3175 Lakeshore Rd W

Heritage attributes

The Cudmore House is a representative example of the Dutch Colonial Revival architectural style, with its own unique elements influenced by Craftsman design. The house has a symmetrical façade with a side-gabled gambrel roof with shed dormers, a brick first and second storey, and matching end-wall chimneys on the gable sides. The building’s upper storey has a stucco and false half-timbering effect on both end walls, which was a common Craftsman feature. It has symmetrical front facade, and a centered door with covered porch supported by six columns arranged in groups of three on the first storey that are also used on the second-storey porch as well to create the illusion of long singular columns.

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.