401 Lakeshore Rd E

Heritage attributes

The Wardell House is a representative example of Craftsman Bungalow house design and construction. The house was built in 1923 with Bungalow elements such as: a one-and-a-half storey form with low sloped roof with front gable; tall brick chimney on the east elevation; wooden detailing on the front façade, such as the large wooden brackets, decorative projecting friezeboard with faux beams, and the wooden balconet. It also showcases Craftsman elements such as: wooden soffits and fascia with decorative ends on the fascia; asymmetrical façade; brick cladding on the first storey and stucco on the upper storey; brick arched voussoir headers over windows and doors; stone windowsills; covered front porch; and projecting eaves and exposed rafters.

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.