$549,900 Property + Business (Inventory to be negotiated separately)
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The Victorian Village of Merrickville is famous for it’s quaintness and charm, but there’s no address that’s quite as well known a Landmark as ’Millers of Merrickville’. This exquisitely restored circa 1832 Stone Home is currently a thriving Gift and Antique Store as well as a welcoming Home to the present business owners! Perhaps this is your Dream, too? Over the past 4 years, this Stone Beauty has been lovingly restored and upgraded. (over $120k.)
Offering a Rich mosaic of options, this Home could easily be a treasured family dwelling for many years to come… Merrickville offers the perfect combination of Heritage, Nature and Amenities! Imagine the “Joy of Living” in close proximity to Eclectic Shops, Galleries, Artists’ Studios, English Pubs, Fine Dining … in fact they are all just steps from Home. Come check the wares at the seasonally run Farmer’s Market on Saturday… add a jar of local chutney, homemade mustard or juicy local fruit to your basket! Ideally situated on the Historic Rideau Canal, you’ll love the enchantment of visiting Boats and the long list of Summer Time Festivals. Despite being in the ‘Heart’ of a Bustling Town, Main Street Merrickville has retained a Yesteryear Flavour combined with a distinct Cosmopolitan Flair. Attitude Plus!
A Lifestyle that sizzles with zest and excitement… welcoming folks with diverse backgrounds including Distinguished Artists and Interesting Travelled Academics, all nestled among the Shops, Restaurants and Heritage Homes that contribute to make this an “Exciting Destination.”
You’ll love the feeling of this Community! Seeing is believing!!!
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| All About the Property |
323 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville is currently a very popular and well established Gift, Antique and Collectables Store, fondly known as “Millers of Merrickville.” The Retail Store operates in the area we are describing as the ‘Family Room’ and ‘Den’. You can just imagine how delightful this area would be as your primary Residence… However, if like the present Proprietors, your Dream has always been to run a successful Business and make your Home as part of the big picture – Voila! This may be just for you…This unique property offers the opportunity to acquire a Stunning circa 1832 Stone Home including a Thriving Retail Business. You will instantly be the proud Owner of one of the Town’s most popular shopping destinations. The present Owner will provide Financials, Operating Costs and Training to the New Business Owner. (Details are available from the Listing Agents) Entrepreneurs consider this Well Established Business & Flexible Lifestyle Invest Today / Profit Tomorrow! |
| Specifications |
Exquisite 2 Bedroom 2 Bath circa 1832 Stone Home & Current Retail Business, Located on the Desirable Main Street of Merrickville, Home Restored w/ $120,000 in Fine Upgrades in the past 4 years; including 3 Car Garage/Storage Bld., 200 Amp. Service/New Wiring, High Efficiency Gas Furnace, Stone Exterior Re-pointed, Metal Roof; Main Floor Family Room (current use as Millar’s Storefront), Fabulous Vaulted Library (current use as retail space) Honey Pine Wide Plank Floors, Exposed Stone Walls, Exceptional Heritage Stone Fireplace, Vaulted & Beamed Ceilings, Picturesque Garden and Stone Patio, Detached Board & Batten Storage Shed, 3 Car Detached Garage/ Storage |
| Style |
1.5 Storey |
Lot
Size |
Imp: 50.00 X 200.00 |
| Bedrooms |
2 |
Heating |
Forced Air Gas |
| Bathrooms |
2 |
Air
Conditioning |
Central Air |
| Ensuite
Bath |
0 |
Parking |
3+ Garage Detached |
| Possession |
60 Days |
Exterior |
Stone, Board &Batten Addition |
| Property Taxes |
$4,960/2007 |
Foundation |
Stone |
| Age |
1832/Approx |
Zoning |
General Commercial (C-1) |
| Hydro Costs |
$ 1998/Year |
| Heat Costs |
$ 2254/Year |
| Assessment
Roll # |
0714714015011000000 |
| Legal
Description |
PLAN 6, LOT 46, VILLAGE OF MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD |
| Inclusions |
Gas HWT, 2 Ceiling Fans, Dishwasher, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener |
| Exclusions |
Hanging Corner Cabinet in Living Room, Corner Pine Cupboard in Dining Room |
| Rentals |
Nil |
| Survey |
Land Survey |
| Mailing Address |
323 St. Lawrence Street , Merrickville, On. K0G 1N0 |
| Directions |
Hwy # 16 to Kemptville, Hwy# 43 to Merrickville, at the 4 Corners turn Left, Subject Property is on Left Pin # 323 - Google Maps |
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| Main
Level |
| Room |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| Front Porch |
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This captivating Stone Home has been graced by the recent addition (2003) of a yesteryear front Veranda, designed to respect the historical period of the property. This welcoming setting is an inviting entrance to your new Home, picture your Victorian Settee and Wicker chairs accentuated by colourful hanging baskets. What Fun! Presently the Veranda is being used as a storefront to display wonderful antique furniture and collectibles. |
| Foyer |
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For over 150 Years this door has been warmly welcoming members of the Families who have loved this wonderful old stone Home, and now thousands of Shoppers step inside these stone walls in anticipation of what surprises await them! Your first impression is cozy and welcoming – who could not feel that way? Stone walls, honey pine wide plank floors, and well, right now a myriad of homespun treasures and collectibles that fill the eyes with wonder and are for offered for sale by “Millers of Merrickville” |
| Living Room |
16.00 X 13.00 |
An entrance way from the main store leads into the current owner’s prestigious living space. The main floor Living Room is awash in warm sunlight. The Deep Silled Windows are framed by lovely old Pine Shutters. We love the exposed wood beams and high ceiling! Delightful wide Plank Wood Floors are a treasure. |
| Dining Room |
13.00 X 11.07 |
The perfect fireplace to hang ‘the stockings with Care’…this heritage Stone beauty is a one-of a kind focal point! Imagine a Dinner shared with good friends, a bottle of Fine Bordeaux and a cracking fire, inspiring conversation in this spectacular Dining area. Sensational Wood Ceilings! Note the Wine Storage area tucked under the stairs! Set your Primitive Pine Table with your Grandmother’s Spode China, Light the Candles and Enjoy!! |
| Kitchen |
16.08 X 11.07 |
This bright, spacious Kitchen retains the feeling of the home while offering all the modern conveniences. There’s plenty of Cabinets and counter space. We love the very current tumbled marble backsplash! Marrying old with new is a hand painted checkerboard pattern on the wide plank floors, and fabulous exposed stone wall. A large window overlooks the garden - enjoy your cappuccino at the Breakfast Counter! The Fridge and Stove and Included!
The Open Pine Stairway is framed by an exposed stone wall – this lovely ‘picture’ one graced the pages of the famed “Harrowsmith’ magazine. You can see that the cameras eye has indeed been discerning! The Landing on the second floor is perfect for that special table or object d’art. |
| Family Room |
27.04 X 16.09 |
What is presently the main retail space for the store would make a very comfortable, inviting Family Room? Picture this captivating space populated with Vintage finds… perhaps you, too, are a collector of things old and rare. Certainly there is an abundance of space! What a Rare Find! Note the lovely Hand- Painted Wood Floors, Original Stone walls and Beamed ceilings! |
| Den |
18.06 X 14.03 |
Nestled at the rear of this unique Heritage Home is the Main Floor Library/Den, graced with Vaulted Ceilings, Exposed Wood Beams, original Stencilled Pine floors, and Sensational Exposed Stone Walls. Does it get any better? So call “Graham Beaton” one of the areas finest local “Heritage Woodworkers” and have a wall of custom Bookcases built, then find a trendy yesteryear pine Library Ladder to complete the picture. Your collections of treasured Writings have finally found a home!! …P.S. Note the interesting windows that allow wonderful bright shafts of sunlight to stream throughout this harmonious space! Alternately, any artist would find inspiration in this space! Whether your art form is the written word or the visual masterpiece, this is a Grand Room indeed! |
| Laundry |
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| Partial Bath |
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| “Millers of Merrickville” Retail Store |
| Room |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| Business Area |
27.04 x 16.09 |
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| Business Area |
18.06 x 14.03 |
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| Store Room |
8.09 X 8.02 |
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| Second
Level |
| Room |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| Master Bedroom |
15.10 X 13.00 |
One of the most enchanting features of this fine stone Home is the Master Bedroom. Lofts are made for romance. Snuggle into this beautiful loft Master with its soaring cathedral ceilings and warm shafts of light. Deep Window wells frame the world – we love the pine shutters. The Wide Plank Pine Floors keep the Heritage feeling to perfection. |
| Bedroom 2 |
13.60 X 10.10 |
This warm and inviting space is currently in use as a cosy den, but was originally a welcoming bedroom. Double Windows are enhanced with Deep Window Wells clad in Pine and Charming Shutters. Note the deep pine baseboards and pine plank floors. |
| Full Bath |
6.07 x 3.00 |
The exposed Stone wall is flanked by double windows – each with the Stone Home’s signature deep window Wells. Imagine your fresh Daisies here! A handsome pine vanity is in place. Tuck into the soaker tub with a view of the Stone Wall – can you feel your cares slipping away? |
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| Special Features & Upgrades |
- Circa 1832 Historic Stone Home
- Re-Pointed Exterior Stone
- New Covered Front Porch/2003
- New Metal Roof
- New High Efficiency Gas Fireplace
- Exposed Stone Walls Throughout
- Stone Floor to Ceiling Fireplace
- Honey Pine Wide Plank Floors
- Vaulted Ceilings w/ Exposed Wood Beams
- Updated Kitchen w/ Access to Year Garden
- Vaulted Mast Bedroom Loft
- 2 Baths
- Deep Silled Windows
- 200 Amp Service
- Board and Batten Storage Shed
- 2 Car Detached Garage w/ Storage
- Stone Patio in Back Garden
- Fenced Yard
Property Documents:
- Seller Property Information Statements, 2007
- C-1 Guidelines from Village of Merrickville- Wolford
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