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Montreal
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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE VICTORIAN DOLLHOUSE IN MONTREAL, CANADA

If you are a family who loves history and unique architecture, especially from the Victorian era, this opportunity will speak to you. Comprising all the elements of British Victorian homes, translated with a decidedly French flair, we find this unique Victorian gem in the heart of French Canada. Montreal is the Paris of North America; well known for I it is world-class flare as a multicultural destination boasting exhibitions, world fairs, festivals, hotels, casinos, restaurants, museums, nightlife, and entertainment as diverse as Amusement Parks to Formula-1 Racing; it is the home and birthplace of Guy Laliberte, the creator of the internationally celebrated Cirque de Soleil, world-class songstress Celine Dion, and William Shatner aka Captain Kirk of Star Trek fame. The home to countless Hollywood films; at any gien moment there are numerous Hollywood productions filming for the next season of big international box office films, X-Men is just one example. Big Hollywood celebrities and Rock Stars have graced Montreal with their presence over the years and continue to do so. Montreal is also home to the Video Game Industry, hosting UbiSoft University and countless game development studios, as it is to the Hollywood CGI Industry, boasting Academy Award winning CGI studios.

Affectionately labelled the `Dollhouse` by locals, this tall Victorian mansion sits atop a hill in the heart of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; in the sought-after neighborhood of Westmount, known as the richest square mile in Canada and home to many well known Industrialists, Wealthy International Businessmen, Financiers, Leaders of Society, Politicians, and Celebrities of many nationalities.

Built in 1875, the building is set on a 10,000 square foot lot, surrounded by a black wrought-iron fence, situated on an impressive corner lot, painted in the traditional dollhouse finish of bright red and cream, all which lend it its special character. A winding path leads to tall steps leading to a covered veranda topped with a beautiful balcony. From the exterior we see four large bay windows, topped by iron scrollwork decorations, which are repeated on the perimeters of the roof as well. Behind the house there is a smooth, paved driveway on the private property with ample space for several large SUV`s and automobiles. On the second level we find a carved and brightly colored wrap-a-around balcony. The construction is brick and aged hardwood capped by a classic grey slate tile roof.

The clearly recognizable signature of the classic Victorian is the Widow`s Peak - a solitary watchtower crowning the house with windows on all four sides, providing panoramic views of the whole city of Montreal, the powerful St. Lawrence River (once mistaken for the route to India by pioneer explorers), and on a clear day the far flung mountains of New York State, in the U.S.A. are visible on the horizon. This Victorian piece of Westmount history has been home to wealthy Canadian merchants and even a Russian Count!

The Dollhouse comprises 6 bedrooms 6 bathrooms, Ballroom, Formal Livingroom, Formal Dining room, Office, 1 small fully equipped granite Kitchen, 1 very large eat-in Kitchen-Great Room Combination with granite countertops (in the American tradition) Library or TV Room, Laundry room, basement storage.

Stunning reception rooms in the tradition of formal British homes and touches of the Chateau of Versailles can be seen in this property. Two sets of leaded glass french doors allow access into the Ballroom at both ends, which boasts two 1-ton chandeliers, a sculpted alabaster marble fireplace, a genuine stained glass window which separates the ballroom from a beautiful ante-chamber or formal office space or sitting room, and a deep set bay window decorated with an intricate wooden lattice-work valance. The ceilings are circled by elaborately detailed plaster and goldleaf borders and framed, tapestry-like plaster frescoes set into the walls heighten the beauty of this entertainment space.

The large formal Dining room, in the tradition of Versailles, is domed by a goldleaf adorned ceiling and goldleaf framing on the walls; french doors lead to the wrap-a-around balcony and glass paned french doors lead into the formal Livingroom elegantly decorated on one wall with a white marble fireplace and imposing bay window; large enough to hold a baby grand piano - this room is also embellished with goldleaf and carvings. A fully equipped granite kitchen and a powder room round off the essentials on this floor.

French doors give onto a foyer, whose focal point is an impressive curving solid mahogany staircase which spirals up to a beautiful gallery on the third floor, accessing 4 large bedroom suites coupled with beautiful ensuite bathrooms. High ceilings, large deep set windows, and beautiful hardwood floors complete this level, culminating in a warm comfortable space.

A second mahogany staircase leads to the first floor where we find a huge eat-in granite Kitchen-Great Room Combination in the American tradition, fully equipped with ample cupboard space and counter space and the most unique black iron wood burning stove. The Great Room also has a limestone fireplace as does the large family room across the hall. 2 more smaller bedrooms and bathrooms and a laundry room complete this level, under which we find the stairs going further down into the basement space.

This is a must see property, cozy and perfect for a family wishing to enjoy the internationally flavored, multicultural city of Montreal, set atop a hill with much greenery, nice views, surrounded by beautiful homes, well to do neighbors, conveniently close to all amenities and necessities like schools, colleges, universities, banks, post offices, grocery stores, cafes, boutiques, restaurants, drycleaners, shoemakers, gift shops, the metro, public transport (which is clean, safe, and efficient, and used daily by those working in the downtown business district), movie theatres, tennis courts, several large parks, and much more all in walking distance. An excellent place to raise a family, have as a vacation home, or a pied-a-terre for parents who have students studying in one of the 3 Ivy League universities that host hundreds of international students.

We invite you to make formal enquiries about the property and all the particulars concerning dimensions, price, utilities, expenses, and taxes today. Serious enquiries only !

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