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Port Hope,ON L1A 2R6
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Approx. Sqft 3500-5000
Subdivision Port Hope
MLS Listing ID X12173783
Style 3-Storey
Bedrooms 5
Building Age 100+
Annual Tax Amount $8,329
Tax Year 2024
Property Sub-Type Semi-Detached
Property Description
Located in the heart of historic Port Hope, the Clemes Duplex is a 19th-century architectural classic in walking distance to Trinity College, one of Canada's most esteemed independent schools. Constructed during Port Hopes vibrant 1870s building boom, the Clemes Duplex mirrors the prosperity and architectural ambition of its era, rarely found in today's market. Built circa 1875 this grand semi-detached home offers 4,350 sq ft of elegant living space. Boasting 5 generous bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and nestled on a magnificent lot that spans on approx. half an acre. Surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaped gardens, a charming vegetable garden, and a serene pond you're invited into a private, picturesque setting ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Situated among a collection of stately heritage homes and offering sweeping views of the surrounding streetscape, this home combines historical prestige with a coveted location, ideal for families, history enthusiasts, or those seeking a sophisticated blend of character and lifestyle. The home's details are a prime example of French Second Empire architecture, showcasing a steep cedar-clad mansard roof, ornate arched windows, gabled dormers, and twin two-storey bay windows that lend grandeur to its hilltop perch on picturesque King Street. The symmetrical façade features elegant double-door entrances with arched transoms, inviting you into rich interiors with historic charm: soaring ceilings, intricate plaster medallions, stained glass, original interior shutters, and a showstopping central staircase that reflects the craftsmanship of the late 1800s. Whether you're dreaming of a warm, character-filled family home or a timeless residence that echoes the grace and grandeur of a bygone era, the Clemes Duplex is ready to begin its next beautiful chapter with you.
Location
Province ON
County Northumberland
Community Port Hope
Area Northumberland
Rooms
Family Room Yes
Basement Full,Unfinished
Kitchen 1
Interior
Interior Features Water Heater Owned
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Wood Stove
Fireplace Yes
Heat Source Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Landscaped,Deck
Parking Features Private
Pool None
View Garden
Roof Type Shingles
Lot Frontage 62.76
Lot Depth 339.21
Total Parking Spaces 4
Building
Unit Features Beach,Lake/Pond,Library,Place Of Worship,Rec./Commun.Centre,School
Foundation Stone
Others
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