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Zoning & possibilities

Unusual Flexibility for an Unusual Property

The 1000 Islands Schoolhouse Estate is a distinctive mixed-use commercial and residential property in Ontario's 1000 Islands region, with site-specific Highway Commercial zoning.


The zoning permits a broad range of commercial uses while allowing the property to retain a substantial private residence, providing an unusual level of flexibility for residential, live/work and commercial use. The property can remain solely a luxury private residence or, for an owner wishing to take advantage of its commercial zoning, permitted uses include a clinic, office, restaurant, retail store, veterinary establishment, custom workshop and numerous other commercial possibilities. 

PERMITTED USES

 Accessory Dwelling or Accessory Dwelling Unit
Auction Sales Establishment
Clinic
Commercial Club
Private Club
Custom Workshop
Farmer's Market
Financial Institution
Funeral Parlour
Commercial Greenhouse 

 Mini-Warehouse and Storage
Office
Parking Lot accessory to Vehicle Sales or Rental Establishment
Place of Worship
Printing Shop
Refreshment Vehicle / Chip Wagon
Restaurant
Retail Store
Vehicle Sales or Rental Establishment
Veterinary Establishment 

additional approved USES - SUBJECT TO HOLDING PROVISION

WHAT DOES THE HOLDING PROVISION MEAN?

The Holding symbol means that these uses are approved but specified requirements must be met before the Holding symbol can be lifted for one of those uses.


For approval, the zoning by-law requires:

  1. Adequate private water and sanitary servicing confirmed through reporting prepared by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Municipality and other applicable servicing approval authority;
  2. A Noise Impact Study prepared by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Municipality; and
  3. A Traffic Impact Study prepared by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

The Uses Subject to Holding

  • Apartment Dwelling*
  • Automobile Service Station
  • Building Supply Centre
  • Car Washing Establishment
  • Gasoline Retail Facility 
  • Kennel**
  • Machinery/Equipment Sales and Service Lot
  • Service or Repair Shop
  • Tourist Lodging Establishment
  • Wayside Pit or Quarry 

  Apartment dwelling*
* Apartment dwelling is also subject to the apartment-dwelling performance standards of the R2 zone. These standards center around property size and clearances. The property meets those requirements. 

 Kennel**
** Kennel is also subject to a minimum 300 m (984 ft.) separation from sensitive land uses, in accordance with Section 3.31 of the Zoning By-law. 

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

Office-in-room-with-big-windows

OFFICE / BUSINESS SPACE

SERVICE / REPAIR & STORAGE*

VEHICLE SALES & SHOWROOM

There are six classrooms  (approximately 780+ Sq Ft each).

Three are renovated and currently being used by the owners as lifestyle living space. Three are unrenovated.

Each of these rooms can easily be subdivided into smaller offices or can remain as one large work area for multiple desks.

If required, reception and waiting areas can be added to each one as well.

Classic-VW-in-large-garage

VEHICLE SALES & SHOWROOM

SERVICE / REPAIR & STORAGE*

VEHICLE SALES & SHOWROOM

The existing "Buggy Corral" is 2500 Sq Ft of climate-controlled open space (24' x 96'), fully finished with wall-to-wall tempered glass windows, 3 glass-paneled garage doors,

24" Porcelain floor tiles and

propane Through-Wall Fireplace.

... A beautiful showcase for vehicles including ATV, motorcycles, classic vehicles.

The large paved parking lot has been resurfaced and is in excellent condition.

SERVICE / REPAIR & STORAGE*

SERVICE / REPAIR & STORAGE*

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

The 3200 Sq Ft (40' x 80') unheated Quonset, built is 2023, has 240V 3-phase electrical, 

14' x 12'-wide overhead doors.

The concrete floor is 6-8" thick to accommodate heavy equipment including RV's.

The large backyard is flat for parking & storage. 

Excellent road visibility and truck friendly. 

*Zoning is approved but this use requires supplemental administrative application. 


Man-doing-woodwork

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

The 3200 Sq Ft (40' x 80') unheated Quonset, built is 2023, has 240V 3-phase electrical, 

14' x 12'-wide overhead doors.

The concrete floor is 6-8" thick to accommodate heavy equipment.

Or... light manufacturing could be done in one or more of the classrooms, using other classrooms as a customer display area for your finished products.

Live and work on your own terms.


Large-Bedroom-with-furniture

BOUTIQUE LODGING / RETREAT*

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

BOUTIQUE LODGING / RETREAT*

Each classroom is over 24' x 32', ideal for an open-concept apartments with private bath.

The existing 50's Diner with expansive windows and its pinball & jukebox would be perfect as a common room. 

Existing septic, electrical and water capacity was engineered for a public school of 200+ students. 

*Zoning is approved for this use and requires supplemental administrative application. 


CLINIC / WELLNESS CENTER

CUSTOM WORKSHOP / CREATIVE BUSINESS

BOUTIQUE LODGING / RETREAT*

 With former classrooms, wide corridors and extensive usable space, the property offers an interesting setting for a clinic or complementary professional/wellness uses.  

Medical clinic, physiotherapy, chiropractor, sports injury clinic, massage clinic... all under one roof.

Ample paved parking and excellent roadside visibility.


RETAIL / SHOWROOM

MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING*

EXPANDED PRIVATE LIVING

It's easy to imagine the classrooms furnished and decorated, each with a creative theme.

Artwork on the walls, light fixtures, area rugs, table lamps and accessories.

Three of the six classrooms (2500 Sq Ft) have been renovated to create one open area, are fully finished and climate controlled. The remaining three are awaiting your inspiration.

The 1000 Islands Estate is a destination.

Large-Bedroom-with-furniture

EXPANDED PRIVATE LIVING

MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING*

EXPANDED PRIVATE LIVING

 The residential Loft area boosts a large Master Bedroom with gigantic ensuite and adjoining dressing room. 

One spacious spare bedroom with its own heat pump is located around the corner from the Loft.

The currently unrenovated  classrooms can be converted to provide additional bedrooms if required, and each one can be easily divided to create two, three or more bedrooms.


MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING*

MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING*

HOME THEATRE / GYM / CREATIVE SPACE

Each classroom can be converted into a private self-contained apartment for parents or adult children.

Existing hydro electrical supply (see The Property details) has the potential capacity to handle stand-alone heat pumps for these rooms, and decorative propane wall furnaces are available to provide backup heat.

*Zoning is approved for this use and requires supplemental administrative application. 

HOME THEATRE / GYM / CREATIVE SPACE

HOME THEATRE / GYM / CREATIVE SPACE

HOME THEATRE / GYM / CREATIVE SPACE

Want to expand your private residential space?

Any one of the unrenovated classrooms can easily be converted to provide your own private theater, gymnasium or arcade. 

The opportunities are endless.

Just let your imagination run wild.



WHAT WOULD YOU DO HERE?

HOME THEATRE / GYM / CREATIVE SPACE

WHAT WOULD YOU DO HERE?

 The Schoolhouse doesn't dictate a single future. Extraordinary space, combined with its site-specific zoning, give the next owner an unusual opportunity to shape the property around their own interests, business or way of life.  The 1000 Islands Schoolhouse Estate has broad mixed-use potential.

Live here.
Work here.
Create here.
Make it your own. 

The 1000 Islands Schoolhouse Estate.

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