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Ontario Home Tours Exclusive: Inside tour of the historic 1000 Islands School House
A former 1964 public school transformed into an extraordinary private estate in Ontario's 1000 Islands Region. Deeply rooted in the heritage of Leeds and Grenville County, Escott’s history stretches back to the late 18th century, when United Empire Loyalists and early pioneers settled along the rugged, scenic corridors of the 1000 Islands region. Originally part of the historic Front of Escott Township, the hamlet flourished as a close-knit agricultural and industrial community, with family life long centered around its local one-room schoolhouses. In 1964, as part of a post-war modernization movement to consolidate these historical rural school sections into a single, central institution, Escott Public School was established. Opening its doors to students in early 1965, the building served for four decades as a vibrant gathering place and educational cornerstone for generations of local families. Today, this distinctive property has been transformed into an extraordinary private estate in the heart of Eastern Ontario's 1000 Islands Region. Offering exceptional interior scale, distinctive character, and remarkable flexibility, it stands as a landmark property unlike anything else in the region. Set on five private acres, approximately 10,000 square feet of the roughly 13,000-square-foot former school is fully finished, leaving 3,000 additional square feet of flexible space for future development. Adding another substantial and highly practical dimension is a separate 3,200-square-foot Quonset building, ideal for motorhome, equipment, and trailer storage. Yet size tells only part of the story. The former schoolhouse is uniquely suited to an owner who values an extraordinary variety of space: room for family and entertaining, vehicle collections, creative studios, specialized hobbies, or dynamic business pursuits. Enhancing its versatility is the property's site-specific Highway Commercial Special Exception 17 (CH-17-H) zoning, which accommodates a broad spectrum of commercial uses and creative enterprises—opening possibilities far beyond those of a conventional rural residence. A historic landmark reimagined as an extraordinary residence, offering endless space for what you love and the versatility to shape what comes next. For more info, contact me at paul.indrigo@century21.ca. Property Information Request Form: https://forms.gle/vUuxqToWBtYy49LE9 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-podcast-show--6907081/support . PS Sign up here for the newsletter that 1000s across Toronto GTA receive each week.
