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$3,499,000
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5 Beds
6 Baths
0.5 Acres Lot
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188 Dorset ST W Port Hope, ON L1A 1G2
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Approx. Sqft 5000 +
Subdivision Port Hope
MLS Listing ID X12294604
Style 2 1/2 Storey
Bedrooms 5
Building Age 100+
Annual Tax Amount $14,777
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.500 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
One of the finest and famous estates in Port Hope, the magnificent "Homewood' exudes elegance and grandeur. Privately sitting behind 10 foot hedges, Homewood, built in 1899, is gracefully ensconced in a park like setting of over 1 acre, surrounded by ancient majestic oaks and pines. Dorset Street West, one of the towns quintessential streets, is home to numerous historical imposing, noble estates. As you come into the grand reception hall it serves as the entrance to the expansive principle rooms that offer a splendid stage for any art or furniture collection. The rooms speak of elegant entertaining, the perfect home for dinner parties and exceptional Holiday festivities. The extensive veranda speaks of summer cocktail parties and el fresco dining.The immaculate attention to detail and style taken in Homewood's restoration is beyond exemplary. Respecting the rich history and integrity with thoughtful modernization of the kitchen and 6 bathrooms, spa, sauna, steam shower and 7 working fireplaces. The outstanding primary bedroom suite boasts a fire place, a dressing room and a 4 pc ensuite. All 2nd floor bedrooms boast a working fireplace . The original floors throughout are beautiful stained oak and in prime conditon. No expense was spared anywhere from fixtures, to appliances to replated hardware on every window, door and cupboard sourced from around the world. In particular the marble bathrooms & lower level marble spa with a hot pool, sauna and steam shower stand out. The original Butler's pantry and linen room are magnificent examples of fine preservation. The kitchen lacks for nothing, it's a cook's paradise. The heated double, built-in garage with lower-level entry takes you into the special dog washing area & one of 2 laundry rooms in the home.Sophistication & elegance, Homewood is the epitome of a gracious old world blended with contemporary modern conveniences.Trinity College School for your children.Toronto Airport 1 hr. 401, VIA, 407 minutes away.
Location
Province ON
County Northumberland
Community Port Hope
Area Northumberland
Rooms
Family Room Yes
Basement Finished
Kitchen 2
Interior
Interior Features Carpet Free, Central Vacuum, Generator - Full, Sauna, Steam Room, Water Heater Owned
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Wood, Other
Fireplace Yes
Heat Source Gas
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
View Garden, Lake, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Lot Frontage 273.0315
Lot Depth 242.35
Total Parking Spaces 8
Building
Foundation Stone
Listed by CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED