Wyoming

Residential Estate

 

 

Kiwi‑Newton was entrusted with a 10,700sf, 1860 Empire Victorian Mansion located in Guelph, Ontario and known as “Wyoming”.  This home was built of limestone walls and slate roof that underwent selective demolition, new additions, new interior structures inside of existing facardes and also restoration of the best historic parts.  When the new owners purchased Wyoming, the home was still a grand building but in dire need of restoration and renewal.  From concept of demolition to completion of final landscape, the project took 2.25 years.  This historic building was brought back to life on time and within budget to the pleasure of the owner.

 

The home was completely re‑serviced for power, water, sanitary, storm, gas, phone and cable, the entire existing exterior stone work was re‑pointed and all new window and door systems throughout except the front doors which were restored while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the home.   The main front rooms were altered and restored, a new 4 car garage was built with a workshop above, a new mud room, kitchen, office, bathroom, hallway and rear staircase was built onto the house and new wooden verandahs around the house to match the originals that were demolished in the mid 1900s were added.  The interior finishes included plaster ceilings, crown moldings, hand paintings by local artists and consulting with historical design professionals to maintain the integrity of the building.  The new slate and copper roof system matching identically the old patterns and style was beautifully fitted as was the new stonework which was put onto the additions to match the original stonework.  A new wooden tower was built at the front of the house identical to the original 60 ft high tower that was demolished in the mid 1900s and added was a new octagon solarium which was built of cut stone outside and wood inside with a glass roof to match the tradition of an old English sunroom style.  All of the doors and trim were custom made, whereby some door casings consisted of over 70 pieces per door.  In addition, the original stair case was not only restored, but was re‑opened to the third floor, allowing the family full access to all areas of the house.

 

Further, the home required all new heating and electrical systems which were installed as well as some new floor systems which were also installed while others were able to be restored.  New walls were installed in some areas however the original walls were restored and utilized in other areas.       The beautiful original wood burning open fire places were restored with repairs made to the inside of the chimneys (no chimney liners were used) and maintain their charm today.  The central boiler heating system was installed with hydronic heating lines, air handlers and duct work.

 

A new free form swimming pool with stone bridge was added to the grounds and an extensive landscape design was incorporated to further enhance the exterior of this historical mansion.  History looming everywhere, this grand home includes many features and to name but a few, a movie theatre which doubles as a sunroom, a high end finished wine cellar and tasting bar, 7 bathrooms, large kitchen, complete with a casual dining area, formal dining room, living room, billiard room and library, sunroom, workout exercise room, solarium/conservatory, 7 double