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 back to 1855, set in Brantford’s coveted Dufferin neighbourhood. Rich with character, scale, and architectural charm, this distinguished residence offers the kind of presence rarely found in today’s market. From its mature setting and timeless curb appeal to its generous interior proportions, the home blends historic warmth with a 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. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features beautiful artisan plaster work and Venetian plaster detailing, adding depth, texture, and quiet sophistication while preserving the classic integrity of the residence.
Located on a cul-de-sac near Dufferin Park, complete with tennis and pickleball courts, the Grand River and trails, three elementary schools, and two high schools within walking distance, 18 Hawarden Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a truly special character home in one of Brantford’s most recognizable neighbourhoods. Classic, updated, and undeniably memorable, this is a residence of substance, style, and location.