86 Monte Drive

This house was designed, sited, and finished by the only family it's ever belonged to, on a lot they chose over 40 years ago, in one of Hamilton's most connected pockets. That history is written into 86 Monte Drive, with solid oak doors, floors, and trim, marble thresholds, hand-finished plaster walls, and handmade mouldings. These choices were made when it was first built, with materials meant to last. Four decades later, the craftsmanship still holds up. With 4883 sq. ft. of total living space, there's plenty of room to move through. The kitchen likes being the centre of attention. It can draw a crowd without ever feeling crowded. Solid wood cabinets give every small appliance a proper home. There's a tucked-away homework station, plus room for an island or kitchen table. To one side of the kitchen, the formal living room opens to a dining room that fits a table for 10. On the other, the sunken family room easily takes a three-seater and an oversized sectional without feeling tight,