heritage home restoration opportunity
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“One of the finest, earliest residences in St. John’s”
Richmond Hill is an early 19th century two storey wooden house perched snugly in the side of a hill in west end St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Built in 1848, Richmond Cottage speaks to the wealth of its original owner, being one of the finest, earliest residences in St. John’s. A marvelous example of early Classical Vernacular architecture, it has a Mansard roof, and two large chimneys, and unique windows spanning from the floor to the top of the first floor. Classical pediments adorn the façade over each window and door.
Source: Canadian Register of Historic Places
Next Four Slides:Historical Interior Photos
Richmond Cottage is for sale to be restored to its former glory with the support of a committee of experts and City staff to help find financing, waive fees, and brainstorm cost effective construction solutions.
This slide deck outlines your incredible opportunity.
Located within McLea Park, in the West End Valley of Downtown St. John’s, Richmond Cottage is a designated heritage property built circa 1848. Subject to a memorandum of understanding with City Hall, a support committee of knowledgeable staff and experts has been set up to help you access tens of thousands of dollars in restoration grants, waive permit fees, and make use of flexible code allowances to ensure the project is a success.
Property Details
Stories: 2Construction Style: DetachedBathrooms (Full): 6Bathrooms (Partial): 2Bedrooms: 4
Floor Space: 7950 sqftFlooring: HardwoodUtility Sewer: Municipal sewage systemWater: Municipal water
Potential Uses
- Under the MOU with the City, the property can be used for up to two (2) residential dwellings
- With the heritage designation, more than two dwellings, a spa, or a bed-and-breakfast are also allowed; however these uses are contrary to the covenants signed with existing property owners of McLea Park. We are currently surveying residents to assess their comfort with this.
Official Property ListingClick here to visit the MLS page with contact and other property details
Potential Incentives for Heritage Preservation
● Owner can receive up to $50,000 for exterior renovation from Heritage Foundation NL (HFNL)
● The City and HFNL will help write the application● The City is prepared to waive permit fees for renovation● The City and Richmond Committee will work with owner to
ensure a “performance-based” application of code and find creative solutions to minimize cost and complexity
● The City has a new grant program to provide up to $3000
Other notes● Option to purchase originally proposed “full lot” at CAN$550,000● Environmental Report and Structural Analysis available● Grading plan completed● Estimate of exterior restoration and environmental remediation costs● Estimated cost to remediate mold in building: CAN$69,000● Case studies on local adaptive re-use available to support your plans
Contact Information● Paul Fowler, Realtor, Wrightland
○ [email protected] - (709) 687-9408
● Jerry Dick, Executive Director, Heritage Foundation NL○ [email protected] - (709) 739-1892, ext. 1
● Dave Lane, Councillor at Large, Chair of Richmond Committee○ [email protected] - (709) 576-8243
● Sylvester Crocker, Manager Technical and Inspection Services, City of St. John’s
○ [email protected] - (709) 576-8294
