420 Kettleby Road

Description

Brunswick Hall, long known as “The Big House” in Kettleby, is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. This historic circa 1875 home was originally built for the postmaster & leading merchant of Kettleby, Jacob Walton. There have only been 2 families who have owned Brunswick Hall in the last century. The home has been carefully restored with historic elements preserved. This charming Victorian home sits on over 3 acres of land with a pool. The home includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and offers impressive ceiling heights. Historic trim work and large principal rooms define the home. Now is your opportunity to enhance further this fine home on the best lot in Kettleby. Don’t miss your opportunity.

The Home
The front façade is graced with an extra deep wrap-around porch which leads to the commanding front door. The front hall provides access to the main staircase and the living room.

Living Room & Dining Room
The large living room has original trim and is an expansive room with southern and western exposures. This grand room includes ample space for living and dining.

Library/Television Room
Beside the living room is the panelled library with wood floors and 2 windows facing east. This room has extensive built-in bookcases and fine panelling.

Office
Just off the Library is the office with 2 workstations with built-in desks. In earlier times, this space was for the ham radio equipment.

Country Kitchen
The large country kitchen is tiled and occupies the centre of this historic home’s footprint. The kitchen opens into the west facing sunroom/breakfast room and also adjoins the large pantry/mudroom.

Sunroom/Breakfast Room
What a wonderful space for meals! Enjoy the views over the pool, the Kettleby Valley and the surrounding countryside. The sunroom has expansive west facing windows and has a direct walk-out to the large deck which wraps around the west and north side of the home. Along the north side of the home accessed via the deck are 2 pool change rooms and a 2-piece bathroom plus storage area for pool supplies.

Mud Room & 2-piece Powder Room
As with any well-designed country home, there is a large mud room which has pantry cupboards and ample storage space. There is a side door entrance to this large mud room. The 2-piece powder room is also in this section of the home.

Main Floor Laundry/Pantry
Attached to the mud room is the main floor laundry which also accommodates a second refrigerator for the pantry

Second Floor
The second floor can be reached by way of the front or back stair. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The impressive wood panelling continues on the second floor.

Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4
Each of the bedrooms have good ceiling heights, closet space and lovely views over the hamlet of Kettleby.

Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom suite is an expansive area with a large west facing sitting room, walk-in closet and full 4-piece bathroom. This main bedroom also has its own circular staircase to the breakfast room. The seating area of the bedroom has large sliding doors for added privacy. You will be impressed by the scale of this bedroom suite!

Historic Driveshed Garage
The 3-level garage has room for 2 car parking plus a dedicated bay for lawn equipment and a large loft. There is an on-grade lower level which has been used for livestock and woodworking in the past. Let your imagination decide how you want to use this building!

The Grounds
Brunswick Hall commands the most prominent and one of the largest lots in Kettleby. The 3+ acres has rolling lawns, mature woodlands plus plenty of space for vegetable and flower gardens. To the west of the home is the concrete pool and gazebo which have been much enjoyed over the years.

Other Information
Private driveway with parking for 10+ cars
Sufficient space in the sun room and primary bedroom was allowed to accommodate an elevator
Forced air propane heating (recently updated)
The property is serviced by a deep drilled well and septic
Boundary survey available
Updated roof
The home was meticulously upgraded and restored in 1994 after a ham radio fire
Solid concrete pool. Propane heating could be added, if desired
Pool gazebo has electrical and lighting
Laundry chute from primary bedroom to main floor laundry
Radio/intercom system
Come see the potential!