For Sale: 50 First Avenue

• Address: 50 First Avenue, Uxbridge • Price: $1,365,000 • Square Footage: 3,200 • Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 4 • Real Estate Agent: Paulette Sopoci, Royal LePage Signature Realty • View Full Listing

This beautifully preserved circa 1880 century home is set on a prominent corner lot along one of Uxbridge’s most picturesque streets. Offering over 3,200 sq ft, the property balances architectural character with thoughtful modern upgrades.

Beyond its striking curb appeal—defined by extensive gardens, a wraparound porch, decorative trim, and classic shutters—this home carries a meaningful place in the town’s history. Once the residence of Colonel Samuel Sharpe, a Member of Parliament and commanding officer of the 116th Battalion during the First World War, the property remains connected to a defining chapter in Uxbridge’s past.

Inside, a grand foyer introduces a sweeping curved staircase accented by ornate millwork and soaring ceilings. The main floor features 10-foot ceilings and an abundance of original details, including oversized baseboards, period trim, tall windows with transoms, chair rails, and original cold air returns.

Six well-defined living spaces offer both elegance and versatility: a formal living room with gas fireplace insert, central dining room, parlour with French doors, warm and inviting kitchen, private office with adjacent bathroom, and a beautifully rebuilt conservatory with original stained glass transoms providing a peaceful, light-filled retreat.

The home’s history extends beyond politics and into culture. Mabel Sharpe, a central figure in Uxbridge’s intellectual life, was a founding member of the Hypatia Club—now nearing 120 years—a literary circle that brought together some of the town’s most engaged women. Through this circle, the home is connected to author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who lived nearby in Leaskdale and, as a friend of Mabel’s, is said to have visited the home regularly during a formative period of her writing.

The kitchen is anchored by a centre island with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and the main-floor office is ideal for a home-based workspace.

Upstairs, 9.5-foot ceilings continue the sense of openness, with a generous landing offering space for a reading nook. The principal bedroom features an electric fireplace, large walk-in closet with custom organizers, and excellent natural light. Two additional bedrooms are generously sized and complemented by two 3-piece baths.

Moments from downtown Uxbridge, this is a home that has retained both its architectural integrity and its place in the town’s evolving story. 50FirstAve.com

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