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Northumberland County, wherein lies Brighton, benefits from the growing trend of "city folk" moving out from the hustle and bustle in the "big smoke" to somewhere quieter and safer. With the Internet revolutionizing the way we do business and communicate, many have taken advantage of what telecommuting has to offer. When we placed the Director of Marketing for a major National Bookstore in Grafton 4 years back, he traded his home in North York for a 100 acre farm with a restored Century Home that once belonged to the Masseys for $550,000. I am sure it's worth a lot more now. A recent article in Toronto Star (July 1, 2002) mentioned that a developer from Peterborough is planning to develop a 4,800 people retirement community in Port Hope. He does have the vision and started accumulating land mass since 10 years back. So did the REIT who developed Brighton-by-the-Bay a few years back - pretty much positioning it into a retirement area of choice.

The surrounding area is booming. We have the Big Apple in Colborne that opens year round attracting millions. Then Prince Edward County, with its picturesque Picton, is turning into the other Wine Producing region. After selling The Hillcrest in Port Hope to an area Spa, I see a few more popping up that provide a variety of alternatives and choices. Another client from the U.K., now a good friend, is setting up another one in Brighton. I am sure this will be quite special - as influenced by her background as a hotelier in Africa and her son as an impresario in the entertainment/music industry in the U.K. and New York. This all add up to an interesting hubbub of quiet quintessentially upmarket development. Interesting attractions in the area includes: i) Presqu'ile Provincial Park; ii) Proctor House Museum and iii) Butler Creek Country Inn. Then there is Trenton and Belleville, led by one of the most dynamic Economic Development Board in the person of Chris King; and Kingston, which is experiencing phenomenal growth.

With the reciprocal commerce between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, Brighton is poised to take advantage of the ever increasing traffic from travelers in both directions.

The Samis' bought the property in 1996 after traveling the world in the Canadian Forces. Clay, a retired Civil Engineer, was meticulous in the subsequent renovation and extension. Janet enjoyed collecting special items such as the Bavarian Wine Tower and the Ornate Brass Foot Railing in the Bar to make the Cafe truly unique in the region. She delights in mentioning that as the house was originally built in 1837, the owners had lined the stones in between with horse hair for insulation. She also noted that the Stained Glass and moulding in the structure was original. They had subsequently freshened the exterior with new stucco and tastefully added several creeping vines murals as accents.

The operation has enjoyed straight line growth since - no doubt due to the Samis' diligence and know-how. ~ Financial Statements since inception are available upon request.~

"Louisa" is an English pronunciation of the German name "Louise". It is also the middle name of the owner, who was named after her grandmother; who was named after Princess Louise, born March 18th, 1848, the 6th child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of England. Louise was the only daughter that the dowager Queen could not handle. The Princess was headstrong and resented the restrictions of the royal lifestyle. Louise was named after her grandmother, Prince Albert's mother, Princess Louise of Germany. Princess Louise was a respected artist in her own right. She sculpted the magnificent statue of Queen Victoria, which dominated Regent's Square in London, England and many other recognized works of art. She was married to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, a Scot, later to become the Duke of Argyll, who was also an artist. Queen Victoria subsequently appointed him Governor General of Canada 1878 - 82. Louise was well known in Canada for her parties, low necklines and for trying to turn the staid Ottawans into a Royal Court. Princess Louise was appointed Colonel in Chief of the 8th Canadian Hussars and on the couple's return to London, was also appointed Colonel in Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland Highland Regiment. She died in 1939 in her 93rd year and was to the end, a spirited, beautiful and talented princess.

This little white field stone cottage was erected c1837 - believed to be the oldest standing house in Brighton. It was almost destroyed on Friday the 13th, of July, 1973 by a tornado, which ripped through Main Street and destroyed the majestic maple trees along the highway and also the historic Town Hall. It had been a private home, a gathering place for church services, a boarding house, a flower shop, a tea room and a real estate office. And now celebrated as the area's popular Café where the Mayor entertains or the town folks enjoy a good meal, a drink or dessert both inside or on the patio. Most of the employees have been around since the Café opened. Licensed. Seats 55 - 60. Parking Lots both at the front and back totaling 15 vehicles.

They have a short wine-list featuring things like the Kittling Ridge shiraz and the Château des Charmes Riesling, as well as locally-bottled apple cider. But the core of the list is composed of wines they make themselves. There's a big range - Chablis, Chardonnay, Fumé, Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir - all surprisingly good. In the dining-room they have a traditional steak-and kidney pie, a tourtiè, a quiche, Montreal smoked meat and two Caesar salads, one made with Cajun chicken, the other with shrimp and crab. Most of their fish is fresh and they make all their own salad-dressings: orange, raspberry and poppy seed vinaigrette. The sweets are all made in house too. It might be a German-style apple cake, carrot cake with whipped cream or chocolate pâté with whipped cream, raspberries and chocolate sauce. In the evening they put on one or two important daily specials, braised lamb shank, say, or beef stroganoff.

Ground Floor - Wheel Chair Access
Wine Café Louisa
Entrance		Canopied Stairs to Second Level
Bar (16 Seats)	13' 3" x 15' 10"	Custom Bar with brass fittings, ladies' bag hooks and ornate foot rail Authentic Bavarian Wine Tower Large Windows Broadloom
Dining Room I (18 Seats)	13' 7" x 16' 7"	Gas Fireplace Broadloom
Dining Room II (8 Seats) (Perfect for private occasions)	11' 6" x 16' 2"	Broadloom Access to Male/Female Washrooms Access to Kitchen Access to Winery
Men's Bathroom	7' 3" x 9' (IRR)	4 Stall Bathrooms
Ladies' Bathroom	8' x 9' (IRR)	4 Stall Bathrooms
Front Patio I(16 Seats)	14' 6" x 18' 5" (IRR)
Front Patio II(6 Seats)	8' 6" X 11' 6" (IRR)
The Winery
Front Entrance	6' 9" x 5' 7"	Steps Up
Sales & Bottling Room	17' 2" x 19' 2"	New Addition 2 pc Bathroom 2 Storage Rooms Custom Barrel Shaped Counter Stock Elevator to basement
Rear Hall	3' 4" x 10' 3"
Wine Kit Storeroom	5' 2" x 5' 10" (IRR)
Wine Cellar	19' 2" x 27' 5"
Basement Storage Area	6' 5" x 5' 7"
Second Floor - Owner's Suite
Bedroom	9' 6" x 11'	9' Ceiling Broadloom with matching Wall paper Overlooks Walton Street
Bath Room		4 pc
Living Room	16' 6" x 13' 5"
Vestibule	8'6" x 10'
Hallway	8' 3" x 2' 9"

Entrance

Bar (16 Seats)

13' 3" x 15' 10"

Bath Room

Living Room

16' 6" x 13' 5"

Vestibule

8'6" x 10'