265 Watson Ave

Heritage attributes

The Nightingale House is a representative example of Craftsman house design and construction. The house was built in 1915 with Craftsman elements such as: expansive side gabled roof; asymmetrical façade with front porch; wooden soffits; brick cladding on the first storey and wooden shingle cladding and stucco with half timbering on the upper storeys; brick arched voussoir headers over windows and doors; and the bay window on the south elevation. Collectively, these elements contribute to the building’s character and its heritage value as an early 20th century Craftsman style house.

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.