Historically Significant, circa 1897

Our beautiful Victorian Queen Anne style home is nestled among some of the grandest homes on Picton’s Main Street.

Although the home is dated circa 1897, information gathered from archival records indicate that the home had its beginnings as early as 1854. The original structure experienced many additions and changes up to, and including 1897, bringing it to its current beauty and grandeur.

The home has been owned by many prominent Pictonians: among them, Prince Edward County sheriff Henry J. Thorp from 1863 to 1873. From 1873 to 1888, MP Walter Ross and his wife Calista took up residence. Local Picton council member and general store owner, Horace Wilcocks and his wife, Augusta, lived in the home from 1897 to 1911. And from 1929 to 1974, Frances Emma Pearce resided here. Her son, Dr. John Pearce, whose gentle kindness was extended not only to his patients but to all living things, operated his family practice from what is now the family room.

The home has been lovingly preserved by its previous owners: original woodwork, marble fireplace, etched window panes of the French doors, uniquely designed hardwood flooring made by Picton shipbuilders, three-levelled turret, and second floor veranda and sun room.