About the Property
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
Additional Information
Possession - Flexible
Property Taxes - $11,385 for 2025
Size - 3833.75 SqFt
Lot Size - 60 x 120 Feet
Parking - 4 Car Driveway with 2 Car Ports
Mechanics - Forced Air, Central Air
Inclusions - Fridge, Stove, Built-in Ovens, Dishwasher, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Electrical Light Fixtures