26 Ravenscliffe Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton architect James Balfour’s 1881 masterpiece is
currently on the market and fresh for the picking at $3.89 million. Incredibly,
this represents more than a 145% increase from its previous list price of $1.59
million when it was last on the market in March 2014.
This 11,000 square-foot stone and brick mansion was
originally set on grounds covering nine acres, but following World War One, the
grounds of the palatial estate were gradually severed and sold to allow for the
construction of other beautiful homes (all still intact). The long driveway is
now Ravenscliffe Avenue, an address local real estate broker Colette Copper
calls, “a ‘go-see’ street for those who appreciate areas of Hamilton steeped in
history.
Twenty-six Ravenscliffe is a cornucopia of character,
featuring dramatic roof lines, tall windows, multiple turrets, 12’ ceilings,
beautiful carved woodwork, trim, beams and intricate plaster mouldings, 10
bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, a grand foyer, two staircases, including
the original stairs to former butler quarters, an expansive landing on the
bedroom level, plus an authentic castle keep offering picturesque views of the
escarpment and city. “The castle on Ravenscliffe is easily one of the grandest
single family homes ever offered for sale in the city,” says local real estate
professional Doug Folsetter.
Enjoy some eye candy with these pictures from the cutting
room floor of my recent Hamilton Magazine article. Photos by Tom Vogel, www.vogel-creative.com.
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