Secret passages and a hidden speakeasy! C. 1885 in Ontario. $1,467,000.
Property Details & Features
Core Information
- Price: C$1,467,000
- Address: 620 Cross St, Chatham-Kent, ON N0P 1M0
- Year Built: 1885
- Size: 11,500 sq ft (over 10,000 sq ft of finished living area)
- Levels: 5 distinct levels of finished space
- Accommodations: 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
This expansive 1885 estate offers over 10,000 square feet of finished living space across five distinct levels. It is a truly unique property for sale that combines historic charm with massive living dimensions.
Unique Design & History
- Media History: Featured on the Discovery+ TV show “We Bought A Funeral Home.”
- Hidden Features: Secret passages located behind bookshelves.
- Entertainment: A hidden speakeasy and cigar lounge cleverly disguised behind a hall curtain.
- Finishings: Designer-decorated interiors where every room offers a unique experience.
- Storage: Massive storage rooms integrated throughout the levels.
The interior boasts mysterious secret passages behind bookshelves and a hidden speakeasy tucked away for private gatherings. You won’t find another house for sale with this level of character and hidden architectural detail.
Potential & Exterior
- Zoning: Zoned for hotel use, offering high commercial potential.
- Income Potential: Excellent for weddings and corporate retreats, with weekend demand rates of $3,000+.
- Parking: Triple attached garage with inside entrance.
- Outdoor Amenities: Private pool and a 0.41-acre lot.
- Location: Situated in the town of Dresden, known for its friendly atmosphere and street festivals.
With zoning for hotel use and exceptional income potential for weddings or retreats, this home offers versatility beyond a standard home. This grand residence for sale also features a triple garage and a private pool on a well-sized town lot.
From Zillow
This 11,500 SF designer decorated home has over 10,000 SF of finished living area on 5 levels. The finishes are like no other and no expense has been spared on detail and materials, each room elicits a different feeling and experience. From secret passages behind bookshelves or a speakeasy and cigar lounge that lies cleverly disguised behind a hall curtain, this house is meant for someone with an equally complex and mysterious personality. Beyond its form, the function of this home is exceptional, multiple HVAC systems service different zones, massive storage rooms and an oversized garage complex that is accessible from multiple hidden stairwells. Located in the charming town of Dresden, known for its street festivals and friendly people. The property is zoned for a hotel use and with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms the potential is there. Private booking income for weddings and corporate retreats is exceptional with steady demand at $3000plus for weekends. Take a full tour of this home through the iGuide 360° virtual tour.
