Inside the home
This is primarily a land play. Nearly 6 acres inside Brantford city limits — adjacent to the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail and a short walk from the Grand River — is genuinely uncommon. The house sits at the north end of the lot, with the bulk of the acreage running south into mature trees and natural ravine. The house itself is a 100-plus-year-old 1.5-storey with good bones and real period detail: original hardwood floors, decorative wood columns with leaded glass cabinets, a wood staircase, and a brick fireplace. The kitchen and bathrooms are dated but functional. The basement is fully unfinished and shows some moisture on the foundation walls — factor that into your thinking. The exterior and yard need significant cleanup. There is debris under the porch, fallen trees in the rear yard, and the front porch decking is worn. Budget for that before move-in. This property suits a buyer who values land and original character over finished-and-ready.
- Nearly 6 acres within Brantford city limits — rare lot size
- Original hardwood floors throughout most of house
- Original decorative wood columns with leaded glass built-ins
- Brick fireplace with gas insert in living room
- Large covered front porch with period detail
- Backs onto natural ravine and treed land near Grand River and rail trail
- Separate rear access from basement