295 BROCK RD, GREENSVILLE, ON c.
1830s
This side
hall manor house built in 1830 by Scottish Stone Masons has survived virtually
unchanged inside and out for almost two hundred years!
FRESH FACT: Known as Kerby house, built by Andrew
Todd Kerby.
I actually
viewed this house a few years ago at an open house (a very busy one) and
without hesitation this is the most hauntingly beautiful home I have seen. The
ceilings soar, the rooms dwarf and the character seduces. Truly a time capsule
property. Some vision required but a worthy trade-off considering everything is
historically intact.
FRESH FEATURES
Large (.97
Acre) lot
12-16 ft
ceilings
Floor to
ceiling window bays with paneled shutters
Two and a
half foot thick stone walls
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Black walnut
staircase
Giant
fanlight arch
Eleven foot
pre-confederation window
Sixteen foot
first floor landing
Two large
matching Count Rumford fireplaces
* FRESH FACT:
1920s during
the colonial revival period. The stiles and rails of the door form a pattern
suggestive of a cross, the two lower stiles and rails form a pattern vaguely
suggestive of an open book, representing the bible.
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The pure age of this house is something to admire.
ReplyDeleteThe original home (which is now only the kitchen and scullery) was constructed in 1794. The remaining parts of the current dwelling were built after a fire.
To be in a home of this vintage is extraordinarily rare.
While it exudes character, sadly, I think it will take someone very dedicated to restore it, knowing they will spend far above its value.
Fascinating....and agree it needs to be a passion project...not a money maker.
DeleteVery Cool. Found this house while researching my Great Great Grandfather, Andrew Todd Kerby. He lost his fortune at some point, something to do with railroads replacing canals, and traveled to Australia (1850s) to invest but returned to Ontario around 1860 and passed away in 1865 in Goderich. If anyone has more information about him or his family I would love to know more.
ReplyDeleteThis house was featured in the Sept 2017 Chatelaine issue featuring a 200 year old stone house. A couple recently purchased it in 2015. Absolutely gorgeous. Just love the windows and wood details. Very charming
ReplyDeleteCool...I need to check it out!
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