Humeshaugh
Features and Dimensions
Set-back unusually deep, @ approximately 400 feet from the road, surrounded by mature trees, bordered by cornfields and rolling hills with a half-acre pond, Humeshaugh, c 1863, graces the countryside of Campbellford - a picturesque town along the Trent-Severn Waterway in Northumberland County some 90 minutes east of Toronto, about six miles from the Town Centre. The grounds, encompassing 5 acres, include an orchard with early and late apples such as Spys, Delicious, and Macintosh as well as Cherries, Walnuts, Filberts, Pears and Plums. An ancient Oak shades the front lawn, along with a Chestnut and a tall Blue Spruce. Low maintenance, yet the surroundings provide a restful enjoyment in a bucolic setting that effectively encompasses many times the actual acreage. The area is also home to many species of birds, including Blue Herons, King Fishers, Owls and Woodpeckers with many other types of wildlife abounding.
The Main Section is the Original Farmhouse that was built from quarried limestone and features Cut Stone Arches, Sills, Lintels and a large Gothic Window with a spectacular view. It houses the Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen on the Ground Level; and four Bedrooms on the Second Level. The Kitchen features Original Cabinetry and a Centre Island with Ceramic Tiled Top. The Loft forms the Recreation Room with a soaring ceiling, a gallery and a wood-burning fireplace with a Sauna-Gym Extension was originally the Summer Kitchen. The current owner, Chief of Emergency at the Regional Hospital in town, purchased the property in 1989. He commissioned an architect to extend the back to form the circular glass encased Conservatory on the Ground Level and the Master Suite above - both with spectacular views. There is a huge cedar closet in the Master Bedroom. At the time, he also installed a new Cedar Shingle Roof. All-in-all, the total Living Space reaches close to 5,000 sq. ft. Immediately outside of the extension, Dr. Morris added a Pergola above a large Stone Patio - providing shade from the summer sun with mature vines. A small pond with a cascading stone structure, surrounded by an English Garden with colourful flowers and lilacs, lies a few feet away. Yet further down is the half acre pond with a small island and surrounded by Weeping Willows, Sumac and Aspens. There is also a separate three-car Covered Drive Shed.
Historical Perspectives
Pioneers settled in this part of the country as early as 1832 (Colonel Campbell). Land grants were available to Officers who had fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Humeshaugh was built by Scottish stonemasons. According to minutes of the Seymour Agricultural Society of January 10. 1874, Thomas Hume was a very enthusiastic member. Thomas Hume was the president of the Brae cheese factory in Burnbrae in 1895. At that time he and his father, Alexander Hume imported prize winning Ayrshire cattle from Scotland, bred them and took them by train from nearby Hoard's Station to the Toronto International Fair for showing. Alexander became president of the Ayrshire Society.
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Ground Level |
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| Living Room | 24' 6" x 12' 0" | Parlour/Library | 15' 0" x 14' 4" |
| Dining Room | 18' 0" x 9' 0" | Loft | 46' 0" x 15' 0" |
| Gym (Opens Out) | 11' 0" x 10' 0" | Kitchen | 20' 6" x 15' 0" |
| Mudroom (Opens Out) | 13' 0" x 7' 6" | Glass Conservatory (Opens Out) | 17' 0" x 11' 6" |
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Second Level |
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| Master Bed Room | 17' 0 " x 11' 6" | Bed Room No. 1 | 10' 0" x 11' 0" |
| Bed Room No. 2 | 10' 0" x 11' 0" | Bed Room No. 3 | 14' 0" x 13' 0" |
| Bed Room No. 4 | 14' 0" x 13' 0" | Laundry Room | Sewing Room |
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