366 Lakeshore Rd

Attention renovators and developers: One-of-a-kind opportunity to restore grand estate heritage home on almost 7 acres in Port Hope. Introducing "Wildwood,"built in 1850. First time available since 1978, this magnificent heirloom home was constructed by politician John Shuter Smith, Elias Smith's grandson, 'Wildwood' has many, exquisitely preserved architectural details that reflect the integrity of the era. Featuring formal, spacious rooms,4 walkouts, a grand south-facing veranda, period windows/doors, coal fireplaces, original mantles, soaring ceilings, filigree period moldings, original pine & oak flooring, and a breakfast room addition. This historic property has an in-ground pool, tennis court, playhouse,walking paths, mature, lush trees, and herb/flower gardens. A remarkable, hidden paradise. Wildwood provides two opportunities - to bring this grand lady back to her former glory or, under the Official Plan, this exclusive property is earmarked for residential development and intensification. A Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Site Plan Approval(s), to permit residential development would be required to lift the current Holding Provision in place under the current zoning RES1-1(H1).