All Photos courtesy Andrew Perrie, Revel Realty Inc.
Life doesn’t get much better than being able to call the Niagara Region “home.” And better still, when that home is in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake and just a short drive from the mighty Niagara Falls, Canada’s top tourist attraction.
With its stunningly attractive downtown, its rich history, its vibrant cultural scene, as well as its many great shopping and dining experiences, this picturesque community has become one of the most sought-after places to live in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe. Surrounded by lush vineyards and boasting a much milder climate than other parts of the province, NOTL boasts a mix of mature and new homes for those seeking a change of scenery.
One of the newest properties on the market, 235 Simcoe Street is one of the most noteworthy heritage listings to reach the Niagara-on-the-Lake market this year. Known as the Morley/Gallagher House and dating to circa 1828, this designated Georgian residence has been restored with genuine respect for its origins while gaining the comforts today’s buyers expect.
Georgian Home for Sale in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Georgian architecture is prized for its symmetry and proportion, and the Morley/Gallagher House is a textbook example. Built around a classic centre hall plan, the home retains the features that heritage buyers look for and rarely find intact: wide pine plank floors, dressed stone fireplaces, and solid wood doors fitted with hand-forged hardware. Period lighting fixtures carry the same handcrafted character through the principal rooms.
Five fireplaces are spread throughout the home, four of them wood-burning and one gas, a remarkable count for a property of any age. Two later additions, first the kitchen and then a family room, were built to honour the original design, incorporating flooring reclaimed from century-old sources and custom-cut wood trim that matches the 1820s millwork. Outside, a cedar shake roof and a Nova Scotia slate patio continue the commitment to traditional materials.
For all its history, this is a home set up for the way people live now. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout offers between 186 and 232 square metres of living space, with original hardwood floors running through elegant principal rooms that handle both quiet evenings and larger gatherings with ease.
Gardens, Coach House, and Outdoor Living
The standout modern feature is a wall of bifold doors that opens completely, dissolving the line between the family room and the gardens behind it. On a warm Niagara evening, the main living space and the backyard function as one continuous entertaining area, an arrangement few heritage homes can offer.
The property sits on a generous park-like lot, with landscaped gardens and privacy fencing creating a secluded backyard retreat in the middle of Old Town. A built-in natural gas fireplace and BBQ anchor the outdoor living area, extending the entertaining season well into the cooler months, while the slate patio provides a durable and handsome surface underfoot.
A detached coach house adds a layer of flexibility that’s increasingly valuable in this market. Use it as guest accommodation for visiting family, a studio for creative pursuits, or a private home office separated from the main residence. Whatever the configuration, it’s the kind of bonus space that simply can’t be added to most Old Town properties.
Things To Do in Niagara-on-the-Lake
One of the most attractive small towns in Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to numerous shops as well as some classy restaurants along picturesque Queen Street, many of them located in NOTL’s opulent hotels, making this an ideal spot to live for those who enjoy going out for the night.
Fancy a night of great drama? You’re also close to the magnificent Shaw Festival Theatre, widely regarded as one of the best live theatre venues in Ontario. You’ll also be close to numerous great Niagara wineries, including Ravine Vineyard Estate, home to one of the best Niagara-on-the-Lake winery restaurants.
Enjoy the occasional round of golf? Queenston Golf Club, which has the distinction of being one of the only year-round golf courses in Ontario, is just one of many top-notch golf courses close by, so have your clubs at the ready. Even closer to your new home in Niagara, you’ll find yourself just a short stroll away from Lake Ontario, meaning you’ll always be able to catch a beautiful sunset when the urge strikes.
Fast Facts
Here are a few more details you’ll want to know about this exquisite Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate opportunity:
Here are a few more details you’ll want to know about this exceptional Niagara-on-the-Lake real estate opportunity:
- Location: 235 Simcoe Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Listed for sale by Andrew Perrie with The Fine Estates Team, Revel Realty Inc.
- House Type: Designated Georgian heritage home (the Morley/Gallagher House, circa 1828), 186 to 232 square metres
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Fireplaces: 5 (four wood-burning, one gas)
- Outbuildings: Detached coach house
- Price: $1,999,900
- MLS#: X13419564
Find out more about this exclusive heritage home for sale in Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake here.
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Bryan Dearsley is a travel and luxury lifestyles writer and Co-founder of Riley International Media.
