5325 Riverside Dr E, Windsor Ontario

Designated Heritage Home
The Janisse-Schade House, built in 1928, is a stunning example of Colonial Revival architecture, ideally situated opposite Coventry Gardens riverfront. This 2-story, full brick masterpiece features a meticulously maintained façade, showcasing classic elements such as 6-over-6 windows, decorative balustrades, and custom millwork. The main floor offers a charming living room with a gas fireplace, two doors leading to portico, formal dining room, family room w built-ins, chef's kitchen complete w Thermador & Bosch appliances, center island. A study w six transom windows and 1/2 bath rounds out this level. Upper level includes spacious primary bedroom w a 4-piece ensuite w Jacuzzi, 2 additional bedrooms and bathroom w private balcony. The fully finished lower features 4th bedroom, workout room, serene zen/yoga studio, luxury sauna, immaculate laundry room w additional 2-piece bath, gardener's or mud room w tile floors & direct access to rear yard. Outside boasts a private courtyard w parquet decking, detached 2-car garage, and side drive w parking for six cars. This impeccably maintained historic home beautifully balances timeless charm w modern technology, creating a unique lifestyle in a prime location—ideal for those who appreciate elegance and comfort without compromising on contemporary conveniences.
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
2-car
Garage
2,800
Sq. Ft.
$1,289,900
PHOTO CAROUSEL

Twilight view of property
Main Level
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Family Room: Features a slide-in gas fireplace insert with remote control and blower, built-in custom side cabinets.
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Living Room: Features a gas fireplace with a 36” log set and remote control, open with an iron vintage grate, and two double doors leading to the side portico.
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Kitchen: Features a large island with a breakfast bar (seating for up to 4 stools), built-in custom display glass cabinets with overhead LED lights, and a high-capacity garburator.
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Appliances:
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Thermador T36BB915SS 36” Built-in Smart Refrigerator (freedom hinges, soft-close doors, theatre lighting, ThermaFresh system, TFT display, diamond ice maker, and Home Connect® app integration).
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Thermador Smart Dishwasher (WiFi-enabled via Home Connect® app to control cycles remotely, monitor progress, receive alerts, and track detergent tabs).
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Bosch 30” 5-element induction cooktop.
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Bosch downdraft range hood built into the island with a Thermador 600 CFM quiet fan unit vented to the backyard.
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Bosch stainless steel wall oven and wall microwave combination unit.
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Formal Dining Room: Features 6-over-6 vintage, fully refinished copper chain double-pane windows.
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Sunroom / Office: Large room with 6 full-size windows plus transom windows opening into the courtyard and side perennial gardens.
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Front Foyer: Features a 28-LED bulb chandelier with a key-operated switch lowering/raising winch for maintenance.
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Powder Room: 2-piece bathroom with a vintage window overlooking the back courtyard.
Second Level
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Primary Bedroom: Includes a 4-piece ensuite bath, with Jacuzzi tub and two custom built-in closets.
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Bedrooms 2 & 3: Two additional bedrooms, with one providing entrance to full-size cedar built-in closets and storage space.
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4-Piece Bathroom: Includes a balcony and sitting area overlooking the back courtyard and pond water feature.
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Foyer Access: Balcony view overlooking the front entrance and chandelier.
Lower Level
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Spa & Sauna Suite:
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Large, fully renovated spa/sauna space.
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Moen Smart Shower valve featuring 2 user custom settings, dual integrated shower heads, and control via smartphone app or in-shower digital display.
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Large 6-person dry/wet sauna featuring a new Harvia TopClass KV80 8kW Sauna Heater with a Finnish controller and cedar seating.
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Schluter WiFi-controlled heated flooring throughout the spa/sauna space, plus a built-in full sink and toilet.
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Gym & Fitness Area: Large open yoga and workout space leading into a separate gym and sports storage area with window and natural light access.
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Laundry Room: Separate, fully integrated room featuring metallic grey Maytag washer and Maytag gas dryer, built-in storage, and hanging racks.
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Utility & Mechanical: Completely separate from the laundry room, housing the HVAC, hot water tank, and boiler systems.
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Dual Ecobee Smart Thermostats (one for the Trane AC with 2 smart sensors for summer; a separate unit for the winter boiler).
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Advanced Basement Systems interior perimeter French drainage system (installed 2017) leading to a double sump pump basin.
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Zoeller N98 1/2HP Submersible Sump Pump with Level Guard Kit.
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Liberty Pumps SJ10 1-1/2" Discharge SumpJet water-powered backup pump.
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Ring moisture sensor located below the hot water tank.
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Potting / Gardening Room: Direct exterior door access to the back courtyard.
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Workshop: Large dedicated workshop space.
Exterior & Grounds
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Gardens & Landscaping: Professionally designed perennial gardens throughout the front, side portico, courtyard, side herb garden, and back courtyard.
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Courtyard Water Feature: Integrated lion head statue pond.
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Lighting: Low-voltage LED lighting integrated throughout the gardens, plus Lutron smart exterior lighting configured to turn on at dusk and off 30 minutes after dawn.
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Irrigation: Rachio WiFi-connected smart lawn sprinkler controller managing a 4-zone system based on local weather and daily soil saturation conditions.
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Outdoor Kitchen Setup: Natural gas BBQ line located in the East side yard / side herb garden space.
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Garage & Storage: Separate 2-car garage with extensive overhead storage, plus a full-size yard shed built into the back courtyard.
Whole-Home Infrastructure & Security
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Security System: Ring alarm system complete with control pad, window sensors, motion detectors, multiple exterior cameras, ring doorbells, smoke/CO2 detectors, and moisture monitoring.
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Convenience Facilities: Built-in central vacuum system throughout the home.



