Location Description
Built by Solomon Hill in 1896, a well preserved Queen Anne Revival style redbrick house on a large corner lot in the Town of Markdale, Ontario. Enclosed by the original wrought iron fence, it has multiple gables and dormers as well as 2 sun porches. Operating as a Bed & Breakfast, the house has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Just under 8,000 sq ft with large rooms and 11 ft ceilings. Feature all original unpainted woodwork and stained glass, pocket doors, and large windows providing plentiful daylight. Living room and sitting room with fireplaces, dining room, big foyer. The second floor has 5 bedrooms, the west most room being considered the maids quarters with a second staircase close to the kitchen. Two of the bathrooms have been renovated, one with granite and onyx finishes. There is a completely finished 3rd floor apartment, with 2 bedrooms, living area, second kitchen and octagon shaped sunroom. Basement has an elevator that was used to provide easy unloading of coal into the basement. The exterior is solid brick, with a stone foundation, cedar shake roof, double detached garage with potting shed. Swimming pool in the backyard with cabana including change room/bathroom and mini kitchen. Situated on one acre of breathtaking manicured gardens, mature trees, rare flora, unique stones throughout the west half of the yard. Garage with driveway for parking at one end of the property.
Architecture
Queen Anne Revival