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A “Proud History of Refinement” is evident the moment you drive up to this Stately Stone Home. Yes! The Tales These Stone Walls Could Tell!  The principal rooms are large and inviting - meant for entertaining and family living. Here you will find a Home with integrity …ie. the owners have respected the exquisite yesteryear features – the deep encased windows, the stunning high ceilings, the deep 12” original  baseboards, the 9” wide honey pine floors with their deep rich patina, the elegant curved  Oak stairway adorned by original ornate yester year trim – Perfection!!! The interior doors boast unique Transom Windows – these, too, are original.  History has a present tense in this “Eclectic Residence”! The Kitchen is both modern and urban! The Main floor Family Room & stunning Powder Room  were updated from being a traditional “Summer Kitchen’ to a stunning focal point of the home featuring an  exposed Stone wall, charming Grilled Windows and French Doors that lead to an entertainment sized deck and captivating English style rear Gardens…

The “Private,” fenced Gardens are dotted with perennials and stone retaining walls and walkways that are relevant to a Home of this period. Nestled on a lovely quiet street, you are just a short stroll to the Main Street of Almonte and an array of interesting Shops, Restaurants, Parks and the Town’s famous Mississippi Waterfalls. Try Baker Bob’s for a morning Coffee and Fresh Muffins! The Postmaster’s Pub has “live music” and a “casual atmosphere”. It seems there is always an Art Festival or Celebration every summer weekend in Almonte – famous throughout the Valley for its thriving “Artisan Community”. This is the kind of community that it’s resident’s love and consider Home for many years
You are just a short commute to the High Tech Community of Kanata and minutes to the 417 – how convenient! This is a ‘Union’ that could last a lifetime!

Specifications

Stately Heritage Stone Home Circa 1860 Approx, Fabulous Main Floor Family Room & Powder Room Addition w/ Exposed Stone Walls/ Wall of Windows/ French Doors Leading to Private 16’ Deck, 12’ & 10’ Ceilings on Main Floor, 12” Baseboards, Restored Pine Plank Floors, 3rd Floor Music Room/Den; 4 Large Bedrooms; 2 Gas Fireplaces, Enclosed Front Sun Porch, Curved Ornate Bannister, Detached 14 x 16’ Workshop/Garage

Style Detached
2 1/2 Storey
Lot Size Imp: 42.49 X 104.00
Bedrooms 4 Heating

Forced Air/Natural Gas

Bathrooms 2 Air Conditioning Central Air
Ensuite Bath 0 Parking Detached Garage/Workshop
Possession 60 DAYS Exterior Stone plus Siding on Addition (2006)
Property Taxes $2,100/2007 Foundation Poured Concrete
Age 1890/Approx Zoning Residential
Assessment Roll # 0931020025099000000
Legal Description

PLAN 6262 PT LOT 24 PT LOT 25, TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS

Heating Costs $125.00 Month
Hydro Costs $130.00 Month
Inclusions

Central Air Conditioning, 4 Ceiling Fans, All Light Fixtures, All Curtains and Blinds, Water Softener (As is), Dishwasher

Exclusions

Family Room Mirror

Rentals Gas Hot Water Tank
Mailing Address

17 Union Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

Directions West on 417, Exit March Rd/Almonte; Turn Left at top of Ramp; Follow into Almonte, thru Traffic Lights, Left on Union St, Property is on Left # 17 - Google Maps


Main Level
Room Dimensions Comments
Front Porch 13.00 X 7.10

Touched by tradition, this yesteryear Stone home welcomes guests as they step into the quaint four seasons Porch. Exposed stone walls hold out an inviting hand to those who come to your first dinner party while they also will  dream the dream of owning their very own “Historical” property

Foyer ---

As you step inside the captivating Foyer, you are welcomed by a dramatic curved original circa 1860’s staircase WOW! …picture perfect for your princess to ascend and greet her first date for the prom!  Note the handsome trim – a detail that shows this home’s fine pedigree. The Marble and Hardwood floors add a distinct touch of elegance.

Living Room 14.00 X 13.10

The Formal living room is the perfect setting for treasured antiques or the eclectic blending old with new – your style is going to excel in this welcoming room. You’re starting with the very best – high ceilings, original restored 12” baseboards and the wonderful rich patina found on the original pine plank floors. Aren’t they spectacular? The corner Gas Fireplace provides a warmth and elegance to this comfortable, entertaining sized Living Room that is always appreciated.

Dining Room 12.00 X 10.50

This exciting formal Dining Room extends an invitation for Guests to relax, enjoy a glass of Chablis and simply enjoy the ambiences that only a Heritage Home of this calibre offers. We love the pine floors, and 2 tall yesteryear windows. Stunning 10 foot ceilings creates a feeling of opulence to formal entertaining. Add your funkiest table setting and call your best friends, this has all the makings for a great party…Note the very current Chandelier!

Kitchen 14.30 X 10.50

This Kitchen manages to keep the style and feel of “Vintage” with the urban functionality that today’s savvy homeowner is seeking. Freshly decorated with an edgy colour scheme and newly installed flooring. There’s plenty of cupboards and 2 work stations for his and hers meal preps.

Family Room 16.00 X 14.30

Here is the “Show Stopper” of this wonderful Home! Perfectly situated just off the Kitchen – this was, in fact, the location of the Home’s original Summer Kitchen. Vibrantly transformed and completely re-built in 2006 – this is where the family now gathers and you will, too!  First you will note the wall of gorgeous double hung windows that draw your eye to the charming rear gardens. Next, WOW-factor is the exposed Stone Wall - how fabulous! The French Doors lead to the entertainment sized deck and the private fenced rear yard.  There is a delicate balance between updating for a modern lifestyle and keeping true to a “Heritage Home’s Roots”.  This is definitely an addition that soars above the ordinary…

Partial Bath 4.30 X 4.60

Very cool indeed!!  Slate floors…an exposed original stone wall … here is a powder room that will make a “great impression” on Guests. Conveniently located for easy access to the lovely principal rooms as well as the rear deck and gardens for quick clean ups.


Second Level

We invite you to discover the exciting second floor, as you climb the ornate curved staircase! The second floor offers four large bedrooms, a full bath and a charming reading area. What a perfect backdrop for your favoured art collection or family portraits old and new! Honey pine floors embrace the light that floods this area.

Room Dimensions Comments
Sitting Area 15.03 x 6.06

What a surprise – hallways wide enough and certainly long enough to host a sitting area!  A great pleasure in a home this size is the special nooks and treasured spots that allow you to claim them for your own. Perhaps this will be your ‘reading and relaxing’ spot. Filled with sunlight… go ahead… dig into that special novel!

Master Bedroom 10.30 X 15.70

A serene setting to retreat to after a long day… This captivating sunken Master Bedroom is accentuated by wide plank floors and the architectural value of charming slopped ceilings. When have you ever seen such a spacious Master Bedroom in a Home of this vintage? The proud owners have just completed this lovely retreat. “Warm your heart, soothe your soul”

Bedroom 2 10.60 X 9.30

All unique, all spacious one boasts a Gas Fireplace with a unique Fan Motif Trim. Wouldn’t you hope to get first pick of this bedroom?  The current ‘office’ gives you an abundance of natural light .. sneak a break from work and sit out on the upper balcony!

Bedroom 3 13.30 X 11.10
Bedroom 4 10.08 X 13.02
3 Piece Bath

9.10 x 6.30

 

Third Level
Room Dimensions Comments
Music Room 14.30 X 11.20

Does it get any better for you pre- teen? Here they have finally found a perfect retreat. Maybe this is where you will play your drums or listen to the soothing sounds of Herbie Hancock. Two new windows have been ordered to complete this interesting hideaway.


Facade

Lovingly maintained, this treasure sits pretty just as it was so may years ago. Coming home to this charming residence will be a heart warming delight at the end of a long day in the City. The traditional old country stone façade is complemented by black doors and a charming Balcony.


Garage/Workshop

Tucked privately away from the principal residence, this Oversized Storage area is home to Bikes, Trikes and all your Sporting and Garden Equipment. The Hobbyist or perhaps professional Potter will be thrilled to find this unique space, an ideal setting for the entrepreneur to work/ or perhaps just play in the privacy of your own residence  This conveniently located, detached, outbuilding is solidly constructed and handy to the back garden and driveway areas. A large paved area is ideal for the kids to play or just maybe for you to display your favourite art form…


Rear Garden

Privacy abounds in this enchanting rear garden If you are a Gardener it does not get any better than this quaint “English Garden Setting”.  Children can run, and play safely, calling cheerfully to all that will listen, while grown-ups can lounge comfortably on the Deck, feeling re-assured that their little ones are safely tucked away. Note the new yesteryear style stone walkways. This little oasis is fenced and well treed offering both security and privacy! This amazing setting is sure to meet with your approval,


Highlights & Upgrades
  • 2. 1/2 Storey Stone Home in Historic Almonte
  • Stunning High Ceilings throughout
  • 4 – Large Bedrooms
  • Restored Original Pine Floors
  • 12” Original Mouldings
  • Deep Encased Windows
  • Original Oak Bannister and Curved Stairway with Ornate Trim/Freshly Painted Steps
  • Original Doors/Transoms
  • Exciting 3rd Floor Music Room/Office/2008
  • 200 Amp Electrical Service
  • Newer Copper Plumbing and Stock
  • Corner Gas FFP in Living Room w/ Mantle
  • Gas FFP in Upper Bedroom w/ Ornate Fan Trim
  • Gas Furnace w/ Newer Blower
  • Family Room  with Exposed Stone Walls was Renovated / New Insulation inside and out/ Windows/ French Doors/2006
  • French Doors opening to 16’ Ground Level Deck
  • Renovated  Main Floor Powder Room with Exposed Stone Walls, Ceramic Floors
  • Kitchen w/ceramic backsplash, Bosch Built in Stainless Steel Dishwasher/ Countertops with Oak Insets/ Under Cabinet Lighting
  • Enclosed Front Sun porch w/ Newer Windows, indoor/outdoor carpet, pine walls
  • Elegant Light Fixtures throughout
  • Wide Hallways w/ Second Floor Sitting Area
  • Freshly Painted/ May 2008/ exterior and Interior
  • Professionally Staged
  • Basement w/ re-pointed stone walls, inside sills repaired, new basement windows
  • Original Cistern in Basement
  • Usable Basement w/ Additional Storage
  • Newer Storage Garage 14 Ft. x 16 Ft.
  • Fully Fenced Yard
  • Professional Stone Walkway 

Property Documents:

  • Land Survey:  Building Location /2005
  • Seller Property Information Statements: 200

The above-information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted.

Barbara Couch
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