Merrill House is a stunning, heritage-designated red brick Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1878 on Picton Main Street. “Merrill House doesn’t imitate the nineteenth century — it is the nineteenth century, impeccably kept,” notes listing agent Andrea Bertucci of Sotheby’s. “It is three storeys of exceptional architectural provenance, restored rather than reinvented.”

Since current owner Jordan Martin acquired the property in 2019, $3 million in renovations have created a Michelin Guide-listed boutique hotel, event space, and restaurant. There are 14 suites, each with a bespoke interior, a private ensuite, and exceptional ceiling height.

“Michelin Guide recognition places Merrill House among an elite tier of independent Canadian hospitality properties. Known for weddings, parties, and retreats, it has quietly become one of the County’s most sought-after settings.”

Custom-painted murals, antique wallpaper, exposed brick, marble fireplaces, vaulted, 16-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors compose the dramatic interior. Six private balconies overlook the grounds. A glass conservatory doubles as a bar, while the intimate downstairs restaurant is famous for its wine cellar.

Set on 1.07 landscaped acres studded with 150-year-old trees, the grounds feature brick walkways, a stone fire pit, barrel sauna, and 25 parking spots. A new asphalt-shingle roof, stabilized chimneys, a Daikin heat-pump HVAC system, Viessmann gas boilers, in-floor heating, and 400-amp service bring the past into the present.