Grand Dame of Fairfield. Elegantly dressed & impeccably appointed, this Victorian home has been extensively restored. An exhaustive list of updates include lifting the home onto new foundations. Beyond the hedge & front gate, a large porch is an inviting entry. The front parlour opens onto a formal living room with stained glass windows & natural gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen with Fisher & Paykel appliances is adorned with maple & fir cabinetry, copper apron sink, soapstone countertops, mosaic tile & adjoining butler's pantry with antique cabinetry.Step out to a huge deck overlooking the south-facing backyard.Upstairs, a huge primary retreat has a vaulted ceiling, ensuite bath & ample closets, plus 2 more bedrooms & bathroom.Lower level with 8'10" ceilings has a legal 2-bed suite plus flex room & hobby area.Restored to its original design, the exterior was reclad with durable 'Hardie' shingles & fir trim in the original paint palette.An ideal, quiet location with walk score of 90.
Layout Main Level Entry with Lower/Upper Lvl(s)
Lot features Central Location, Curb & Gutter, Easy Access, Landscaped, Level, Private, Quiet Area, Recreation Nearby, Rectangular Lot, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalk, Southern Exposure
Heating Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Roof Fibreglass Shingle
Parking Spaces 3
Exterior features Balcony/Deck, Fencing: Full, Garden
Interior features Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Controlled Entry, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Additional Accom.
Additional AccomodationExists
Parking Type Carport Double, Driveway
Kitchens2
Laundry FeatureIn House
Fireplace DescriptionFamily Room, Gas
Taxes$9,456
Rentals Allowed Unrestricted
Pets Allowed Aquariums, Birds, Caged Mammals, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Days on Market5