Inside the home
This is one of the most extensively renovated heritage homes to come to market in Brantford in recent years. Built in 1855, the Italianate brick exterior and original interior details — carved staircase, ceiling medallions, cast iron fireplaces, arched windows — have been preserved while the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, and third floor have all been brought to a current standard. The kitchen is a genuine renovation with a pro-style gas range, white shaker cabinets, grey island, and subway tile. The bathrooms use Venetian plaster throughout and feel deliberate rather than generic. The third floor loft with exposed timber trusses is a significant bonus space that most houses this age don't have. The basement is the one area left untouched — unfinished with an original stone foundation and gravel floor in sections. There is no garage. Buyers who want that work done should factor it in, but the above-grade finish level is well above what this price range typically delivers in Brantford.
- Rare 1855 Italianate brick architecture in excellent structural condition
- Updated kitchen with pro-style gas range, white shaker cabinets, grey island, subway tile
- Multiple bathrooms with high-end Venetian plaster finishes and custom fixtures
- Original character details preserved: carved staircase, ceiling medallions, wall panelling, cast iron fireplaces, arched windows
- Third floor loft with exposed timber trusses — finished and usable
- Dedicated upper-floor laundry room with sink and counter
- Large walk-in dressing room off primary with built-in closet system
- Covered porch, barrel sauna, and generous rear yard
Welcome to 18 Hawarden Avenue, a remarkable century home dating to circa 1855, situated in Brantford’s coveted Dufferin neighbourhood.
From its mature setting and timeless curb appeal to its generous interior proportions, the home seamlessly blends historic warmth with refined contemporary sensibility.
Inside, expansive principal rooms, high ceilings, large windows, and an impressive layout create an exceptional backdrop for family living, entertaining, and work-from-home flexibility. Extensively renovated and improved between 2021 and 2026, the home has benefited from substantial updates to its electrical and plumbing systems, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, insulation, heating and cooling, porches, and principal living spaces. The third floor was fully renovated and insulated, while the primary suite was thoughtfully reimagined with a new ensuite featuring heated floors. Beautiful artisan plasterwork and Venetian plaster detailing add depth, texture, and understated sophistication while preserving the classic integrity of the residence.
Set on a quiet cul-de-sac near Dufferin Park—with tennis and pickleball courts—and within walking distance of the Grand River and its trails, three elementary schools, and two high schools, 18 Hawarden Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own an exceptional character home in one of Brantford’s most recognizable neighbourhoods.