meticulously maintained five bedroom classic georgian style home
Conveniently located 1 km. from the centre of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, this meticulously maintained 5 bedroom, 5 bath, classic 3-bay Georgian-style home combines traditional features with contemporary amenities in a residence purposefully designed and built as a Bed and Breakfast but which would easily accommodate multi-generational family living. Fully finished on all 3 levels the home offers over 3100 SQ FT of flexible living. Off the reception hallway is the formal Living Room with fireplace and custom surround feature, across the hall from the entertainer's delight formal Dining Room and the practical butler's pantry. The chef du cuisine will appreciate the well-appointed Kitchen which overlooks the sun-filled and relaxed Family Room. French doors open to the great-for-entertaining pergola-covered porch with steps down to the sun-filled deck. Private and fully fenced, the back garden is framed by mature perennial gardens; there is a BBQ and gas "fire-pit", a pond with a water feature, and a craft or artist's studio too. On the upper level are three Bedrooms each with a romantic fireplace and well-appointed en suite. On the lower level you find a king-sized Bedroom with a full ensuite, a flexible Second Bedroom, Den or Office, In addition, is the Laundry Room, Storage and additional bathroom - over 1000 SQ FT with 13ft ceilings and extra deep windows. There is an oversized garage, private driveway and convenient guest parking on the front circular driveway. When operated. Merlot House was a popular and highly successful B&B but with its flexible design, the home could easily accommodate a growing or multi-generational family, or provide space for an in-home business.