Cottage of the Week: $2.2 million for a 25-acre spread with a vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake
ADDRESS: 548 Line 1 Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Niagara-on-the-Lake
AGENT: Armand Peter Gilks , Bosley Real Estate
PRICE: $2,225,000
THE PLACE: This place is more than a cottage: it’s a five-bedroom, Southern-style mansion, plus a vineyard, in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: It’s never been easier to be a wine snob, with an actual vineyard right in the backyard. The pleasingly geometric rows of vines include pinot blanc, chardonnay, merlot and gamay noir grapes, all of which were imported from France.
BIG SELLING POINT: Oh, give me land, lots of land …the house comes with a whopping 24.99 acres to call your own.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Although Lake Ontario and the Niagara Shores Conservation Area are very close, this isn’t a waterfront property (but with a ready supply of wine on the property, who needs swimming?).
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,225,000
• $4,300 in taxes (2011)
• 24.99 acres
• 5 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 storeys
• 1 barn
• 1 vineyard
145792 The barn-turned-garage is separate from the house, and accommodates four cars 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards02/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards02 0 0
The barn-turned-garage is separate from the house, and accommodates four cars
145793 The income-generating vineyard on the property grows pinot blanc, chardonnay, merlot and gamay noir grapes 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards01.jpg 400 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards01/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards01 0 0
The income-generating vineyard on the property grows pinot blanc, chardonnay, merlot and gamay noir grapes
145780 The third bedroom, also in the basement 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards14/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards14 0 0
The third bedroom, also in the basement
145781 The second bedroom, located in the above-grade basement, features large windows and heated concrete flooring 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards13/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards13 0 0
The second bedroom, located in the above-grade basement, features large windows and heated concrete flooring
145778 The main-floor office, located directly off the entrance foyer 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards16/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards16 0 0
The main-floor office, located directly off the entrance foyer
145771 The sitting area in the master suite 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards23.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards23/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards23 0 0
The sitting area in the master suite
145776 The master bedroom has a balcony with a view of the vineyard 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards18/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards18 0 0
The master bedroom has a balcony with a view of the vineyard
145774 The dressing room 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards20/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards20 0 0
The dressing room
145775 The massive dressing room and walk-in closet 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards19/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards19 0 0
The massive dressing room and walk-in closet
145773 The master bathroom also includes a large tiled walk-in shower, his and her vanities and a private water closet 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards21.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards21/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards21 0 0
The master bathroom also includes a large tiled walk-in shower, his and her vanities and a private water closet
145772 A deep soaker tub in the master ensuite 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards22.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards22/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards22 0 0
A deep soaker tub in the master ensuite
145777 The master bedroom spans the entire second floor and includes a sitting room, a balcony, a dressing room and an ensuite bathroom 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards17/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards17 0 0
The master bedroom spans the entire second floor and includes a sitting room, a balcony, a dressing room and an ensuite bathroom
145786 The dining room is just off the kitchen, and is open to the living room. It has a double-door walkout to the veranda 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards08/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards08 0 0
The dining room is just off the kitchen, and is open to the living room. It has a double-door walkout to the veranda
145782 The focal point of the living room is a Rumford fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling stone mantel 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards12/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards12 0 0
The focal point of the living room is a Rumford fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling stone mantel
145783 The family room is open to the kitchen and also overlooks the vineyard 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards11/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards11 0 0
The family room is open to the kitchen and also overlooks the vineyard
145787 The kitchen 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards07/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards07 0 0
The kitchen
145788 The kitchen overlooks the vineyard and has a walkout to the backyard veranda 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards06/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards06 0 0
The kitchen overlooks the vineyard and has a walkout to the backyard veranda
145784 The living room 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards10/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards10 0 0
The living room
145785 The living room has double French doors, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace with a custom mantel, large windows and 10-foot ceilings that flow into the dining room 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards09/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards09 0 0
The living room has double French doors, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace with a custom mantel, large windows and 10-foot ceilings that flow into the dining room
145790 The main entrance 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards04.jpg 400 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards04/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards04 0 0
The main entrance
145789 The two-storey foyer has 20-foot ceilings and a wide wooden staircase with white pickets. A two-piece powder room and the main-floor office are directly off the foyer 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards05/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards05 0 0
The two-storey foyer has 20-foot ceilings and a wide wooden staircase with white pickets. A two-piece powder room and the main-floor office are directly off the foyer
145768 The view of the backyard and vineyard from one of the house’s several balconies. The grounds are professionally landscaped 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards26.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards26/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards26 0 0
The view of the backyard and vineyard from one of the house’s several balconies. The grounds are professionally landscaped
145769 The house backs onto a 17-acre vineyard 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards25.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards25/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards25 0 0
The house backs onto a 17-acre vineyard
145770 The exterior from the back. There are walkouts on each floor, including the lower level 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards24.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards24/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards24 0 0
The exterior from the back. There are walkouts on each floor, including the lower level
145794 This 3,200-square-foot home has a circular driveway that is set back 500 feet from the road, resulting in ample privacy 548 Line 1 Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jun12HOTWNiagaraVineyards_intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-548-line-1-road/slide/jun12hotwniagaravineyards_intro/ jun12hotwniagaravineyards_intro 0 0
This 3,200-square-foot home has a circular driveway that is set back 500 feet from the road, resulting in ample privacy
Lovely but not a cottage.
I would seriously consider buying this if I hit the Lotto Max jackpot this week. I like the fact that if you get sick of the trees and the grass, it’s a short hop over to Casino Niagara.
Oh COME ON, while it’s a lovely property, it’s clearly not a cottage.
I demand my cottages look like cottages, damn it.
this is really nice–and a nice change from traditional cottages. It has good bones and with some updates could really be something special.
Whoever buys it: change the name of the winery please!
I wonder how many bears wander on to the property