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If you love historic architecture youll love this fine example of Victorian Gothic! Lovingly restored with the historic integrity in tact this three-storey historical waterfront home is in the lovely town of Gagetown. Built in 1852 for Queens County High Sheriff, Nathaniel DeVeber, this six-bedroom home called Claremont looks out onto Grimross Creek on the St John River. Renowned boating area connects to the St John river, Grand Lake, Washademoak Lake, Belleisle Bay, the Kennebecasis River and the Saint John Harbour Bay of Fundy with deep water mooring for power or sail boats, great for kayaking or canoeing as well. Exceptionally large foyer, grand staircase, formal living and dining rooms. Large homey kitchen with working original wood-burning fireplace. Large library/office. Original wood work, door casings, sash, mouldings & windows plus gorgeous medallions, 12 high ceilings & solid original pine floors. Servant's staircase and quarters still in place. Two covered verandas overlook the river, the perfect place to enjoy summer in the shade. This 4.6-acre waterfront property has many century-old acacia trees. Newer metal roof and heating system with electric heat pump/wood furnace combination and air conditioning . Third floor redone with cedar boards and new pine floor. This fine home is noted by architectural historian Stuart Smith as ""The best example of Victorian Gothic architecture in the historic St John River Valley!"" No fear of flooding, 300' from the river (id:286)

Location DescriptionOff Route 102 Exit to Mill Rd, left onto Tilley