DIED AND GONE TO CROSS STREET

31 Cross Street, Dundas, ON, circa 1856

Cross Street is my favourite street in Dundas, if not all of greater Hamilton. It is literally a gateway to (heritage home) heaven with historic marvels from foot to finish, culminating with the landmark Dundas Driving Park. 

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This Second Empire meets Neoclassical residence is about half way up the street and is a sight to be held. Unfortunately it has recently been SOLD! But that doesn't mean you can't drool and dream over the pictures below (photo credits: Tom Vogel).

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FRESH FEATURES

• Built of Whirlpool sandstone, with local dolomite rubble (and a few sandstone blocks) used at the back. The quoins, sills and lintels are all of sandstone. One of only two remaining in the region

• Almost one acre lot with stunning, mature trees

• 12 foot ceilings and 12" baseboards

• Inlaid hardwood flooring
• Large principal rooms

• Two staircases

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FRESH FACTS

• Interestingly, this home was first listed for $1,875,000 but SOLD what seems immediately after, if not before, a price reduction at $1,500,000 was promoted in the newspaper

• Known as 'Eastridge' -owned by only 3 families in its 160+ year history

• The current mansard roof (French influence) was added later to replace a more traditional version
• The dormers are Neoclassical in style instead of rounded

• The iron cresting over the doorway may once have been a balcony

Sources: Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd., Ontario Architecture and Raise the Hammer

RELATED LINKS
21 Cross Street circa 1840s - back on the market for $799K
35 Cross Street circa 1846 - previously sold
11 Cross Street circa 1840s - previously sold