Gatineau (Aylmer)
Property description
The most beautiful heritage home in Old Aylmer, recipient of the 2026 city of Gatineau Award for outstanding renovation! Live within walking distance of all amenities, across from a park that hosts events such as Christmas and farmer's markets, steps away from schools, stores, restaurants, cafés, bars, grocery store, bakery, marina hockey rink, and the brand-new Lucy-Faris Library. With its 8 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, professional kitchen, sunny verandas, huge private backward with a 20x40-foot heated pool on a massive lot, start your Airbnb, or move in with your family to this comfortable and unique gem of the region!
Details
Located near
Bicycle path, Daycare centre, Elementary school, High school, Park, Public transportation
Room dimension
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Floor covering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall | 1st level/Ground floor | 6.3 X 11.2 ft / 1.91 X 3.40 m | Ceramic |
| Living room | 1st level/Ground floor | 11 X 10.8 ft / 3.35 X 3.25 m | Wood |
| Living room | 1st level/Ground floor | 10.8 X 10.8 ft / 3.25 X 3.25 m | Wood |
| Dining room | 1st level/Ground floor | 17.2 X 10.11 ft / 5.23 X 3.33 m | Wood |
| Powder room | 1st level/Ground floor | 5.3 X 3.9 ft / 1.60 X 1.14 m | Ceramic |
| Other | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.4 X 4.6 ft / 2.24 X 1.37 m | Ceramic |
| Kitchen | 1st level/Ground floor | 21.5 X 16 ft / 6.53 X 4.88 m | Ceramic |
| Hall | 1st level/Ground floor | 7.7 X 7 ft / 2.31 X 2.13 m | Ceramic |
| Primary bedroom | 2nd level | 18.7 X 14.4 ft irr / 5.66 X 4.37 m irr | Wood |
| Bathroom | 2nd level | 10.4 X 10 ft / 3.15 X 3.05 m | Ceramic |
| Bedroom | 2nd level | 10.9 X 10.4 ft / 3.28 X 3.15 m | Wood |
| Bedroom | 2nd level | 11.8 X 8.11 ft / 3.56 X 2.72 m | Wood |
| Bedroom | 2nd level | 14.6 X 11.3 ft / 4.42 X 3.43 m | Wood |
| Bathroom | 2nd level | 7.3 X 6.5 ft / 2.21 X 1.96 m | Ceramic |
| Bedroom | 3rd level | 12.4 X 11.6 ft irr / 3.76 X 3.51 m irr | Wood |
| Bathroom | 3rd level | 6.6 X 5.7 ft / 1.98 X 1.70 m | Ceramic |
| Bedroom | 3rd level | 10.8 X 6.6 ft / 3.25 X 1.98 m | Wood |
| Bedroom | 3rd level | 11.7 X 11 ft / 3.53 X 3.35 m | Wood |
| Bedroom | 3rd level | 18 X 11.4 ft / 5.49 X 3.45 m | Wood |
| Storage | Basement 1 | 29.3 X 15.5 ft / 8.92 X 4.70 m | Concrete |
| Storage | Basement 1 | 26 X 21 ft / 7.92 X 6.40 m | Concrete |
Taxes and expenses
| Municipal | $4,968 |
| School | $419 |
Building and interior of the property
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Washrooms | 1 |
| Number of rooms | 21 |
| Number of rooms above ground | 8 |
| Living area | 3257 Square Feet |
| Expected delay of occupancy | 30 |
| Items included in the sale | Dishwasher, fridge, gas stove, washer, dryer, wine fridge, fridge in basement, pool accessories, all light fixtures, all curtains and rods, kitchen island, gazebo. Upon new owner taking possession, the following work will be performed at the sellers' expense: the pool liner will be replaced, the electric gate openers will be made operational, and the parking lot pavement will be repaved. |
| Items excluded in the sale | Chandeliers of kitchen and dining room |
| Dimension of the front of the building | 41 |
| Dimension of the depth of building | 30 |
| Land area | 12103 |
| Dimension of the front of the land | 235 |
| Dimension of the depth of the land | 51 |
| Year built | 1840 |
| Municipal assessment (land) | $295,000 |
| Municipal assessment (building) | $281,300 |
| Municipal assessment (total) | $576,300 |
| Assessment year | 2026 |
| Irregular land | Yes |
| Available equipment | Outdoor storage space |
| Available services | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| Basement | 6 feet and more, Other, Unfinished |
| Distinctive features | Detached, No rear neighbours, Wooded |
| Driveway | Asphalt, Unpaved |
| Equipment available | Private balcony, Private yard |
| Foundation | Concrete blocks, Stone |
| Hearth stove | Fireplace - Other, Wood fireplace, Wood stove |
| Heating energy | Dual energy, Electricity, Natural gas |
| Heating system | Electric baseboard units, Hot water, Radiant |
| Landscaping | Bordered by hedges, Fenced, Landscaped |
| Laundry | 2nd level, Bathroom, In bathroom second level |
| Parking | Driveway |
| Pool | Heated, Inground |
| Roofing | Other, Sheet metal |
| Sewage system | Municipality |
| Siding | Wood |
| Topography | Flat |
| Water supply | Municipality |
| Window type | French door, Other |
| Windows | Other, Wood |
Addendum
| The quality of the restauration made the news in Le Droit, La Presse, le Bulletin d'Aylmer and CBC ! THE LOT can be subdivided in 2 since the municipality allows it with costs involved with infrastructure. What a great opportunity for multigenerational housing right nearby! For investors: Parceling survey completed to create back lot facing Neil-O'Donnell. RENOVATIONS 2007--2026: New heavy 26-gauge metal roof 2025 (80,000$) , new attic insulation (R-50 and R-30), repaired flashings, new porch and new corbels crafted by a skilled artisan, new exterior pine siding, new exterior paint, 25 new African mahogany windows with French Cremone inward opening casement , new attic insulation (R-50 and R-30), new cedar deck (2024), new railings, 2 new doors (2025) , new bathrooms (floor heating in the master bathroom), radiant floor heating in the new kitchen, interior of the house completely repainted, varnished original pine and hardwood floors, new tile, plumbing and electrical systems modernized to current standards . MORE INFO: 9-foot ceilings in the basement, english AGA kitchen range double oven dual fuel (10,000$), hand made cooper sinks in kitchen and powder room (4000$), cheviot pedestal tub (9000$), Kholer toilet and shower base (2200$), italian rain shower 4 jets set (1000$), play slipper tub and taps (7,000$), desinger kitchen with granite courntertops, heated floors made to fit the modern into heritage with pantry and Cavico cupboards (120,000$), 2 wood-burning fireplaces and 1 wood-burning stove, salt-water heated 20 x 40-foot in-ground pool (the lining will be replaced for a new one at the cost of the seller for possession date) with a 50 x 10-foot deck, 12,103-square-foot lot (235 x 51) extending to Neil O'Donnell Street, huge private backyard with access and entrance from Neil O'Donnell Street and could be used for extra parking space, dual-energy heating (natural gas boiler for hot-water radiators, electric baseboard heaters, and radiant floors in the kitchen and master bathroom); as a result, the home qualifies for an economical, preferential kWh rate from Hydro-Québec for electricity consumption year-round; Airbnb permitted and for investors: Parceling survey completed to create back lot facing Neil-O'Donnell. RECOGNITION: The house is listed in the Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec, which means it has been identified as a site of interest: the John Foran House has recognized heritage value, but it is not automatically protected by law. |






























































