Heritage designated Ontario Cottage! Located near the Grand River for the tranquil walking trails or the active person running & cycling; adjoining historical Dufferin District by Brant Ave, a leisurely walk to various eateries. Own a piece of history this circa 1872 red brick original cottage offers over 2,300 sq feet of incredible living space. The entrance welcomes you with a walk-up to the front brick porch surrounded by a brick wall; walking through the front door you will find original pine plank flooring and 10 foot ceilings. Be amazed! Two spacious bedrms with closets on the main floor, a big living/dining rm, an oversized eat-in kitchen featuring brick floors, quartz counters, farmhouse sink, French doors opening onto a stunning sunrm addition, here you can enjoy your morning coffee or tea watching birds in your tranquil backyard; on cold winter days the gas fireplace provides the warmth & cozy ambiance. You may access your deck from this special room. Main floor laundry/mudrm plus the renovated main bathrm completes this floor The high ceilings, original tall baseboards & wide pine floors that are featured in the gracious living/dining rm, two main floor bedrms & upper loft bedrm depict the true age of this gracious home. The upper level offers additional living space with a large bedrm & big walk-in closet plus 2 pc powder suite, perfect set up for your guest. The lower level features a family rm with fireplace &home office Storage room, utility rm finishes the basement. Beautifully maintained on the exterior with many perennial gardens at the front with additional landscaping in the backyard, completely fenced (redone in the last 3 years); beautiful shed built 2 years ago, the deck was redone 2024, natural gas bbq hook-up. The roof received double sheeting, new shingles in 2026, vinyl windows installed in 2022, the furnace & A/C approx. 6 years old. Electrical updated/Breaker Panel. Parking is not an issue with carport & driveway for 2 additional cars. (id:24093)