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This Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAP
August 24, 2018
Entrepreneur Tania Kolesnik had always dreamed of owning a piece of commercial real estate, but when she and her family moved to Bloomfield, Prince Edward County nearly three years ago, she had no idea her dream was about to come true. Many months of renovations later, Kolesnik has managed to transform a historic 1875 building into an in-demand vacation property filled with homey touches and charm to spare.
Home Tours
This Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAP
August 24, 2018
Entrepreneur Tania Kolesnik had always dreamed of owning a piece of commercial real estate, but when she and her family moved to Bloomfield, Prince Edward County nearly three years ago, she had no idea her dream was about to come true. Many months of renovations later, Kolesnik has managed to transform a historic 1875 building into an in-demand vacation property filled with homey touches and charm to spare.
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County Charm
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With chic retail shops on the main floor and a modern, light-filled vacation rental above, <a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">County Collective</a> (as the 1875 heritage building is now known) is "a collaborative hub for creatives in the heart of Prince Edward County." A mere three years ago, though, the space was crying out for a complete design overhaul. That's where Tania Kolesnik comes in.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPCounty Charm
PHOTO 1 of 19READ LESS -With chic retail shops on the main floor and a modern, light-filled vacation rental above, <a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">County Collective</a> (as the 1875 heritage building is now known) is "a collaborative hub for creatives in the heart of Prince Edward County." A mere three years ago, though, the space was crying out for a complete design overhaul. That's where Tania Kolesnik comes in.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Dream Weaver
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"We bought the County Collective building in the dead of winter, somewhat unexpectedly," says Kolesnik. "We had always dreamed of owning our own commercial real estate, but had no clue the right opportunity would fall into our laps so soon," she says. Once their offer was accepted, Kolesnik and her husband set about transforming the century home — which housed a full-fledged restaurant at the time —into their vision for a retail space and rental property.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPDream Weaver
PHOTO 2 of 19READ LESS -"We bought the County Collective building in the dead of winter, somewhat unexpectedly," says Kolesnik. "We had always dreamed of owning our own commercial real estate, but had no clue the right opportunity would fall into our laps so soon," she says. Once their offer was accepted, Kolesnik and her husband set about transforming the century home — which housed a full-fledged restaurant at the time —into their vision for a retail space and rental property.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Hidden Gem
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"<a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/the-loft-1/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Loft</a> [County Collective's vacation rental space] had so many wonderfully quirky, historical details, but our biggest gem was uncovering the original fireplace that sat behind a built-out electric stove," says Kolesnik. "We couldn’t believe what great condition it was in, and though it’s non-functioning, having that bit of charm at the centre makes the entire place come to life," she says.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPHidden Gem
PHOTO 3 of 19READ LESS -"<a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/the-loft-1/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Loft</a> [County Collective's vacation rental space] had so many wonderfully quirky, historical details, but our biggest gem was uncovering the original fireplace that sat behind a built-out electric stove," says Kolesnik. "We couldn’t believe what great condition it was in, and though it’s non-functioning, having that bit of charm at the centre makes the entire place come to life," she says.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Sofa So Good
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The leather sofa is from Restoration Hardware and has "a very deep seat, perfect for cuddling side by side," says Kolesnik. The wall hanging and tassels are by local artist <a href="https://www.cylinderceramics.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Caitlin O'Reilly</a>, while the striped rug and coffee tables are IKEA finds.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPSofa So Good
PHOTO 4 of 19READ LESS -The leather sofa is from Restoration Hardware and has "a very deep seat, perfect for cuddling side by side," says Kolesnik. The wall hanging and tassels are by local artist <a href="https://www.cylinderceramics.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Caitlin O'Reilly</a>, while the striped rug and coffee tables are IKEA finds.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Divide and Conquer
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"The space itself is divided into two main wings separated by the entrance staircase," says Kolesnik. "The first wing houses the three bedrooms and the other is for the kitchen, living and dining area. We were mindful of seamlessly creating some division while still celebrating how open-concept the spaces are," she says. The dining table and chairs are from IKEA.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPDivide and Conquer
PHOTO 5 of 19READ LESS -"The space itself is divided into two main wings separated by the entrance staircase," says Kolesnik. "The first wing houses the three bedrooms and the other is for the kitchen, living and dining area. We were mindful of seamlessly creating some division while still celebrating how open-concept the spaces are," she says. The dining table and chairs are from IKEA.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Fade to Black
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"The floors [and stairs] weren't in the best condition after the renos, but we couldn’t part with all the amazing character there was in the feel of the old boards," says Kolesnik. "We decided to gives them a few coats of matte black paint — Onyx by Benjamin Moore. They scratch easily and have worn since we painted them, but we’re kind of falling for how rustic and undone they look this way," she says.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPFade to Black
PHOTO 6 of 19READ LESS -"The floors [and stairs] weren't in the best condition after the renos, but we couldn’t part with all the amazing character there was in the feel of the old boards," says Kolesnik. "We decided to gives them a few coats of matte black paint — Onyx by Benjamin Moore. They scratch easily and have worn since we painted them, but we’re kind of falling for how rustic and undone they look this way," she says.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Light Bright
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"We wanted to keep the kitchen light and bright, as it’s tucked away in a bit of a nook," says Kolesnik. "Even though it’s not very big, we prioritized storage and flow. We went with a punchy green natural stone countertop to create a bit of interest, but mostly we kept it as simple as possible," she says. The counters were cutoffs from a discount warehouse, and Kolesnik sourced the brass light from the <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/canvas-furniture-decor.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Canvas collection at Canadian Tire</a>.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPLight Bright
PHOTO 7 of 19READ LESS -"We wanted to keep the kitchen light and bright, as it’s tucked away in a bit of a nook," says Kolesnik. "Even though it’s not very big, we prioritized storage and flow. We went with a punchy green natural stone countertop to create a bit of interest, but mostly we kept it as simple as possible," she says. The counters were cutoffs from a discount warehouse, and Kolesnik sourced the brass light from the <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/canvas-furniture-decor.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Canvas collection at Canadian Tire</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Shelf Care
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"We loved putting in open shelving that we could style and change whenever we wanted to," says Kolesnik. "It’s a fun way to make a non-committal impact in the kitchen."Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPShelf Care
PHOTO 8 of 19READ LESS -"We loved putting in open shelving that we could style and change whenever we wanted to," says Kolesnik. "It’s a fun way to make a non-committal impact in the kitchen."Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Beach Please
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"Our goal with The Loft was to have it be a celebration of the County, while still being comfortable enough for our guests to feel at home," says Kolesnik. "The beach-inspired vibes in our Victorian home are very much a good representation of Prince Edward County. It’s an awesome mix of history and the outdoors that we tried our best to convey in our space," she says.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPBeach Please
PHOTO 9 of 19READ LESS -"Our goal with The Loft was to have it be a celebration of the County, while still being comfortable enough for our guests to feel at home," says Kolesnik. "The beach-inspired vibes in our Victorian home are very much a good representation of Prince Edward County. It’s an awesome mix of history and the outdoors that we tried our best to convey in our space," she says.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Master Class
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The Loft boasts three bedroom, each with a personality of its own, according to Kolesnik. The master bedroom is "earthy and calming," with artwork by <a href="https://www.johnnycylam.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Johnny Lam</a> and bedside lamps from Homesense. The curtains, bedding, rug and furniture are all from IKEA.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPMaster Class
PHOTO 10 of 19READ LESS -The Loft boasts three bedroom, each with a personality of its own, according to Kolesnik. The master bedroom is "earthy and calming," with artwork by <a href="https://www.johnnycylam.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Johnny Lam</a> and bedside lamps from Homesense. The curtains, bedding, rug and furniture are all from IKEA.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Charm School
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In the master bedroom, Kolesnik combines a variety of soothing colours, textures and patterns to stylish effect, giving the space a quietly eclectic charm.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPCharm School
PHOTO 11 of 19READ LESS -In the master bedroom, Kolesnik combines a variety of soothing colours, textures and patterns to stylish effect, giving the space a quietly eclectic charm.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Feminine Mystique
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"This is our beach-inspired, more feminine room," says Kolesnik. The rug is an outdoor rug from IKEA ("a great idea when you’re hosting guests, they last forever," she says), as are the bedding, bedside tables, bench and bedside light.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPFeminine Mystique
PHOTO 12 of 19READ LESS -"This is our beach-inspired, more feminine room," says Kolesnik. The rug is an outdoor rug from IKEA ("a great idea when you’re hosting guests, they last forever," she says), as are the bedding, bedside tables, bench and bedside light.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Sweet Escape
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The overhead lighting was a lucky Homesense find, while the artwork is by <a href="https://www.johnnycylam.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Johnny Lam</a>.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPSweet Escape
PHOTO 13 of 19READ LESS -The overhead lighting was a lucky Homesense find, while the artwork is by <a href="https://www.johnnycylam.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Johnny Lam</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Personal Touch
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"The accents are mostly thrifted or pulled from our store downstairs, called The Shop at County Collective; it's full of unique, slow-made homeware," says Kolesnik.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPPersonal Touch
PHOTO 14 of 19READ LESS -"The accents are mostly thrifted or pulled from our store downstairs, called The Shop at County Collective; it's full of unique, slow-made homeware," says Kolesnik.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Black and White
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"We totally splashed out on some bold abstract black and white pieces to make the third bedroom a little more fun for our younger guests," says Kolesnick, who found the artwork at <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-ca/">Urban Outfitters</a>.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPBlack and White
PHOTO 15 of 19READ LESS -"We totally splashed out on some bold abstract black and white pieces to make the third bedroom a little more fun for our younger guests," says Kolesnick, who found the artwork at <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-ca/">Urban Outfitters</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Twin Peaks
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The twin bed frames are from <a href="https://www.structube.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Structube</a>, the bedding is from IKEA and the yellow rug is a Homesense score.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPTwin Peaks
PHOTO 16 of 19READ LESS -The twin bed frames are from <a href="https://www.structube.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Structube</a>, the bedding is from IKEA and the yellow rug is a Homesense score.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Fab Floor
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"We wanted to create some visual interest in the bathroom, as it’s the first thing you see when you come up the stairs," says Kolesnik. "We decided to go with a bold black and white patterned tile; we were lucky to find it being discontinued at a local little flooring store and scooped it up," she says.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPFab Floor
PHOTO 17 of 19READ LESS -"We wanted to create some visual interest in the bathroom, as it’s the first thing you see when you come up the stairs," says Kolesnik. "We decided to go with a bold black and white patterned tile; we were lucky to find it being discontinued at a local little flooring store and scooped it up," she says.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Vanity Fair
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The wood vanity, an IKEA find, adds warmth to the bathroom's black-and-white colour scheme.Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPVanity Fair
PHOTO 18 of 19READ LESS -The wood vanity, an IKEA find, adds warmth to the bathroom's black-and-white colour scheme.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Bathroom Beauty
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The bathroom's cheeky artwork is from Urban Outfitters, while just about everything else was picked up at Homesense. <em><a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/the-loft-1/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Loft at County Collective</a> can be booked for fall getaways in Prince Edward County <a href="https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/25183524?location=Bloomfield,%20Prince%20Edward%20County,%20ON&s=hcl4JxBd" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. </em>Home ToursThis Historic PEC Building is Now a Vacation Rental You'll Want to Book ASAPBathroom Beauty
PHOTO 19 of 19READ LESS -The bathroom's cheeky artwork is from Urban Outfitters, while just about everything else was picked up at Homesense. <em><a href="https://www.countycollectivepec.com/the-loft-1/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Loft at County Collective</a> can be booked for fall getaways in Prince Edward County <a href="https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/25183524?location=Bloomfield,%20Prince%20Edward%20County,%20ON&s=hcl4JxBd" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. </em>Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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