About 15 Church Street
15 Church Street, known to locals as the Lucky Rabbit House, is available for the first time in decades! Open its doors on a Saturday morning and you’ll be immersed in the vibrant activity of the renowned Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market. In its most recent history, the home has been run as an artists’ house with studio, gallery, and retail space on the main floor and living accommodations on the 2nd and 3rd floor. It is zoned and equipped for both residential and commercial use. The ground level has the potential to generate rental income from up to 4 businesses. The building is perfectly positioned to attract visitors of the immensely popular market which runs from May to October. Steps away from the front door, you’ll find ample public parking for your customers. The retail spaces are functional and inviting. There are rich hardwood floors throughout and plenty of natural light. Two of the spaces have their own sink and there is a lovely wood stove in another. The original character and charm of the house have been enhanced by artistic touches like custom one-of-a-kind tiling and playful paint colours. In 2019, the building was updated to meet all current commercial fire safety standards. The top 2 floors serve as a spacious apartment with 4 large bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen, dining and living room area, and a second wood stove. Outside, you’ll find an expansive balcony, built in 2020, that overlooks a thoughtfully landscaped courtyard garden abundant with veggies, berries, and fruit trees. There is also a shed that was rebuilt and renovated in 2020; suitable for storage or a summer studio. The basement has been spray foam insulated and the boiler heating system was replaced this year. This iconic building, in its prime location in the heart of Annapolis Royal, offers numerous possibilities; live upstairs and run your business on the main floor, lease commercial and residential space, or convert the home back to a single-family residence.
