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Waverley Retirement Residence
10 Grand Avenue, old_south
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Category: Returning Site |
Description
Built in 1882 for Charles Goodhue; the Waverley is one of the mansions that made Grand Avenue a showpiece of London during the late eighteenth century. Charles inherited the wealth from his father, the lawyer and entrepreneur George Goodhue, who was reported to be London's first millionaire. In 1893 Charles Goodhue's daughter sold the Waverley to Thomas Smallman, founder of the Imperial Oil Company and later of the London Life Insurance Company. After Smallman's death, Waverley was inhabited by his daughter Eleanor and her husband Captain Claude Kyd Morgan. The building later gained fame as the home of the Shute Institute which pioneered the medical application of Vitamin E. The Waverley was one of the largest private residences ever built in Western Ontario in the 1800's and was designated as a Heritage Home by the City of London. The Waverley now provides an exclusive setting for seniors seeking an independent and enriched lifestyle.
Do London Experience
The minute you step through the Waverley's front door you know you've discoverded a special place - a warm and intiving home. The woodwork and stain glass windows will take your breath away. You will be invited in to the tea room to enjoy piano music, refreshments and home baked goods. Each visitor can take a tour of the residence and learn the history. Bring your camera, great place for family photos.
Interior & Exterior – Photography, Filming & Tripod Permitted
Amenities
- Fully Accessible
- Parking
- Washrooms
- Guided Tours Available
- Self-Guided Tours Available