159 Trafalgar Rd

Heritage attributes

The Conder House is a representative example of a mid-19th century vernacular workers’ cottage built with influences from the Georgian style of architecture. The structure was once the north half of a semi-detached home built circa 1857 and together the two units formed a symmetrical façade, typical of the Georgian era. The remaining north unit is a simple, side gable-roofed structure constructed of brick on a lakestone foundation. The red brick detailing includes a protruding brick base above the foundation, vertical brick headers over each of the windows and doors and a dentilled cornice detail with brick ‘brackets’ under the roof eaves. The tall transom window above the front door and large 6/6 wood windows provided light that was much needed in a rowhouse-style home.

The Town of Oakville’s description, reproduced from its heritage register.

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method.

O. Reg. 9/06 sets the criteria a property must meet to be designated under Part IV; the Town recorded which one applies.

What the status means

Designated individually under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by a Town by-law. Alterations to the heritage attributes and demolition need Town approval.

Whether a specific alteration needs a heritage permit is the Town’s call; ask its heritage planning staff before starting work. See permits and by-laws.

Sources

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville. Licence. Register checked September 24, 2026; the Town’s record is authoritative.