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Unique Features of Maple Grove
This majestic home is located on 7 acres of beautifully landscaped waterfront property with 700 feet of waterfront on the St. Lawrence River. It is in the historic village of Cape Vincent, the gateway to the Thousand Islands area of upstate New York. Built in 1838 by Theophilus Peugnet, a distinguished officer in Napoleon’s Army, this spacious home (over 4000 square feet) will comfortably accommodate up to 9 guests in 5 beautiful guest rooms, or 13 guests in 6 bedrooms if you rent the whole house. The expansive lawn area on the grounds can be tented for large functions such as weddings, receptions, musical concerts, and parties.
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Locale
Maple Grove is in the ideal location for exploring both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the famous Thousand Islands Region. It is 90 miles from Syracuse, 155 from Rochester and 123 from Ottawa. Guests may enjoy swimming, sailing, boating, kayaking, bicycling, snorkeling, scuba diving, strolling in our beautiful gardens, walking to Tibbitts Light House, or sitting on the front porch watching ships from all over the world. No-cost forty-eight hour boat tie up may be available at the village dock and the State Department of Environmental Conservation Research Station. There is a public boat launch ramp in the village. For those who like to explore, the ferry boat to Kingston,Ontario leaves from Cape Vincent. Boat tours of the islands and castles are available from nearby Clayton, Alexandria Bay, or Gananoque, Ontario.
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Architectural Features
Maple Grove is an excellent example of a large, gable-ended Greek Revival home. The Greek Revival style reflects America's identification with the ideals of Greek democracy. Maple Grove is distinguished by its two-story pedimented portico which details a high level of craftsmanship, notably in its doorway with engaged pilasters, transom, and sidelights. Maple Grove also contains four sets of original French doors which were individually hand-built, and an early sliding glass door (added when the side porch was enclosed in the late 1800's), indicating that Theophilus Peugnet brought a touch of home (France) with him to his new country. Many of the original hand-blown glass windows remain. The woodwork is unique in many portions of the home. The kitchen cupboards were handmade.
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