THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE at 81 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg is a rare Victorian-era brick residence completed in 1875 and offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn through elegant sight lines to the majestic St. Lawrence River. The centre hall showcases a magnificent, curved staircase rising to the second floor. Strategically placed windows flood the home with natural light and allow captivating river views. Rich in Victorian character, the home features generously proportioned rooms, impressive baseboards, and soaring ceilings accented with distinctive crown mouldings. The primary room ceiling heights on the main floor measure approximately 10.6 feet and 9.25 feet on the second level. Above each exterior window is a decorous cast iron relief of a young Queen Victoria, adding architectural charm and historical significance. The former maid's quarters on the on the east side have been thoughtfully converted into an attached garage. Two staircases provide access to the basement, which offers excellent ceiling height and large windows overlooking the river. The property extends to the water's edge and is not subject to an OPG licence. Ideally located within walking or cycling distance to shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & detail clinics, golf, curling, arena, library and the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse, this home combines heritage elegance with everyday convenience. A virtual tour, additional interior photographs, aerial drone imagery, and detailed floor plans are available. Upgrades include 37 windows replaced between 2016-2019, garage door replace in 2018, two man doors replaced in 2018-2019, retaining wall and shoreline restoration completed in 2019, new gas furnace installed in 2021, roof shingles replaced & sewer lateral in 2022 & new eavestrough in 2026. Average monthly utility costs are approximately $254 for gas, $74 for hydro, and $97 for water and sewer. (id:4069)
Address
81 LAKESHORE DRIVE
List Price
$999,900
Property Type
Single Family
Type of Dwelling
House
Transaction Type
Sale
Area
Ontario
Sub-Area
South Dundas
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
2000 - 2500 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size
108.5 x 86 FT Sq. Ft.
Lot Depth
86 ft
Frontage Length
108 ft ,6 in
MLS® Number
X12870366
Listing Brokerage
COLDWELL BANKER COBURN REALTY
Basement Area
Full (Unfinished)
Postal Code
K0C1X0
Zoning
R2 - Residential Second Density
Ownership
Freehold
Parking Places (Total)
3
Site Influences
Waterfront, View
Features
Irregular lot size, Sloping, Sump Pump
Community Features
Fishing
Appliances
Water meter, Dryer, Oven, Range, Washer, Refrigerator
Heat Source
Natural gas
Heat Type
Forced air
Cooling Features
None
Foundation Details
Stone
Other Structures
Porch
Number Of Floors In Building
2
Water Source
Municipal water
Access To Property
Year-round access
Sewer
Sanitary sewer
