Ontario Stone and Settler Homes ~ Retreat Property and Real Estate

Protected by mature trees, evergreens and cedar hedges, “Hilltop” is bordered by the Maitland River and Ball’s old iron bridge. Landscaping and English perennial gardens enhance the natural setting of this historic home.

Built of local quarried limestone and coloured fieldstone, “Hilltop” is a central hall plan with refinished original pine and maple floors throughout and many high, deep set windows for rich, warm lighting.

RESTORED ~TASTEFULLY DECORATED

The front parlour, perhaps the most gracious room of the house, has a fine wood-burning fireplace with a hearth of a single large monolithic limestone slab. The reading room with the welcome of mornings’ light has been updated with floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. A beautiful cherrywood staircase leads up to a second floor hallway complimented by a stained glass Palladian window, two bedrooms and a full bath.

In 1913 a kitchen was added to the West end, allowing for a slate-floored side entrance and the addition of a second full bath. Today’s large open country kitchen and tin ceiling with grand views in all directions, is the true hub and character of “Hilltop”.

PEACE AND PRIVACY GALORE

Through the woods to trails, hike, cross-country ski or make your way to a river bank to fish. Beaches along the Shores of Lake Huron are mere minutes away. For theatre goers an easy scenic drive brings you to Blyth Festival, Grandbend’s Huron County Playhouse and the famous Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Nestled into a knoll to the Southwest, originally the goose house, now sits a refurbished 6-sided cheerful room – perfect for quiet moments away from it all.