395 Lakeshore Rd E

Heritage attributes

The Detmold House has design and physical value as a representative example of Bungalow architecture influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement in Oakville. The house was built between 1919 and 1920 with Craftsman Bungalow-style elements such as: jerkinhead side gabled roof; deep front porch with projecting eaves with wooden brackets; brick plinths topped with groups of square columns; low wooden porch railings with square pickets; wooden panelled front door with six-paned window; wooden casement windows with multipaned transom windows; and the brick chimney.

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.