Inside the home
This 1895 yellow brick home in Holmedale Dufferin has kept most of its original character intact — carved staircase newel, painted tin foyer ceiling, arched stained glass windows, and ornate door surrounds — while getting a proper kitchen and bathroom update. The kitchen is genuinely well-done: white shaker cabinets, dark granite, a gas double oven, hanging pot rack, and a butler's pantry prep station with open shelving and exposed brick. The ensuite has a clawfoot soaker tub and glass shower in a room with an arched leaded glass window. The rear family room addition opens to a landscaped deck with raised beds. The detached garage adds real utility — heated, 60-amp subpanel, workshop space, and a full loft above. The partial unfinished basement limits storage but the rest of the lot is extremely well used.
- Exceptionally preserved original millwork — carved staircase, tin ceiling in foyer, arched windows with stained glass accents
- Updated kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, dark granite counters, gas range, and butler's pantry area
- Ensuite with clawfoot soaker tub, glass shower, and arched leaded glass window
- Detached 1.5-car garage with loft storage above, natural gas heat, and 60-amp subpanel
- Professionally landscaped front and rear yards with mature plantings, interlocking driveway, and wrought iron fencing
- Rear deck with raised garden beds and privacy screening
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.
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