81 Lakeshore Drive South Dundas, Ontario K0C 1X0
$999,900
THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE at 81 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg is a rare Victorian-era brick residence completed in 1875 and offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn through elegant sight lines to the majestic St. Lawrence River. The centre hall showcases a magnificent, curved staircase rising to the second floor. Strategically placed windows flood the home with natural light and allow captivating river views. Rich in Victorian character, the home features generously proportioned rooms, impressive baseboards, and soaring ceilings accented with distinctive crown mouldings. The primary room ceiling heights on the main floor measure approximately 10.6 feet and 9.25 feet on the second level. Above each exterior window is a decorous cast iron relief of a young Queen Victoria, adding architectural charm and historical significance. The former maid's quarters on the on the east side have been thoughtfully converted into an attached garage. Two staircases provide access to the basement, which offers excellent ceiling height and large windows overlooking the river. The property extends to the water's edge and is not subject to an OPG licence. Ideally located within walking or cycling distance to shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & detail clinics, golf, curling, arena, library and the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse, this home combines heritage elegance with everyday convenience. A virtual tour, additional interior photographs, aerial drone imagery, and detailed floor plans are available. Upgrades include 37 windows replaced between 2016-2019, garage door replace in 2018, two man doors replaced in 2018-2019, retaining wall and shoreline restoration completed in 2019, new gas furnace installed in 2021, roof shingles & eavestroughs replaced in 2022, and sewer lateral replaced. Average monthly utility costs are approximately $254 for gas, $74 for hydro, and $97 for water and sewer. (id:49269)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | X12870366 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | 701 - Morrisburg |
| CommunityFeatures | Fishing |
| Easement | Unknown, None |
| EquipmentType | Water Heater |
| Features | Irregular Lot Size, Sloping, Sump Pump |
| ParkingSpaceTotal | 3 |
| RentalEquipmentType | Water Heater |
| Structure | Porch |
| ViewType | River View, View Of Water, Direct Water View, Unobstructed Water View |
| WaterFrontType | Waterfront On River |
Building
| BathroomTotal | 2 |
| BedroomsAboveGround | 4 |
| BedroomsTotal | 4 |
| Appliances | Water Meter, Dryer, Oven, Range, Washer, Refrigerator |
| BasementDevelopment | Unfinished |
| BasementType | Full (unfinished) |
| ConstructionStyleAttachment | Detached |
| CoolingType | None |
| ExteriorFinish | Brick |
| FlooringType | Ceramic |
| FoundationType | Stone |
| HalfBathTotal | 1 |
| HeatingFuel | Natural Gas |
| HeatingType | Forced Air |
| StoriesTotal | 2 |
| SizeInterior | 2000 - 2500 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| UtilityWater | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Attached Garage | |
| Garage |
Land
| AccessType | Year-round Access |
| Acreage | No |
| Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| SizeDepth | 86 Ft |
| SizeFrontage | 108 Ft ,6 In |
| SizeIrregular | 108.5 X 86 Ft |
| SizeTotalText | 108.5 X 86 Ft|under 1/2 Acre |
| ZoningDescription | R2 - Residential Second Density |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Level | Other | 5.385 m | 3.436 m | 5.385 m x 3.436 m |
| Second Level | Other | 1.793 m | 1.578 m | 1.793 m x 1.578 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 3 | 4.755 m | 2.602 m | 4.755 m x 2.602 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 4 | 4.758 m | 3 m | 4.758 m x 3 m |
| Second Level | Primary Bedroom | 4.228 m | 4.118 m | 4.228 m x 4.118 m |
| Second Level | Bedroom 2 | 3.004 m | 2.718 m | 3.004 m x 2.718 m |
| Second Level | Bathroom | 3.382 m | 2.096 m | 3.382 m x 2.096 m |
| Basement | Utility Room | 6.078 m | 4.878 m | 6.078 m x 4.878 m |
| Basement | Laundry Room | 9.112 m | 4.89 m | 9.112 m x 4.89 m |
| Basement | Other | 2.201 m | 1.363 m | 2.201 m x 1.363 m |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 4.197 m | 3.653 m | 4.197 m x 3.653 m |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 5.842 m | 4.119 m | 5.842 m x 4.119 m |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5.359 m | 3.842 m | 5.359 m x 3.842 m |
| Main Level | Living Room | 5.345 m | 4.442 m | 5.345 m x 4.442 m |
| Main Level | Other | 1.513 m | 1.353 m | 1.513 m x 1.353 m |
| Main Level | Foyer | 1.751 m | 1.587 m | 1.751 m x 1.587 m |
| Main Level | Bathroom | 1.494 m | 0.982 m | 1.494 m x 0.982 m |
Utilities
| Cable | Available |
| Electricity | Installed |
| Sewer | Installed |
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March 11 2026 05:33:57
Ottawa Real Estate Board
Coldwell Banker Coburn Realty