• Fabulous Victorian home built in 1879 for dentist Joseph Caldwell. His office was at 258 Front Street, now known as Greenley W & R Booksellers.
• Prestigious address on a wide tree-lined street in the heart of the Old East Hill.
• Bridge Street East is lined with handsome century homes that extend from the centre core.
• This elegant brick home is among the few buildings on this desirable street which show elements of Second Empire architectural style.
• Distinctive features are the mansard roof with a number of dormers all around the building and wrought iron cresting with finials on the top of the roof.
• The face is situated on the south side of the house and has a tower-like projection on the eastern side with bay windows on the first and second floors.
• The main entrance is centrally placed under a pediment portico.
• The home originally had two verandas on either side. They have been enclosed and this area is now a 28 X 11 foot solarium

• This home of over 4,000 square feet boasts sixteen rooms in total, seven bedrooms, four baths and several enclosed porches/sunrooms.
• A third floor with a tree-top view contains a large sitting/living room.
• The main entrance hall boasts a magnificent mahogany circular staircase, which climbs to the third floor.
• Other notable features include pocket doors that separate the spacious living room and dining rooms.
• The ceiling height is 10'3" and the main floor boasts ornate cornice moldings.
• Bay windows and curved plaster walls are evident throughout.
• Mahogany accents the walls and mirrored ceiling of the large cook’s kitchen, with patio doors to a screened porch that would be perfect for summer dining.

• There are two wood-burning fireplaces, both on the main level.
• The home is heated by a hot water gas boiler system, new in 1996. Heating costs for 2005 were $3,800.
• The brick has been re-pointed and tucked, 20 corbles and wood have been replaced and that the exterior was freshly painted in 2006.
• Other upgrades include newer windows (approx. 97% in total); a new rubber membrane roof on the second level in 2004; new thermostat heated pipes to the kitchen in 2005; all wiring was replaced in the kitchen in 2005; the exterior was painted in 2001; new vinyl and eaves were installed on the west wall of the kitchen in 2005; a new double sink and surrounding countertop in 2005; new ceramic tiling in front sun porch in 2005; new fencing in the back yard in 2005; and a new owned hot water tank was installed in 2005.
• This elegant home still maintains the grace, refinement and décor of the Victorian era.
• It would be an ideal spot to raise a large family or for a Bed and Breakfast.

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