377 Hess Street South

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$1,650,000

5beds

3full 1halfbaths

3,833sqft

Stunning century home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the Durand neighbourhood.

This gracious 2.5 story home, circa 1880, features 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3800+ sqft of elegant living space full of original character & charm with all the modern conveniences.

A spacious hallway with arched doorways lead to a formal living room with 9ft ceilings, crown molding, ornate fireplace, built-in shelves, and unique double-sided buffet with vintage TV and pass through to the dining room where a side door leads to a deck and lush green garden sitting area to relax and enjoy your evening cocktail or morning coffee.

The eat-in kitchen features a breakfast bar, granite countertops, built-in ovens and opens to the spacious family room, perfect for hosting family gatherings.

The 2nd floor boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry room, skylights, and primary wing with spacious bedroom and 4pc spa-like ensuite with soaker tub & glass shower.

The 3rd floor is the perfect teen retreat or home office with it’s own sweet 3pc bath.

Once a duplex in a bygone era the home features 2 entrances & two car ports with lots of parking.

Updated in 2014 to include new spray foam insulation, drywall, baseboards, crown molding, flooring, furnace, electrical, eavestroughs & more, see weblink for full list.

Walk to Locke St S, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques & amenities, schools, parks churches, plus minutes to trails, golf, St. Joseph’s or McMaster Hospital, transit & the 403 making this a fabulous location for families looking to live in this desirable Durand neighbourhood.

Upgrades & Improvements

2023

New leaf guard eaves trough (this was a BIG job $30,000)

2017

New ensuite bathroom (this was originally a bedroom)

2014

Removed drywall and added spray foam insulation to all rooms
except second floor back bedrooms, laundry room, family bathroom
and third floor
New drywall on walls and ceilings in all rooms except laundry room
and family bathroom
New baseboards and crown moulding all rooms
Opened up area between kitchen and family room with a structural beam
Installed a French door from dining room and built a deck off dining room
Refurbished chandeliers in living room and dining room
Replaced all other light fixtures, switches and wall plugs
New flooring all rooms except slate front hallway and dining room
All asbestos tiles and drywall removed
All rooms repainted
New backsplash in kitchen
Rebuilt stairs from ground to first floor
Created master suite with french doors and built-in wardrobes
Replaced dog door, winterized, added security panels and wired to security system
Upgraded 220v wiring and fuse box
New gas furnace and thermostat
New split AC unit in back bedroom
Reworked and added new duct work
New rented water heater
New home security system
Landscaped backyard with flagstone and pea gravel for esthetics and better drainage