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The front view of Chelster Hall. ‘It was meant to look old when it was built and it was meant to look the same in 100 years,’ says Hugo Powell. Jun 26, 2012. Chelster Hall is one of Canada's largest homes and overlooks Lake Ontario in Oakville. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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An aerial view showing the grounds, chapel and Lake Ontario shoreline.Geoff Grenville

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The chapel is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. on the grounds of Chelster Hall Jun 26, 2012. Chelster Hall is one of Canada's largest homes and overlooks Lake Ontario in Oakville. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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The rotunda in the main entrance. of Chelster Hall Jun 26, 2012. Chelster Hall is one of Canada's largest homes and overlooks Lake Ontario in Oakville. (Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail)Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail

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