Inside the home
This 1895 yellow brick home in Holmedale Dufferin has the kind of original detail that's genuinely rare — pressed tin foyer ceiling, carved oak staircase, leaded stained glass windows, and deep period millwork throughout the main floor. The bones have been respected, not stripped. The kitchen was fully redone with white shaker cabinets, granite counters, a gas double oven, and a butler's pantry area with open shelving and lit stone backsplash. Both bathrooms have been updated, with the ensuite featuring a clawfoot soaker tub and glass shower. The rear addition serves as a family room but also houses the stacked laundry — a practical compromise worth seeing in person to evaluate. Outside, the landscaping is a serious investment: mature perennials, a paver driveway, covered front porch, rear deck with raised garden beds, and a detached 1.5-car garage with a full loft above. A public park and splash pad sit directly across the street.
- Exceptional original millwork — pressed tin foyer ceiling, carved staircase, arched windows with leaded glass
- Well-executed kitchen renovation with granite counters, stainless appliances, and butler's pantry area
- Two updated bathrooms including ensuite with clawfoot tub and glass shower
- Detached 1.5-car garage with loft storage and workshop
- Extensively landscaped front and rear yards with mature perennials
- Park with splash pad directly across the street
- Covered front porch, rear deck, and upper balcony off primary bedroom
Welcome to 11 Chestnut Avenue, a charming century home in Brantford’s desirable Dufferin neighbourhood. Built in 1895, this well maintained home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a bonus room off the primary suite, and a detached garage with loft space.
The home welcomes you with a newer interlocking driveway, wrought iron railing, mature landscaping, and inviting front porch. The private backyard features an updated deck, renovated upper porch, raised garden beds, mature trees, and space to relax or entertain.
Inside, warmth and character shine throughout. The spacious family room features pot lights, crown moulding, hardwood flooring, and a cultured stone wood burning fireplace with custom mantel. The dining room showcases Canadian oak hardwood flooring, oversized baseboards, crown moulding, and decorative moulding around the light fixture.
The updated kitchen maintains the home’s charm with white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, floating shelves, exposed brick, stainless steel appliances, and side entrance access.
At the rear of the home, a bright living and laundry area offers vaulted ceilings and patio doors overlooking the backyard and redesigned laundry space.
Upstairs, the primary retreat features a renovated balcony and ensuite with clawfoot tub, glass shower, tile flooring, and custom Italian vanity. A bonus room off the primary bedroom is ideal for a nursery, office, dressing room, reading nook, or den. Two additional bedrooms provide generous space and natural light.
Adding even more value is the detached 1.5 car garage with natural gas heater, workshop area, 60 amp subpanel, and loft space above with potential for a studio, gym, office, or hobby room. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated century home in one of Brantford’s most established neighbourhoods.