Some properties are simply homes. Others become part of a family’s history, gathering stories and memories over generations. Shore Oaks is one of those rare places. Set on approximately 23 acres overlooking Abino Bay on Lake Erie’s north shore, this extraordinary estate offers more than 750 feet of frontage and a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday. Beyond the original stone walls and gates, a winding approach through mature trees and gardens leads to the stately main residence, standing proudly above sweeping views of Bay Beach, the historic Buffalo Canoe Club and the sailboats and pleasure craft that gather in the bay. Offered for the first time in more than 80 years, the remarkable main house was built in 1903 and retains a sense of place and craftsmanship increasingly difficult to find. Throughout its approximately 4,190 square feet are beautiful reminders of another era: hand-crafted woodwork, beamed ceilings, stone fireplaces, hardwood floors and distinctive architectural details that give the home warmth, character and authenticity. Wide covered porches invite long summer afternoons overlooking the water, while the generous principal rooms provide a memorable setting for family gatherings, celebrations and weekends filled with friends. Six bedrooms and four bathrooms offer ample accommodation, while a full basement and original stone shed provide additional storage. Beyond the main residence, a separate guesthouse with its own kitchen, living space, full bathroom and two bedrooms allows visitors to enjoy a retreat of their own. An impressive barn of more than 4,000 square feet provides extensive parking and storage, along with three horse stalls, adding yet another dimension to the possibilities of the property. Despite its remarkable privacy, Shore Oaks is only a short distance from the shops, cafés and restaurants of Crystal Beach and Ridgeway. Lake Erie stretches out before you, while mature Carolinian woodland creates a beautiful natural backdrop behind. This is a property that deserves to be experienced rather than simply described. Walk beneath the mature trees. Step onto the porch and look across Abino Bay. Wander the grounds, explore the barn and imagine summer evenings filled with family and friends. Shore Oaks is a place to gather, retreat, explore and create traditions of your own. For more than a century, this remarkable estate has been the setting for one family’s story. Now, for the first time in generations, the opportunity exists to imagine what its next chapter could be. Come and experience Shore Oaks for yourself.

HouseFort Erie (Canada)
Price :
$2,332,200
bedrooms6 bathrooms4 land9.4 ha

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