FRESH BRICK: December 2017

Friday, December 15, 2017

A LABOUR OF LOVE

200 HATT ST, DUNDAS, ON circa 1860s

This board and batten heritage designated cottage was built in the 1860s as store and residence for Thomas VanNoble who arrived in Dundas in 1835 and became the gardener and sexton for St James Church until he died in 1882.

Throughout her early history, the home's storefront toggled from grocery store to butcher and back to grocery store (last used as such in 1934).

At one time the front entrance of the home consisted of a double door flanked by 2 large commercial-type windows (photo immediately below).

The current owners have since restored the facade (updated from April 2017 photo) to a more authentic look (today photo).

Circa 1900s

Today

April 2017

The property was listed last April at an incredulous $327,000, and obviously didn't last very long. The buyers loving restored the home with authenticity and care, fully intending to make it the setting of their happily ever after. But as fate would have it, a job opportunity out west has separated them from their labour of love. Luckily, you now have the opportunity to take the torch on this wonderful piece of Dundas history. Nothing left to do but move in and enjoy!

REFRESHED

Original hardware has been stripped, cleaned and re-used

Historic pine plank hardwood floors have been refinished

Boards from the original store counter top, over 100 years ago, frame the dining room wall

Non-original walls have been removed to open up the space

An cast iron claw-foot tub was relocated from the upstairs to a more spacious home downstairs (and re-finished)

A porcelain sink from the old kitchen was re-purposed in the same updated main-level bath

The original potters studio has been transformed into a brand new kitchen space with a raw board wall (revealed after removing plaster)

Check out the incredible BEFORE* & AFTER** shots below.

I do miss this wallpaper, but I'll survive:)

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200 HATT STREET: BEFORE & AFTERS

YARD

FOYER

DINING ROOM

POTTERS STUDIO (NOW KITCHEN)

MAIN FLOOR BATH

This tub was relocated from the 2nd floor
The sink was re-purposed from the original kitchen (below)

LIVING ROOM

UPSTAIRS BATH

DINING ROOM

BEDROOM 1/2

BEDROOM 2/2

YARD

Offered at $659,000
View Full Listing HERE
Represented by Sharon Carolan
Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services

SOURCE : Hamilton's Heritage V5

*BEFORE PHOTOS Tom Vogel, www.vogel-creative.com
**AFTER PHOTOS RS Tours

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

BANK OF MONTREAL HOUSE

6 Ravenscliffe Avenue Hamilton, ON circa 1911

Ravenscliffe is the concentrated OJ of luxury, historic real estate in Hamilton. It packs a character punch and has been inspiring drive-bys and drool-bys for over 100 years.

And the crown jewel of the street has to be #6. This Spanish mission-style mansion has only had 4 owners in her 106 year history.

Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

#6 Ravenscliffe, Vintage Hamilton photo

The home was originally built in 1911 by the Bank of Montreal for its regional mangers, so they could entertain.

#6 Ravenscliffe's current owners of nearly 40 years. Photo by Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

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Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

The architect is the renowned William Witton who was responsible for many Hamilton structures including the foundation of the Witton lofts (a former school) and the gorgeous Herkimer Apartments.

Herkimer Apartments, Star Metro Media

#6 Ravenscliffe is the iconic, stuff dreams are made of, listing we have been waiting 40 years to come to the realtor.ca party! View exclusive listing details HERE. ~~Offered at $2,495,000.~~ SOLD $1.9 million!

FRESH FACT
In the past 10 years the street has dramatically refreshed itself with nearly 50% of its homes having been listed for sale. Here's the list to my memory:

#1 Ravenscliffe