759 Elizabeth Street

A unique Ontario cottage purchased by the owners great grandfather from Sir John Carling at the time of the Wolsey Barracks purchase in about 1878. ?Carling Cottage? as it is known, is one of the first brick homes in the district built in 1827. Initially it faced Adelaide Street which was concession road at the time and the carriage house was located on Oxford Street, now demolished. It has been maintained in the style period having original pumpkin pine floors, fireplace, large 6x6 Georgian windows, many original glass, however the whole house has been refurbished, which includes the fireplace, wiring, new plumbing, shingles (2007), new sub-floors (kitchen, bathroom & mud room) and the large covered front porch (30.8ft x 6.2ft) to its original design where you can sit in one of 4 black rockers. If you appreciate a perfect peaceful piece of London history, this is the cottage for you. Large 8x12 storage cottage also located on 78x150ft lot. Exclude dining room chandelier.