For those who have always dreamed of working in an office worthy of a Premier, this aspiration is within reach, since one of the former residences of Jean Lesage, at the head of the province between 1960 and 1966, is on the market recently.
Posted at 12:24 p.m.
Located in the Montcalm district, the property erected at the beginning of the 20e century has been very well maintained by the owners who succeeded the politician. As part of the sale, it is the upper floor, now considered a condo, which was put on the market twenty days ago, with a price set at $799,000.
“In this house, built in 1922 when the Montcalm district was being developed, lived from 1958 to 1972 Jean Lesage, lawyer and politician […] recalls a municipal commemorative plaque installed on the walls of the residence. The sales sheet, however, lists the date of 1925 as the official year of construction.
The floor has two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom, as well as a remarkable solarium added to the back of the property – with the blessing of the municipality to ensure its architectural integration (the first plans had been refused) . But the room that lets the story shine through the most is undoubtedly the office, adorned with wooden panels and large bookcases. The furniture belongs to the current owner, but the built-in furniture is period, specify brokers Marc Turgeon and Samuel Labrecque. And if you were wondering about the books visible in the photographs, they are not political treatises or classified files, but those of the seller, a scientist.
PHOTO FROM CENTRIS
Admit that conducting your telework meetings from this historic office would be impressive.
Don’t spoil the cachet
“The property is not classified as a historical monument within the meaning of the law. But there are a lot of architectural elements that make it something unique,” notes Marc Turgeon, citing, for example, the protruding brick patterns on the exterior columns. Could a buyer thus acquire the floor and redo everything from top to bottom, in defiance of its historical value? We could not actually prevent it, but the brokers want to be reassuring. “People who buy in this sector often love the neighborhood and these properties. I think sellers would like it to be respected for its cachet,” says Mr. Turgeon.
The exterior assets are also noteworthy, with a lovely sun terrace set on the eaves and an English garden which has already won an award. “The Montcalm district is a stone’s throw from the Plains of Abraham, it’s a very sought-after area,” boasts the broker.
As of this writing, no offers have been officially filed, but several people have already expressed interest.