Home Details for 81 Lakeshore Drive

THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE is a rare Victorian era brick home completed in 1875 and being offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering this home your eyes will immediately be drawn to the sight-lines leading out to the St. Lawrence River. The centre hallway has a magnificent curved staircase leading to the second floor. Strategically placed windows drive in lots of natural light and allow fabulous views of the river. Possessing all the Victorian style this home presents generously sized rooms with large baseboards and high ceilings adorned with crown mouldings. Ceilings in the formal rooms on the first floor average 10 feet 7 inches and 9 feet 3 inches on the second floor. On the exterior above each window is a cast iron image of a young Queen Victoria. The maids quarters on the east side have been converted to an attached garage. There are two stairways to the basement, which has good height and possesses large windows looking out towards the river. The land extends to the waters edge without an OPG licence. The St. Lawrence River, shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & dental clinics, golf, curling, arena, library & Upper Canada Playhouse are all a short walk or bicycle ride away. Please take the virtual tour and check out the additional photos, aerial drone photos and floor plans. Major Upgrades: 2016-2019 - 37 Windows Replaced; 2018 - Garage Door Replaced; 2018-2019 - 2 Man Doors Replaced; 2019 - Retaining Wall and Shoreline Restored; 2021 - New Gas Furnace Installed; 2022 - Roof Shingled and Eavestrough Installed; - Sewer Lateral Replaced. Utility Costs: Gas - $204.00 per month; Hydro - $70.58 per month; Water/Sewer - $90.60 per month. (id:31684)

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  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas

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  • Attached