Rare & Truly Unique 220 year old English Cottage, (that is 60 yrs before Canada was a country), is the original home of Cobourg's first Mayor & of the first Postmaster General comes with the framed original hand written land grant and captivating views over Pratt's Pond and the golf course. With updates galore the enchanting bright interior boasts 200 amp service, multiple skylights & large picture windows that bring in the natural light, a chef's kitchen with gas range, an elegant fireplace (converted to gas), with the original bread ovens, a tiny stained glass door to a secret library, three good sized bedrooms, a spacious bathroom, & a main floor laundry & excellent potential for the second floor bathroom rough-in. The beautiful perennial beds, a majestic array of Norwegian spruce, hydrangea trees, Korean lilac, & weeping Mulberry trees perfectly frame this garden oasis complete with a good sized bunkie for guest overflow, a lower garden with a Jacuzzi Hot Tub & multiple decks for dining al fresco. Pratt's Cottage is one of the oldest inhabited homes in Ontario and is minutes away from the famed Victoria Beach & all the amenities the charming Town of Cobourg has to offer. The Purchase of this unique Historical Abode steeped in Canadian Vogue with the Outstanding Added Value of the short term rental opportunity puts your lifestyle dreams completely within your means. **EXTRAS** Gas Fireplace, Chef's Kitchen With Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Ovens, Gas range, Garden doors, Jacuzzi Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Skylights, lots of parking, proximity to shopping /dining, YMCA, & good access to the 401 & VIA. (id:47423)
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Detailed Information
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Lot
50 x 166 ft
Amenities Nearby
Hospital, Park, Place of Worship, Beach
Features
Guest Suite
Listing Contract Date
2025-01-16
Location Description
North Of Elgin On East Side
Ownership Type
Freehold
# of Parking Spaces
5
Property Type
Single Family
Structures
Shed
Transaction Type
For sale
Building
Amenities
Fireplace(s)
Basement Development
Unfinished
Basement Features
Separate entrance
Basement Type
N/A (Unfinished)
Construction Style (Attachment)
Detached
Cooling Type
Central air conditioning
Exterior Finish
Stucco
Fireplace Present
Yes
Foundation Type
Stone
Heating Fuel
Natural gas
Heating Type
Forced air
Stories Total
1.5
Type
House
Utility Water
Municipal water
Rooms
Room
Level
Dimensions
Notes
Primary Bedroom
Second level
3.62 m x 3.23 m
Bedroom
Second level
3.9 m x 2.83 m
Bedroom
Second level
3.9 m x 2.74 m
Living room
Main level
4.5 m x 3.62 m
Dining room
Main level
4.17 m x 3.13 m
Kitchen
Main level
4.17 m x 3.32 m
Bathroom
Main level
1.83 m x 2.19 m
Land
Total Size
50 x 166 FT
Amenities
Hospital, Park, Place of Worship, Beach
Sewer
Sanitary sewer
Size of Irregular Land
50 x 166 FT
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