Hearth and heritage with a view in an elegant 1839 home in Pierrefonds

Forty-eight years ago, when Joel and Yvette Gerber were touring the West Island with dreams of leaving the hustle and bustle of the city for more peaceful surroundings, some parts of the area were still considered the country. 
But even as motivated as they were, when they spotted what would become their new home in a then-rural section of Pierrefonds, it required a second visit.
“It wasn’t love at first sight,” Yvette admitted.
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