159 Martin Street – $1,155,000 - Gorgeous Century Home built in 1906, rich with history and character! Located in the heart of ‘Old Milton’, set back far from the road, on a rare ¾ acre lot! http://www.michellehawco.com/blog.php?postid=6409This home has been lovingly restored and improved over the past 15 years, decades of wallpaper were removed, old broadloom was stripped away and original hardwood floors with rich patinas were refinished! This over 3600sqft 8 bedroom home was originally built by the Robertson family and offers many modern conveniences including, loads of closet space and several walk-in closets, large bedrooms, updated bathrooms on each level, an absolutely stunning cream coloured custom kitchen, featuring ceiling height cabinets, ceramic backsplash, valance lighting, glass feature cabinets, dark chocolate island with built in table, stainless steel appliances, pot lights and attractive granite counter tops! Spacious open concept principle rooms, central air conditioning, forced air furnace, new boiler, upgraded attic insulation, bright mudroom and a dry and clean basement. Paired with the early 20th century philosophy of blending art with functionality, this home offers many of the classic features which make century homes so alluring, including, oversized trim work and window casings, radiators cast in multiple decorative forms, oversized windows, magnificent showpiece staircase, charming wrap around covered veranda and of course soaring 9 1/2 ceilings!
The grand main level of this home features a charming closed in porch which has been turned into a beautiful sunroom / mudroom and showcases refinished wood floors and bright windows! After entering the main house through the original door, complete with twist doorbell, you are greeted by a large foyer, an impressive wood staircase and elegant chandeliers! This floor also offers the modern convenience of a large coat closet and main floor powder room! To your right pass through original bi-folding french doors to a huge living room and parlour with impressive details, stunning trim work and rich hardwood flooring! The original parlour was connected to the living room but separated with doors and is now an extension of the living room, a great space to turn into a conservatory, comfy sitting area, main floor office area, formal sitting room or children’s play area! The dining room is separated from the parlour with attractive pocket doors and features, a quaint build in china cabinet, oversized chair rail and a door to the covered veranda. The dining room is also connected to the custom kitchen for convenience. This home is built as a place for friends and family to gather, an absolutely wonderful place to entertain!
The second level features 5 bedrooms all with original hardwood. The spacious master bedroom features 5 beautiful windows and a large closet. Adjacent to the master bedroom and above the main floor powder room is a small bedroom that would make a fantastic walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom! The second floor bathroom has been tastefully renovated and features a granite counter top, stand up shower, separate bathtub and lots of bright lighting!
The third floor features 3 spacious bedrooms all with walk-in closets, rich refinished original floors and a full bathroom. Two of the rooms feature charming window seats, the massive third bedroom also makes a great secondary media room, the perfect place for teenage children to entertain, play or just hang-out, complete with creaky staircase down to the second level, nobody is “sneaking out” of this house! (Just saying!)
This 120 x 283 foot ¾ acre lot features large mature trees creating privacy and interest, lovely perennial gardens, a generous 20 x 40 foot fenced in concrete pool with poured concrete patio, a long driveway which spans the complete length of the property and a 1900 sqft carriage house / garage with second floor loft. This sizable building is equipped with hydro and furnace and is the perfect place to store all of your “toys” and treasures and would also make a fabulous studio, hobby workshop, antique shop or anything else you might dream up!
Future Property UseWhile this property is currently zoned Residential Low Density, the size of the property and future town plan would favour rezoning to allow for “soft commercial” uses. There is lots of space on the property for parking and the carriage house could be renovated and used in a variety of way, this property has a ton of potential! Current zoning allows for the property to be used as a daycare centre, duplex, group home or home based business! If you have a specific use in mind, please contact the Town of Milton’s planning or zoning department with inquiries! I would love to see this home converted into a bed and breakfast, gallery, wellness clinic or office but I am sure that there are many other suitable uses! This home is on the Heritage list but has not been designated.
Area InfluencesWalk to Martin Street School, Holy Rosary School, Downtown Milton, Mill Pond, Milton’s Famous Farmer’s Market, Boutique Restaurants, Cafes, Ice Cream Shop, Delightful Shops, Banks, Medical Services, Health Food Store, Beer Store, Transit, Pharmacy and many other convenient amenities!
Close to the 401, 407, GO Train, Hospital, Shopping, Day care’s, Fairgrounds, Art's Centre, Kelso, Rattlesnake Point, Springridge, Farms, Conservation Halton Parks and all things fabulous!
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michelle@thehousemom.com or call 416 417-3175 today for more information or to book a showing. If you are already working with an agent ask them to call me to be put on the VIP list!
The Previous Owners "The Robertsons"
The Robertson FamilyAccording to the Town of Milton:
Duncan and David Robertson were brothers who were key figures in the development of the limekilns and brickworks in the Milton Heights and Peru areas. They were not related to PL Robertson who produced the Robertson Screw. Their father, Alexander Robertson, an officer in the British Army, was one of the original Scotch Block settlers who began settling into the area starting from 1819. He obtained the patent in 1844 for Lot 1, Con. 1, Esquesing. He had at least 8 children. His eldest daughter, Charlotte married William Center. His son Duncan (1838-1907) began the Robertson Lime Company on land just south of Kelso Road in the 1880’s and another son, David started the Milton Pressed Brick and Sewer Company.
Duncan's son, Donald (1868-1931), later took over the lime company until it was bought out in 1929. Donald also took a leading role in many local organizations (Halton Agricultural Association, Halton Liberal Association, Milton Curling Club, Milton Golf Club, Milton Board of Trade, Children’s Aid Society and the Milton High School Board). Donald built the house at 159 Martin Street in 1906 with his son Alexander. One of his sons, Ernest, died in World War 1. Another of Duncan’s son’s, Dr. Edwin Robertson, was a very prominent surgeon and pediatrician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He was famous for being trapped in a gold mine, with 2 others in Nova Scotia, for 10 days in 1936. He was one of the owners of the mine and was inspecting it at the time. This incident was known as the Moose River Mine disaster and was made famous because the CBC delivered one of its earliest outside broadcasts from the site and this generated interest in the event from across the whole of Canada. Duncan’s brother, David (1841-1912) was a doctor, an MPP, town councilor, Mayor of Milton, reeve and warden of Halton. He started the Milton Pressed Brick and Sewer Pipe Company after the railway came to the area in 1879.
http://www.milton.ca/MeetingDocuments/Council/agendas2012/rpts2012/PD-027-12_AF_Background_report_-_character_of_Milton_Heights_May_22_Final%5B1%5D.pdf
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