Cindy Dial
Email: cindy@reddoorrealty.ca
Cell: 902-298-0332

Adam Dial
Email: adam@reddoorrealty.ca
Cell: 902-298-0336

In a town recognized for its stunning historic architecture, Ashlea House shines as a jewel among many fine gems.  Built in 1887, the impressive two and half storey residence is one of Lunenburg’s most recognized landmark homes.  Through its early years, Ashlea House was the private residence of William Zwicker, a senior member of one of Lunenburg’s founding families and owners of Zwicker & Company, the oldest Fishing Company in Lunenburg.  Leave it to the Zwickers to make a statement!  Since then, 42 Falkland has served as a brothel, a boarding house, and for the past decade and a half it has functioned as a 4.5 star B&B and much loved family home. 

The home sits poised atop terraced front gardens, on a large lot that extends from street to street.  An eclectic blend of architectural styles including Victorian, Italianate and Gothic, the striking façade incorporates a covered veranda with gazebo, arched windows, projecting bays, and ornate ‘gingerbreaded’ gables.  Crowning it all, a roof-top widow’s walk that offers 360 degree views of the town and out the famous harbour to the Battery Point lighthouse and beyond.  There can be few vantage points to rival this crow’s nest perspective of the colorful seaside town. 

Inside, a magnificent front foyer with winding staircase and stained glass evokes a sense of grandeur.  Two gracious main floor parlours are beautifully proportioned with large bays, soaring 11 foot ceilings, sumptuous plaster cornices & ceiling medallions, exquisite mantels, and layers of history in every detail.  Entertain like never before with an expansive formal dining room that can happily accommodate a table for 20!

The more casual spaces are found towards the rear of the main floor including a spacious kitchen open to comfy family room with propane stove, a small office/pantry, laundry room, half bath and a large storage room addition which would easily convert to garage or studio.

The sizable home offers 7 large bedrooms and 6 bathrooms over the second and third floors, a secret back staircase, sitting room with access to private roof deck, as well as an office and generous storage closets. 

And let’s not forget about location.  The Tennis Club, Recreation Centre, Farmers Market and Golf Course are just down the street, and a 5 minute stroll along the scenic waterfront walking trail brings you to all the amenities of the downtown core. 

•  MLS Brochure (3.90 Mb)
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