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St. John's,NL A1A1H9
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Freehold
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,186 sqft
Price per Sqft $214
MLS Listing ID 1273060
Bedrooms 5
Originating Board Newfoundland & Labrador Association of REALTORS®
Year Built 1834
Property Description
Long recognized for the quality of its restoration in a range of publications, both books and magazines, Retreat Cottage, c. 1834 was given the Southcott Award by the Newfoundland Historic Trust in 1988. The house is complemented with a stunning.814 acre garden with spaces that represent a secluded, and private retreat from the rush of the town. Retreat Cottage has grown out of its original form as a country cottage. In its 4200 square feet it has five bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half-bathroom. It is noted not just for its exterior but also for the interest of a number of its interior features including the cast-iron range set into the kitchen chimney, French doors with sliding shutters n the dining and sitting rooms that open onto the front porch and into the garden. Along the full length of the house front is a glazed porch which provides a warm space on a sunny winter’s day. There are eight working fireplaces in the principal first- and second-floor rooms including two Rumford fireplaces. There is a large modern kitchen with granite counters and an eating area in the bay window which overlooks the garden. Two pantries off the kitchen (one with a Victorian pump) and one off the sitting room provide more than ample storage. The main bathroom has pine cabinets made of paneling rescued from an 1847 house as well as a fine six-foot cast-iron bath. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with its own fireplace. Vendors prepared to consider an extended closing date. (id:24570)
Location
Province NL
Rooms
Extra Room 1 Second level 7x10 Office
Extra Room 2 Second level 7x10 Bedroom
Extra Room 3 Second level 11.5x17 Bedroom
Extra Room 4 Second level 19.5x11.5 Primary Bedroom
Extra Room 5 Third level 12x12.5 Bedroom
Extra Room 6 Third level 14.5x11 Bedroom
Interior
Flooring Hardwood,Other
Exterior
Garage Yes
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1
Waterfront No
View Y/N No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Story 2.5
Sewer Municipal sewage system
Others
Ownership Freehold