Whittier, this home is the finest example of Victorian second empire style architecture in Fredericton. Located in the Historic Preservation Area of the downtown plat, this home is situated on a very quiet street across from the historic Christ Church Cathedral and seven houses from the mighty Saint John River. Situated on a double lot this home is surrounded by lush lawn and and professional landscape features. The back yard features a reflection pond 12'x22' and a small deep pond with perennial native water plants and Japanese koi. The front and side lawns are sculpted by rosa glaca hedge.
Perennial beds feature a white garden and peonies.
Two arbores have honeysuckle vines and climbing roses. A large wrought iron gazebo with grape vines on the east lawn. The Church St. home where the owner resides has a front entry with spectacular butternut double doors with rose-colored stained glass. The large front hall has a chandelier with original medallion, two sets of double doors, and the stairwell. There are two turrets giving large bay windows to four of the rooms.