. When it hit the market for the second time ever, it was listed for a mere $27,500, which reflected the extensive repairs that would be needed to bring the home up to date.
In the years since, the historic Nightingale home has passed through a few hands and has been fully restored with modern features and mid-century decor. Now, in tandem with its 150th anniversary, it is for sale once again. This time, it’s listed at $1,799,900 — a price that accounts for its grandeur and historical merit.
The decked-out Victoria farmhouse includes 3389 sq. ft, 2.5 storeys, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms. It sits on over an acre of fenced land and backs onto rolling farmland, with four large outbuildings and gated parking for over a dozen vehicles on the premise. It’s located about an hour north from Toronto’s downtown core by car and is accessible by GO transit — but pack a good book for this scenic two-and-a-half-hour trip.
The interior of the home has soaring ten-foot ceilings, two staircases, three covered porches, a chef’s kitchen, a professional butler’s pantry, and heated floors in the bathrooms and pantry. A full-height attic adds an extra half-storey to the house and is already plumbed to allow for future expansion. All plumbing and electrical work is new.Specs: