Live like royalty this Victoria Day — inside this $25M Kingston mansion fit for a queen (or at least a wildly successful tech CEO)
Why settle for a castle in the clouds when you can have one in Kingston, Ontario? Listed at a cool $25 million-plus, 81 King Street East isn’t just a home—it’s a historic, two-lane-bowling-alley-equipped, chandelier-draped, yacht-club-adjacent monument to grandeur.
Built in 1841 by John Watkins, this stone masterpiece has witnessed nearly two centuries of Canadian history—from the reign of Queen Victoria to your inevitable reign over brunch. After a four-year top-to-bottom restoration, it now stands as the most enviable address in Kingston—and possibly the country. And what better time to swoon over it than Victoria Day, when pretending you’re descended from nobility is practically encouraged?
Here’s what $25M+ gets you:
Five palatial bedroom suites, each with luxury hotel vibes
A two-story library with a 900-pound Austrian crystal chandelier (because regular chandeliers are for peasants)
A chef’s kitchen so exquisite it may inspire you to cook—or at least hire someone named Philippe to do it for you
A German-imported two-lane bowling alley (finally, a home where you can yell “strike!” and mean it)
A cellar spa retreat with hot tub, sauna, and massage area (your back deserves this)
A converted stable that’s now a poolside oasis (because even your pool house has history)
27 HVAC zones, because temperature control is the new crown jewel
Outdoors, behind wrought-iron gates and perfectly manicured gardens, you’ll find a heated saltwater lap pool and views of Historic City Park, the Kingston Yacht Club, and Lake Ontario. You're also steps from Queen’s University, downtown dining, and enough limestone to make an architect weep.
With Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and even Syracuse just a few hours away, your dominion can stretch far and wide—and the Kingston International Airport makes jetting off to actual castles abroad a breeze.
Bottom line? If you're in the market for a home where you can literally bowl in your bathrobe, toast to Queen V with a view of the lake, and entertain diplomats without blinking—this is your moment.
