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115 Ricardo Street
Property Details
A delightful circa 1842 Greek revival home reassembled and brought to 21st century standards with over 2000 square feet of finished living space. Originally situated in Newcastle Ontario, the house was dismantled and shipped to the present site in 1981. The new foundation is built of local stone and all structural members were checked, replaced and repaired. The moulded doorcase with sidelights, original trim, interior doors, 6 over 6 sash windows and pine floors were all restored. The shiplap siding and white cedar shingles indigenous to Ontario were replaced and dormer windows were added to the second floor. On ascending the stone steps and entering the foyer, one is immediately impressed by the tasteful, neutral decor and the wonderful wide pine plank floors throughout. The main floor living room with wood burning fireplace and gracious mantel opens through two sets of elegant french doors to a wide balcony facing the Niagara River. The kitchen and dining area also open to the balcony overlooking the fenced privacy garden. There is a convenient powder room with unique stained glass window accessed to the left of the front door through a vestibule which could be utilised as a small office. The two charming upper bedrooms also with pine plank floors are complete with private 3 pc bathrooms and ample closet space. Storage drawers have been cleverly built-in beneath the middle dormer on the upper landing. The cozy lower level family room with additional wood burning fireplace, wall of built-in shelves and fabulous stone floors open to a shaded porch. A side room now accomodating a whirlpool tub could become a third bedroom as it also adjoins a 4 pc bathroom. This is a thoroughly modern home although the ‘bones’ are from 1842. Latterly a front wrought iron fence, new central air system, new furnace, new hot water heater, new stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer have been installed. The single garage has an automatic door. The home is situated on a pleasant quiet street elevated above a lower dock and marina area and only a 5 minute walk to the main street, Shaw Festival, hotels and fine dining.
Room Description
First Floor
Living Room 17′0 x 15′10
Dining Room 11′9 x 10′0
Kitchen 13′0 x11′9
Office 7′0 x 6′8
Foyer 7′0 x 6′0
Powder Room 2 pc
Second Floor
Bedroom 16′2 x 11′8
Ensuite Bathroom 3 pc
Bedroom 16′2 x 10′5
Ensuite Bathroom 3 pc
Basement
Family Room 21′6 x 13′6
Laundry Room 11′3 x 7′8
Bathroom 4 pc

