4243 Sixth Line

History

Glencare Farmhouse. Associated with the Biggar Family, an early settler family and prominent farmin family. Albert and Harriet Biggar constructed the house in 1898 and named the farm Glencare Farm. The Biggar family owned the farm until 1985.

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

Heritage attributes

The house is a representative example of a Queen Anne Revival house. The two-storey irregular plan house has a hipped roof, bay window projection, decorative terra-cotta brick cladding and rusticated stone sills and lintels. Historically, the house had additional Queen Anne elements, including a full-width wooden porch with elaborate details.

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

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.