helping buyers and sellers connect with these unique properties. Whether you’re dreaming of restoring a Victorian gem or selling your cherished family home, I bring 30 years of sales and marketing savvy to help bring these historic treasures to market.

10/28/2026

There’s a reason Hamilton has some of the most beautiful old homes in Ontario.

Once one of Canada’s great industrial powerhouses, Hamilton was a city of extraordinary prosperity. During the Victorian era, successful merchants, industrialists and professionals built magnificent homes, filling neighbourhoods with beautiful brickwork, soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork and architectural details.

And thankfully, so many of these homes are still standing.

I am absolutely honoured to be co-listing this stunning Victorian home in Hamilton’s historic Stinson neighbourhood alongside fellow Realtor Susan MacArthur.

This is a home for the old house purists. For those who notice the original stained glass, the intricate woodwork, the ceiling medallions and the beautiful old doors. For those who understand that these details aren’t just decorative. They’re part of what makes an old home so special.

With approximately 2,600 square feet of living space, generous principal rooms and beautiful original architectural details throughout, this is a home that deserves to be experienced in person and I can’t wait to show it to you.

Offered at $890,000, it’s waiting for someone who will appreciate everything that makes it extraordinary and carry its story into the next chapter.

Beauty really IS in the details!!!

Comment ELEGANT and I’ll send you the full property details, or reach out to book your private showing.

122 East Avenue South | Hamilton, Ontario
Offered at $890,000
MLS X14025836

Co-listing agents:
Paulette Sopoci, salesperson with Heritage Realty Group/Royal LePage Signature Realty

And

Susan McArthur, salesperson with Royal LePage State Realty, Brokerage

◼️Fully intended to solicit those currently NOT under contract.

🎥 Raffi Tutundjian

10/27/2026

Hey, I’m Paulette! And if you’re new here, I already know a little something about you.

You love history. You appreciate beautiful craftsmanship. You believe creaky floorboards are part of the charm, and you’ve never met an old staircase you didn’t like.

You slow down when driving past a beautiful century home. You linger in antique shops. You love how gardens complement old homes. You notice original stained glass, intricate woodwork and those little architectural details.

You found us. Welcome home. ❤️

10/23/2026

When I first took on the listing for 5283 County Road 9 in Greater Napanee, the homeowners gave me a tour of the grounds.

I have never seen a property filled with such a variety of fruit trees and plantings. Asian pears, American persimmons, apples, grapes, hazelnuts… the list goes on. But most intriguing of all were the pawpaws!

The owners have four pawpaw trees growing on the property, two of which are now bearing fruit.

So, what exactly is a pawpaw?

It’s a fruit native to North America, including parts of southwestern Ontario, particularly near Lake Erie. Yet most people I know have never tasted one!

Unlike apples or pears, pawpaws have an incredibly short shelf life, sometimes just a few days once ripe. That makes them difficult to transport and sell in grocery stores.

And they’re delicious! Imagine a cross between a banana, mango and pineapple, with the creamy texture of custard.

You can scoop out the flesh and eat it fresh, or use it in ice cream, smoothies, puddings and even baking. Just remember, the skin and seeds aren’t edible.

What makes this discovery so interesting is that these four trees are growing much farther east than their usual native Ontario range. The property’s sheltered setting along Hay Bay may be creating a favourable little microclimate for them.

And these trees come with a beautiful 1880s farmhouse on 3.8 acres, with approximately 260 feet of waterfront along Hay Bay.

Yes, the property is FOR SALE!

📍 5283 County Road 9, Greater Napanee, Ontario Offered at $1,250,000
MLS # X13789356

Open House, Saturday October 31 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Now I’m curious. Have you ever heard of a pawpaw, or better yet, tasted one? Tell me in the comments!

10/21/2026

I love old homes. I sell old homes. I’ve restored an old home. And I can tell you that owning one isn’t for everyone.

In fact, if you’re buying a century home for any of these 3 reasons, you might want to think twice.

1. You want an old home that feels brand new.

If you’re expecting perfectly level floors, straight walls and doors that never stick, you might be disappointed. Old homes have quirks, and sometimes those imperfections are exactly what make them so wonderful.

2. You love the architecture, but want to change everything about it.

I understand wanting a beautiful kitchen, modern bathrooms and the conveniences of today’s living. But if your first instinct is to remove every original door, replace the wood windows and tear out the beautiful old trim, perhaps a newer home would be a better fit. There’s a difference between updating an old home and taking away everything that makes it special.

3. You want a home that requires absolutely no attention.

Every home requires maintenance, whether it was built in 1890 or 2020. But older homes sometimes require a little more understanding, patience and appreciation for traditional materials and craftsmanship. And believe me, learning about your old home can be half the fun.

Here’s what I know.

There’s something pretty incredible about walking through a front door that generations of people have walked through before you. Running your hand along a staircase that’s been there for 150 years. Or discovering a little architectural detail that someone took the time to create by hand.

You don’t have to love every creaky floorboard or quirky corner. But you do have to appreciate what makes an old home different.

Old homes aren’t for everyone. But for those of us who love them, there’s simply nothing better.

Time to explore the other side of home ownership…old home ownership!

Check out this open house:
Saturday, October 24 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
136 King St S, Highgate (Chatham Kent)
Offered at $825,000

Co listed by Paulette Sopoci, Realtor with Heritage Realty Group/Royal LePage Signature, Brokerage and Meghan O’Brien, Realtor with ReMax Preferred Realty, Brokerage

10/18/2026

The countdown to October 24th is on!

I am so excited to collaborate with House of Knots Vintage | Karyna McLaren and Haven James Vintage to bring the coolest vintage market to one of the coolest old barns in Ontario!

And even better, this is an opportunity to introduce more people to one of my most rare listings…the extraordinary late-1800s Octagon Barn at 14226 Talbot Trail in the little village of Palmyra.

Grab your friends…this will be absolutely worth the road trip!

For one day only, this beautiful old barn will be filled with an incredible collection of vintage treasures, antiques and one-of-a-kind finds from some fabulous vintage dealers.

And I’ll be there too, sharing more about the history of this remarkable eight-sided barn and, of course, the fact that it’s FOR SALE!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 14226 Talbot Trail, Palmyra, Ontario (Chatham-Kent)

Our fabulous hosts and participating vintage dealers:

House of Knots Vintage | Karyna McLaren
Haven James Vintage
Sincerely Penny Curated Vintage Goods
NoeLeon & Co.
HouseandHeirloom
The Nook Vintage
Priya
Johanna

A big thank you to Crazy 8 Barn & Garden for helping make this event possible!

Grab your vintage-loving friends, plan a little fall road trip, and come say hello! I’d love to see you there ❤️

05/06/2026

Step into timeless charm! This stunning, magazine-worthy century home is located just 2 hours East of The GTA, 15 minutes to the Prince Edward County Bridge, and 25 minutes to Kingston.

WHY buy a cottage when you can own a grand historic home just minutes from the water, local shops, restaurants, and all the character this charming town has to offer?

🏡 3,090 sq ft (per MPAC)
🛏 5 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
💰 Offered at $684,900
📍 MLS #12825732

Historic elegance. Modern comfort. An unbeatable location.

📩 Message me today for more details or to book your private showing. [email protected] | 647-404-4120

🌼 Fully intended to solicit buyers and sellers not currently under contract!

05/01/2026

Open House Invitation — May 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

50 First Avenue, Uxbridge.

Built in the 1880s, this century home sits on one of Uxbridge’s most established streets, just steps from downtown.

A wraparound verandah, original stained glass, tall ceilings, and a curved staircase set the tone the moment you walk in. Six distinct living spaces offer flexibility, all with preserved period details throughout.

Thoughtfully updated for modern living while maintaining the integrity of the home’s original character.

A rare opportunity to own a true piece of Ontario’s architectural past.

Paulette Sopoci | Sales Representative
Royal LePage Signature Realty
647-404-4120
[email protected]

04/24/2026

Just Purchased!!!

Another gorgeous old stone home is about to be loved by an amazing couple.

We started our search in Essa, then in Caledon but ended up finding THE ONE in the Cambridge area.

The home, the barn AND the property are simply stunning and I couldn’t be happier for them. Be sure to follow Karyna at and Francois . They both have amazing businesses and are going places.

I can’t wait to watch this new “old home” love story unfold. How lucky am I to play a small part? Life is grand. 💚

04/24/2026

Another chapter begins. Congratulations to my clients. I couldn’t be more thrilled for you.

And most importantly, this beautiful old home is going to get so much love! 💚💚💚

Address

495 Wellington Street West, Unit #100
Toronto, ON
M5V1G1

Telephone

+16474044120

Website

http://oldhomecharming.com/

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