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When I was a little girl this set of buildings use to fascinate me - I always thought that royalty must live in them -
Princesses and such.
I invented stories about the people that would come and go................pulling up in horse drawn carriages ( cars ) with footmen ( the doormen ) at their service.
It was always fleeting - on our way downtown - or home - but we passed by it quite frequently in those years.
Turns out regular old people can live in them !
And that there was consideration to actually demolish them in 2002 - I can't even imagine - seriously cannot imagine such majesty being razed to the ground for a modern tower.
It's now ( rightfully ) an historic site.
And the apartments are sold as condo's.
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WIKIPEDIA SAYS
The Îlot-Trafalgar-Gleneagles is a historic block in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, located on Côte-des-Neiges Road, on the south slope ofMount Royal.
Recognized in 2002 as an historic site by the Quebec government's Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec, the area features four buildings: The Gleneagles, a Scottish Baronial building completed by architects Ross and Macdonald in 1929; the Château Style Trafalgar Building, built in 1931, with seven to twelve stories; and the Thompson (1907) and Sparrow (1910) houses.[1][2]
At the time of their 2002 historic designation, the Thompson and Sparrow residences had been facing demolition.[3] A plan by Canderel Corporation to build a 10-story tower on the site of the homes was blocked by the Quebec government just days before then-mayor Pierre Bourque had been set to approve the plan. In addition to the historic classification of the Îlot-Trafalgar-Gleneagles, the provincial government's Commission des biens culturels du Québec also worked with the city to extend the perimeter of Mount Royal's protected area to include the site.[4]
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My friend and realtor MAXENCE RENAUD has a current listing for one of these unit to rent !
2450.00 a month - an incredible steal for a heated downtown apartment in Montreal !
Description
The Gleneagle prestigious address in the heart of downtown and adjacent to Mount Royal. Spacious and bright 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen renovated. Terrace courtyard side, unobstructed views and GARAGE. Available immediately.
Included: Refrigerator, Stove top, Oven, Washer, Dryer. Heating.
Excluded: Electricity
Included: Refrigerator, Stove top, Oven, Washer, Dryer. Heating.
Excluded: Electricity
These large foyers were common in older apartment buildings and I just love them !
Can't you just see Mr. French opening the door for guests ? ( bonus points if you remember Mr. French ! )
A beautiful fireplace in one of the bedrooms
The grounds
Could I live in an apartment?
Yes I could - especially in an historic one where Princesses used to live !
How on earth has this not been snatched up already Maxence????
Have a wonderful day everyone
Hugs,
Me
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Definitely drool-worthy!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad they weren't torn down.
ReplyDeleteAll of the Montreal architecture you show is beautiful.
Sign me up for an apartment please!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous buildings and beautiful apts. with amazing views - glad someone came to their senses and saved them. I am sure Buffy, Jody, Cissy and of course Mrs. Beasely would have been very happy living there!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and what great history too. A heated downtown apartment? I was surprised to read that but maybe they mean heat is included in the price because wouldn't all Montreal apartments have heat with our Canadian winters?
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT place, Suzan. I could see you living somewhere like that! Hope you are having a good week! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSuzan,
ReplyDeleteThese are so charming and how sweet to feel like you are a princess and live in a castle. I would love to live there. The views alone and all the charming character to the inside rooms. So sweet.
Kris