GowanBrae

Reason for registration

it is a good example of the Classical Revival style which contributes significantly to the architectural landscape of Grand Pre and because it was a well-known hotel, "The Grand Pre House", at the turn of the century.

Character-defining elements

Character-defining elements of the GowanBrae house include:

- six-over-six windows;
- wooden clapboard cladding;
- gable roofs on all three sections.

Character-defining elements of the Classical Revival Style of the GowanBrae house include:

- two-and-one-half storey, three bay façade;
- entry porch with transom and sidelights;
- return eaves and corner boards.

Character-defining elements of the silo and barn include:

- concrete silo attached to the two and one half storey barn;
- gambrel style roof on barn, with shingle cladding, three lean to additions and four and six paned windows.