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This 1910 gambrel-roofed home on an oversized Eagle Place lot has real structural advantages: a new roof (2024), new furnace and AC (2025), and original hardwood floors that are still in solid shape. The lot depth is a genuine standout — large rear yard with mature trees, a gazebo, and room to expand. The kitchen has been partially refreshed with stainless appliances, white cabinets, and butcher block counters, but it is not a full renovation. The upper bathroom reads original — functional, not updated. A main floor bonus room off the kitchen adds usable square footage that doesn't show in the listed count. For buyers who want century-home character — columns, stained glass sidelights, picture-frame mouldings — without paying to install it, this property delivers that at a mid-range price point. The big-ticket mechanical items are already done.
- New roof (2024) and new furnace/AC (2025)
- Original hardwood floors throughout main level in good condition
- Exceptionally large lot for Eagle Place — deep rear yard with mature trees
- Century-home character details intact: columns, stained glass, picture-frame mouldings
- Separate rear entrance and partially finished basement
- Updated stainless appliances including gas range (2025) and fridge (2022)
- Main floor bonus room adds flexible living space
Welcome to 8 Strathcona Avenue, where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates on an exceptionally oversized lot near Brantford's core. Built in 1910 and offering over 1,400 sq. ft. of living space, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an inviting front porch, classic curb appeal, and an extra-long private driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Inside, soaring ceilings, original tall trim, solid oak hardwood flooring, and century-home craftsmanship create a warm and welcoming feel. The bright living room showcases elegant wall mouldings, oversized windows, and French doors leading into the spacious dining room, perfect for entertaining while preserving the home's historic charm. The updated eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinetry, generous countertops, a breakfast bar, top of the line stainless steel appliances, and an open-concept layout that keeps family and guests connected. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The back room on the main floor is ideal as a playroom, home office, or flex space overlooking the backyard. Outside, the massive park-like yard offers mature trees, raised garden beds, a gazebo (2025), children's play structure, storage shed, and plenty of room to entertain, garden, relax, or expand. Major updates include roof (2024), furnace & air conditioner (2025), water softener (2026), living and dining room windows (2020), house painted (2022), fridge (2022), dishwasher (2022), oven (2025), partial French drain in basement (2025), and toilets (2017), offering added peace of mind. Ideally located in Brantford's established Eagle Place neighbourhood, close to Grand River trails, parks, schools, shopping, downtown Brantford, the Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, and highway access. Eagle Place is known for its mature tree-lined streets, character homes, strong sense of community, and ongoing neighbourhood and park improvements.
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