Monday, February 23, 2015

Old House, New Fence

 Built in 1880, 135 years ago

This poor old house in Uxbridge, Ontario must have been a beauty in its day, part of a farm. But now it sits very close to a round-about on a busy road. ...which may explain the new fence.

 Needs some TLC

The yellow bricks are still in very good condition and I hope someone is planning to paint the shutters and gingerbread trim.

A closer look

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68 comments:

  1. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    my type of house that. Agree with you the outside needs a bit of work. I am glad you explained why they had put that fence up, otherwise it didn't make sense....

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  2. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    That's my kind of house :)
    And I like the fence, even though it doesn't match the house.
    Have a fine day
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  3. RevrunnerFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    It just seems to be crying out for attention.

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Oh it is a beauty. Hug B

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    It is a beautiful house, just need a little paint.. Have a happy Monday!

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  6. DonnaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I am always joyful when I see old houses still standing and taken care of....

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  7. maryaustriaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    An old but very beautiful house!

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  8. DarlaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Interesting old house. If someone put up a fence maybe they will continue to work on the place.

    Darla

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  9. Cranberry MorningFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Such beautiful detail in that old house. Quite the privacy fence. Have a lovely Monday.

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  10. MadSnapperFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    so beautiful, i hope they preserve it and don't let it fall down or be torn down. to bad it is close to the round a bout.

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  11. AimeecakesFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I like the term 'gingerbread trim'! I think this is still a pretty beautiful house

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  12. BirdmanFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Certainly could use a bit of TLC.

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  13. HalcyonFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    They should have spent the money from the fence on repairing the shutters.

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  14. OmanFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    looks like a beautiful place to hang out and take some photos. great job.

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  15. William KendallFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    It could use some attention, but the bare bones, as they say, make it worthwhile.

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  16. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    I do hope they do the work do the work on this house to maintain it. Love the shutters and ornate apex roof work

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  17. Jenn JilksFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Ah, yes. Progress. It's a difficult thing...

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  18. JudyFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    What a lovely old home. All it needs is some paint and loving care.
    I posted a couple of pictures of the inside of the Douglas Mansion today.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    A grand looking place indeed!

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  20. KathyFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Even though it's beginning to look a bit tired, it still has lots of character and beauty.

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  21. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Oh that's such a pretty old house EG, lovely details.. now I really want someone to give it the love it deserves.

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  22. Mary HoneFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    That is a neat looking house. Too bad they had to build a road on top of it.

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  23. Penelope NotesFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    It makes me shiver to see such beauty neglected. The new fence thankfully shows some needed concern, however.

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  24. Sylvia KFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I feel the same as Penelope!! I do hate to see such a beautiful old home being neglected, but hopefully the new fence does indeed show the concern needed to update and save the house! Terrific captures as always! Hope you have a great week!

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  25. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    It takes a lot of $$$ to maintain a house like that. Perhaps their focus is with the interior.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Love the details on the house.

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  27. TexWisGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    hope they'll save it. i find the fence quite interesting with the panel sections.

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  28. MontanagirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Those old structures have so much character and individuality. Very beautiful. Needs a little TLC though.

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  29. RedPatFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Let's hope that someone with some $$ comes along to save it, EG!

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  30. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    So people are living there. What a wonderful old house. It is a shame they needed to put up such a fence, but I can see how they needed it.

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  31. GreenComotionFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Even if the house requires some work, it is still quite beautiful. Hopefully, work will be done and the building be preserved. Good find, Tina!

    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  32. HilaryFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    It makes me wonder about how it looks inside. Some sanding and paint would go a long way for the outside.

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  33. StephanieFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    It needs attention badly, can see it was once a beautiful home.

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  34. BasiaWFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Jestem zachwycona! Przepiękne zdjęcia! Serdecznie pozdrawiam.

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  35. LeoviFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I love this beautiful home! Beautiful photos !!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Somehow I thing the fence fitted. Give a lick or two with white paint and it is all there.

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  37. MoFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    What lovely colours in that building. Makes it easy to overlook the run down state of it

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  38. September VioletsFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    These are great old homes, and I like it when they have the year set in stone. We've been visiting Peterborough a lot recently, and the old homes there are many ... unfortunately, a lot are rented to university students and fall into disrepair very quickly. Keeping these grand old ladies in their prime is a full-time job.
    Wendy

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  39. DeniseinVAFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    It's sad when roads are built and old places like this lose their land. It's a beautiful old home.

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  40. mickFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Great photos and it has been beautiful in its day. I wonder if many of our modern houses will last that long.

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  41. 21 WitsFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Let's have a paint party! This house is so worthy of being refreshed!

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  42. Small City ScenesFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    A beauty of a house and home. I hope it gets the cosmetic work done. The fence hides it but also protects it. 1880--whew!
    MB

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  43. VPFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    This old house is beautiful and deserves better...

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  44. KarenFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Love the gingerbread!

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  45. Adam JonesFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    That's a great looking house. Just needs a little TLC.

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  46. Phil SladeFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    What a shame. That fence really doesn't match the type and age of the house. I guess both the fence and the house need lots of money spending on them, money the owner may not have.

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  47. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    It looks like it deserves a very noble setting, overlooking countryside.

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  48. cieldequimperFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Oh well if they won't, I will!

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  49. Hootin AnniFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Such beautiful architecture. I love the sunlight on the exterior...you've captured the old house and brought lots of character to it!!

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  50. KayFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    A fading beauty but still beautiful. If looks like it's gotten new windows, at least. You don't see brick Victorians on the west coast...they don't survive earthquakes.

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  51. Tante MaliFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, I would love to life there!!! Fantastic building, realy a fading beauty!
    Thank you for sharing and all my best from Austria
    Elisabeth

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  52. MariFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    That's a very beautiful house. I also hope someone thinks of fixing what has to be fixed to maintain its beauty.

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  53. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    It does need some tlc, but the bare bones show the beauty of yesteryear. Abandoned building are a bonus find though for the photographer. Lovely light in these images.

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  54. DebbieFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    it just needs a little tlc!! it did not look that old in the first picture!!

    cute gingerbread trim, i always like that!!!

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  55. CarverFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    What a great house!

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  56. Bethany CarsonFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Looks like a beauty!

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  57. carol l mckennaFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Creative shots of a beautiful house even now!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  58. CynthiaFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    I hope it gets the love and attention it deserves. They did a nice job on the fence.

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  59. MichelleFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Lovely details on this window. It just need a little TLC!

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  60. LoisFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    What a treasure. I hope it gets restored. I would love to see inside!

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  61. Andrea @ From The SolFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    What a priceless old farm house and what a shame that progress is crouding it. I agree, it would be wonderful for it to get a bit of a facelift as it is truly unique and beautiful. I love old stuff ... wish we could hear the stories this old house could tell ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  62. AlFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    That is a nice house but it definitely needs a little TLC.

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  63. JackFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    It has so much potential, EG, but heavy nearby traffic might doom it. That would be a shame.

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  64. RoseFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    I love that trim! I always think of you when I see gingerbread trim...I think we both really love it.

    I love the window...the way the brick is turned on end above it. Just everything about it.

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  65. IndraniFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I like the blue in these frames.

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  66. BarbFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Looks like a Victorian beauty. It will take some cash to bring it back to its original charm.

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  67. bj February 25, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Such a shame to see such a beautifully built house to be in such sad shape.

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  68. NatureFootstepFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    lol, this "castle" type house looks like childrens toys. But I like the colors.

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