St. Lawrence River | Gad's Hill Villa
The western cliffs of Cacouna recall Scotland
- Sir George Alexander Drummond co-founder of the Sugar Refining Company,
Senator Drummond was also president of the Bank of Montreal and a director of many other companies.
Had the Villa Gad's Hill built in 1871 on this exceptional plateau on the western limits of Cacouna.
Contemporary house of exceptional construction quality and Palladian inspiration on two (2) levels with panoramic views of the majestic St. Lawrence River, the coasts of the north shore, Charlevoix at some three hundred (360) degrees.
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Rarissime!!!
Gads Hill Villa 1871
Sir George Alexander Drummond
Scotland - Edinburgh Montreal and Cacouna
- Extremely rare site
- St. Lawrence River
- West cliffs of Cacouna
- Exceptional platter
- Perfect sunsets
Neighbor of the large and famous Villa Montrose 1900 Georgian summer residence of Sir Montagu All which became In 1941 the Capuchin monastery and since had been transformed into a place of retreat known as the Cenacle since 1980.
The climate, the vegetation and, particularly, the magnificent cliffs on the west side of Cacouna reminded Scotland of this great bourgeoisie of Montreal in the 19th century of Scottish origin which have been magnificently transformed over time.
It is on a vast plateau dominating an entire grandiose region that this remarkable panoramic residence was built.
This large contemporary house which, in its displayed classicism, presents us with perfect symmetry, it proclaims its difference with an architectural style of "Palladian" inspiration on two (2) levels, with very elegant proportions.
Facing the majestic St. Laurence River, this extraordinary construction is divided into two (2) parts with very large openings with triple glass windows on its two (2) levels:
- on the ground floor with a large living room, a dining room, a superb fully equipped gourmet kitchen with a very large island 4'x12'4 feet or 1'21x3'65 meters, a panoramic boudoir, two (2) suites complete bedrooms and a superb and large panoramic terrace.
The large living room living room, in its harmony of stone and wood, faithfully reflects this warm and very hospitable atmosphere which suits typical panoramic residences.
The house was designed with a very clever composition alternating full volume, fragmented spaces and terraces
loggia.
Large openings throughout the rooms frame selected pieces of River landscape | Charlevoix coasts and perfect sunsets.
Living spaces are distributed in a hierarchy ranging from common space to private space.
The living room and dining room are very large and well lit by its panoramic windows opening onto the sea, the entire region and its surroundings.
The master bedroom has an outbuilding, an adjoining bathroom and a large closet | walk-in closet.
- on the garden level with a large covered terrace has two (2) suites | guest bedrooms and a large family room.
At nightfall, the house offers its occupants the pleasure of dominating an entire region.
This "Palladian" inspired house with its unrivaled proportions and harmony will please without anyone knowing why, except for those who seek the causality of the senses.
P.S. Cacouna, Quebec | St. Lawrence River is located in a zone with no purchase restrictions for any foreign buyer in Canada.
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Extremely rare!!!
345 Rue du Patrimoine, Cacouna, Quebec, G0L1G0 Canada
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Request NowDriveway: Other -- stones, Rental appliances: Other -- Maintenance Generator, Rental appliances: Alarm system, Cupboard: Other -- Cherry Wood, Cupboard: Wood, Heating system: Electric baseboard units, Heating system: Radiant, Water supply: Municipality, Heating energy: Electricity, Heating energy: Propane, Equipment available: Central vacuum cleaner system installation, Equipment available: Other -- Generator, Equipment available: Central air conditioning, Equipment available: Ventilation system, Equipment available: Electric garage door, Equipment available: Partially furnished, Equipment available: Alarm system, Equipment available: Wall-mounted heat pump, Windows: Aluminum, Windows: Other -- Aluminium Exterior Windows Covers, Windows: PVC, Foundation: Poured concrete, Hearth stove: Wood burning stove, Garage: Other -- Fours 4 cars garage, Garage: Heated, Garage: Double width or more, Garage: Fitted, Distinctive features: Other -- St Lawrence River Views, Distinctive features: No neighbours in the back, Proximity: Highway, Proximity: Golf, Proximity: Elementary school, Siding: Other -- Composite, Siding: Stone, Bathroom / Washroom: Separate shower, Basement: 6 feet and over, Basement: Separate entrance, Basement: Finished basement, Parking: Garage x 2, Sewage system: Municipal sewer, Landscaping: Landscape, Window type: Crank handle, Roofing: Other -- Steel roof, Topography: Sloped, Topography: Flat, View: Other -- St Lawrence River, View: Water, View: Mountain, View: Panoramic, Zoning: Residential
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