Riley House

The Riley House is currently located on a large track of land at the terminus of Old Mill Road that is subject to a future residential subdivision and includes a representative example of an Ontario Gothic Revival Cottage from the mid-19th century. Its simple one-and-a-half-storey massing, symmetrical façade and large front gable are indicative of this style. The house was built for/by Edward Riley, who owned and operated a successful brick yard on the property. The building’s limestone construction and prominent hill-top location, makes the Riley House a landmark amongst the modern apartment buildings and residences in the area. The heritage attributes include the limestone building, original openings, and large central gable with fish-scale bargeboard.