Friday, January 8, 2016

A Gatehouse

This window belongs to what had been a gatehouse to a large estate, Uplands, off Bayview Ave. It is now a private home and the estate itself has been divided into smaller lots. The Tudor style gatehouse was built in 1921 and designed by Eden Smith and now has heritage designation. Just as I took this pic a bus passed behind me which you can see in the reflection!
Taking part in Weekend Reflections. Click HERE to see more reflections from around the world.
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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJanuary 8, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    I'm impressed! I like it a lot!

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  2. genieJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    This makes me think of Traitor’s Gate at the Tower of London with a lovely holiday wreath on it. The refection is interesting. I am wondering if the gate has glass in the center to allow the reflection or if that part of the home back there.

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  3. KarlJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    I like the stone walls of this building !

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  4. AndyJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:52 AM

    That is one big window.

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  5. William KendallJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Quite an appealing, pretty structure!

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  6. ChristineJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    Oh that worked out well for a great reflection!

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  7. VPJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    I like even more the symmetry than the reflections...

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  8. SharonJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    I like the way they've put a window in the place of the opening. Very clever repurposing. This place well deserving of heritage status.

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  9. NefertitiJanuary 8, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Joli coups d oeil ;o)

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  10. Taken For GrantedJanuary 8, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    When I saw the reflection, I thought perhaps you were on a bus tour of great homes. Good one.

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  11. CloudiaJanuary 8, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    Eloquent gatehouse, P

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  12. MoJanuary 8, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    A very inviting gatehouse entrance

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  13. cieldequimperJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    That's a beautiful building detail and I love the wreath (and snow!)

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  14. LowellJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    Nicely framed shot. The place looks very good for being so old!

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  15. LowellJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    Nicely framed shot. The place looks very good for being so old!

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  16. Andrea OstapovitchJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    What a gorgeous building. Great shot of it!

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  17. LauraJanuary 8, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    Lovely reflections in this exquisite window!

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  18. TexWisGirlJanuary 8, 2016 at 5:08 PM

    how pretty.

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  19. RevrunnerJanuary 8, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    I think I could live in the gatehouse quite comfortably. :-)

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 8, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    It would be amazing to live in that former gatehouse -- so interesting it has survived as a home while the estate has been divided up. Have you ever explained heritage designation? Does it mean people can live in the home, but can't change anything? Inside and out?

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  21. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 9, 2016 at 1:29 AM

    Love the stone arch work and lovely reflection. Have a lovely weekend.

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  22. La sonrisa de HiperionJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    Como siempre estupendas todas tus fotos.
    Saludos.

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  23. s.cJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    A great and impressive gate with a nice reflection. I like that.

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  24. Laura. MJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Good reflection Pat !!

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  25. JamesJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    Nice shot! I like how the brick arch frames the reflection.

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  26. JackJanuary 10, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    It has beautiful stonework and clever lanterns.

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  27. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 11, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    Perfect symmetry in design here Pat, looks so good.. well done on catching the passing bus.. good timing :)

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