Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of Canada’s most respected and internationally recognized wineries in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake at 823 Line 6 Road. Founded in 2012, Big Head Wines is a purpose-built, multi-award-winning operation producing approximately 24,000 cases annually, with sales driven direct-to-consumer, supported by a large wine club membership and a soon-to-be-established LCBO presence, demonstrating exceptional brand strength, retail power, and a loyal customer base. Global accolades include Ontario Red Wine of the Year (2024), Best Chenin Blanc in the World (2024), Platinum Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, and multiple Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence. Founder and Winemaker Andrzej Lipinski was recently awarded the prestigious Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award. The state-of-the-art facility offers approximately 12,475 sq ft of interior space plus 12,881 sq ft exterior, designed for production, hospitality, administration, and retail sales, including a 734 sq ft tasting bar, 1,259 sq ft hospitality/dining area, commercial space, production and storage rooms, two offices, staff areas, and five washrooms. Approved expansion plans add two levels totaling 16,747 sq ft, including an upper-level restaurant/wine bar with kitchen and washrooms, plus a lower-level barrel cellar, tasting room, loading area, and elevator access, bringing total building area to 32,586 sq ft. Ideally positioned in Canada’s premier cool-climate wine region with strong tourism traffic, 1.5 hours to Toronto, 15 minutes to Niagara Falls, and close to Buffalo and major Southern Ontario markets. The offering also includes an on-site residence with approximately 2,636 sq ft on the main floor plus 1,915 sq ft finished lower level, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, principal rooms, den, loft, attached garage, wine cellar, recreation areas, and private in-ground pool. An exceptional live-work estate combining legacy, lifestyle, and proven performance. (id:66096)
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This home lists at $12,000,000, about 126.3× the local median household income of $95,000.
Carrying it typically needs a household income of about $2,344,020 (20% down, 25-yr amortization, stress-tested) — roughly 2367% above the area median.
Median household income
$95,000
Population
60,409
Median age
53.2
Owner / renter
87% / 13%
Avg. household size
2.4
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (FSA L0S)
$12,000,000· $2,637/ft²
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