1000 1st Avenue W Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K5
$990,000
This remarkable 1893 Queen Anne Revival offers a rare blend of architectural beauty and proven financial success. The estate operates as a licensed bed & breakfast, including a fully renovated carriage house featuring two independent rental units. The two buildings are separate structures on subdivided land, providing flexible living arrangements and income across the property. Immediate, transferrable revenue from day one, is a privilege reserved for the discerning owner.Inside the main home, period details are showcased through original stained glass, intricate millwork, a stately newel post, and a signature tower with sweeping river views. The thoughtfully designed spaces cater to both leisure and business guests, with a welcoming library perfect for quiet work, sunlit living and dining rooms ideal for meetings or gatherings, a butlers pantry, large kitchen, and convenient powder room. Upstairs, four oversized bedrooms await, including a spacious primary suite, two generously sized bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to serve both family and guests with ease. Full upper story and roof deck available for conversion.Steeped in history, this storied address was once home to Dr. W. George Dow and has since served as a medical office, insurance business, and community gathering place. As a timeless landmark, it stands in the very heart of Owen Sounds vibrant hub, offering the unique ability to live and work under one roof with a strong, proven, lucrative income stream already in place. (id:60365)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | X12397800 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | Owen Sound |
| AmenitiesNearBy | Hospital, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools |
| EquipmentType | Air Conditioner, Water Heater |
| Features | Irregular Lot Size, Flat Site, Guest Suite, In-law Suite |
| ParkingSpaceTotal | 6 |
| RentalEquipmentType | Air Conditioner, Water Heater |
| ViewType | River View |
Building
| BathroomTotal | 6 |
| BedroomsAboveGround | 7 |
| BedroomsTotal | 7 |
| Age | 100+ Years |
| Appliances | Blinds, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Washer, Refrigerator |
| BasementType | Full |
| ConstructionStyleAttachment | Detached |
| CoolingType | Central Air Conditioning |
| ExteriorFinish | Brick |
| FireplacePresent | Yes |
| FireplaceTotal | 1 |
| FoundationType | Stone |
| HalfBathTotal | 2 |
| HeatingFuel | Natural Gas |
| HeatingType | Forced Air |
| StoriesTotal | 3 |
| SizeInterior | 5000 - 100000 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| UtilityWater | Municipal Water |
Parking
| No Garage |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| LandAmenities | Hospital, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Schools |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| SizeDepth | 120 Ft |
| SizeFrontage | 65 Ft ,7 In |
| SizeIrregular | 65.6 X 120 Ft |
| SizeTotalText | 65.6 X 120 Ft|under 1/2 Acre |
| SurfaceWater | River/stream |
| ZoningDescription | C1 |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Bedroom 3 | 4.78 m | 3 m | 4.78 m x 3 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 4 | 5.03 m | 3.97 m | 5.03 m x 3.97 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | 2.61 m | 3.47 m | 2.61 m x 3.47 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | 3.86 m | 3.97 m | 3.86 m x 3.97 m |
| Second Level | Office | 1.69 m | 2.62 m | 1.69 m x 2.62 m |
| Second Level | Foyer | 4.8 m | 5.86 m | 4.8 m x 5.86 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom | 2.42 m | 2.23 m | 2.42 m x 2.23 m |
| Second Level | Living Room | 4.2 m | 6.11 m | 4.2 m x 6.11 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | 2.4 m | 2.48 m | 2.4 m x 2.48 m |
| Second Level | Kitchen | 2.5 m | 2.23 m | 2.5 m x 2.23 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom | 5.7 m | 5 m | 5.7 m x 5 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 2 | 5.07 m | 3.54 m | 5.07 m x 3.54 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 3.87 m | 3.24 m | 3.87 m x 3.24 m |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 5.17 m | 4.33 m | 5.17 m x 4.33 m |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 3.21 m | 3.46 m | 3.21 m x 3.46 m |
| Main Level | Bedroom 2 | 3.42 m | 3.46 m | 3.42 m x 3.46 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 5.57 m | 2.55 m | 5.57 m x 2.55 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 1.67 m | 2.9 m | 1.67 m x 2.9 m |
| Main Level | Sitting Room | 4.28 m | 3.11 m | 4.28 m x 3.11 m |
| Main Level | Living Room | 5.63 m | 6.33 m | 5.63 m x 6.33 m |
| Main Level | Sitting Room | 4 m | 4.24 m | 4 m x 4.24 m |
| Main Level | Pantry | 3.78 m | 4.24 m | 3.78 m x 4.24 m |
| Main Level | Pantry | 2.01 m | 1.63 m | 2.01 m x 1.63 m |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5.03 m | 2.03 m | 5.03 m x 2.03 m |
Utilities
| Electricity | Installed |
| Sewer | Installed |
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