THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE at 81 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg is a rare Victorian-era brick residence completed in 1875 and offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn through elegant sight lines to the majestic St. Lawrence River. The centre hall showcases a magnificent, curved staircase rising to the second floor. Strategically placed windows flood the home with natural light and allow captivating river views. Rich in Victorian character, the home features generously proportioned rooms, impressive baseboards, and soaring ceilings accented with distinctive crown mouldings. The primary room ceiling heights on the main floor measure approximately 10.6 feet and 9.25 feet on the second level. Above each exterior window is a decorous cast iron relief of a young Queen Victoria, adding architectural charm and historical significance. The former maid's quarters on the on the east side have been thoughtfully converted into an attached garage. Two staircases provide access to the basement, which offers excellent ceiling height and large windows overlooking the river. The property extends to the water's edge and is not subject to an OPG licence. Ideally located within walking or cycling distance to shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & detail clinics, golf, curling, arena, library and the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse, this home combines heritage elegance with everyday convenience. A virtual tour, additional interior photographs, aerial drone imagery, and detailed floor plans are available. Upgrades include 37 windows replaced between 2016-2019, garage door replace in 2018, two man doors replaced in 2018-2019, retaining wall and shoreline restoration completed in 2019, new gas furnace installed in 2021, roof shingles replaced & sewer lateral in 2022 & new eavestrough in 2026. Average monthly utility costs are approximately $254 for gas, $74 for hydro, and $97 for water and sewer.
For sale
C$999,900
81 Lakeshore Dr, South Dundas, ON K0C 1X0
4beds
2baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Victorian-era brick residenceMagnificent curved staircaseCaptivating river viewsGenerously proportioned roomsImpressive baseboardsSoaring ceilingsDistinctive crown mouldings
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COLDWELL BANKER COBURN REALTY
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: X12870366
Originating MLS®#: Ottawa Real Estate Board
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 4.23 x 4.12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 3 x 2.72
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 4.76 x 2.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 4.76 x 3
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 3.38 x 2.1
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 1.49 x 0.98
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.84 x 4.12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.36 x 3.84
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 1.59
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.65
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 4.89
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 5.35 x 4.44
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 1.51 x 1.35
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.36
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.39 x 3.44
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 1.79 x 1.58
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 6.08 x 4.88
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Water Meter
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Living area range: 2000-2500 null
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Private
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Fishing
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water,Direct,Unobstructive
- Waterfront features: River Front, Direct, River
- Body of water: St. Lawrence River
Lot
- Size: 0 Square Feet
- Features: Irregular Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 661300479
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Dundas
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$7,322
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
Price history
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Public tax history
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