21 Birmingham Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 2S5

$899,000

A rare and beautiful Regency Cottage just steps from the vibrant cultural hub of downtown Stratford, Ontario. Built in 1865, this stunning home sits on a large double lot at the corner of Birmingham and St. Patrick Street. Stone steps lead to a welcoming foyer with soaring ceilings. To the left is the first of two bedrooms, featuring a gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling library shelving. Two elegant living rooms provide grand yet inviting spaces, with hardwood floors and custom chandeliers by Canadian porcelain artist Harlan House. A spacious dining room flows naturally into the kitchen and living areas, ideal for entertaining. It features an original stained glass window by Canadian artist Robert Jekyll, who also created the pieces framing the main entrance. Beyond the dining area is a custom home office with built-in desk and cabinetry, and a discreet laundry nook with Bosch stackable washer and dryer. The main-floor 4-piece bath offers heated floors, a shower/sauna, and a sculpted towel rack by celebrated Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy. The modern kitchen combines style and function with cork flooring, exposed brick, and GE Profile appliances: built-in oven, warming drawer, microwave, French door fridge with bottom freezer, and a 5-burner gas cooktop. A quartz island with an integrated sink, dishwasher, and accessory table makes it ideal for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, a guest suite includes a bedroom, 3-piece bath with heated floors, and a generous walk-in dressing room with built-in closets and cabinetry. A covered porch off the kitchen overlooks the professionally landscaped yard, with a path leading to St. Patrick Street. The double lot offers the potential for a garage or second-storey addition. Architectural and landscape plans are available. This is a truly one-of-a-kind home in a one-of-a-kind city. Historic, rare, and filled with opportunity. (id:42776)

Property Details

MLS® Number	X12080737
Property Type	Single Family
Community Name	Stratford
Amenities Near By	Public Transit, Schools, Place Of Worship
Community Features	Community Centre
Features	Irregular Lot Size, Sump Pump
Parking Space Total	2
Structure	Porch

Building

Bathroom Total	2
Bedrooms Above Ground	2
Bedrooms Total	2
Amenities	Fireplace(s)
Appliances	Water Meter, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Furniture, Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Window Coverings, Wine Fridge, Refrigerator
Basement Development	Unfinished
Basement Type	N/a (unfinished)
Construction Style Attachment	Detached
Cooling Type	Central Air Conditioning
Exterior Finish	Brick
Fireplace Present	Yes
Fireplace Total	2
Foundation Type	Stone
Heating Fuel	Natural Gas
Heating Type	Forced Air
Stories Total	2
Type	House
Utility Water	Municipal Water

Parking

No Garage

Land

Acreage	No
Land Amenities	Public Transit, Schools, Place Of Worship
Landscape Features	Landscaped
Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Size Depth	107 Ft ,5 In
Size Frontage	88 Ft ,7 In
Size Irregular	88.61 X 107.47 Ft
Size Total Text	88.61 X 107.47 Ft
Zoning Description	Single Family Residential

Rooms

Level	Type	Length	Width	Dimensions
Second Level	Bedroom	4 m	3.52 m	4 m x 3.52 m
Second Level	Bathroom	2.44 m	1.51 m	2.44 m x 1.51 m
Second Level	Other	3.52 m	1.14 m	3.52 m x 1.14 m
Ground Level	Dining Room	4.95 m	3.61 m	4.95 m x 3.61 m
Ground Level	Kitchen	5.14 m	3.61 m	5.14 m x 3.61 m
Ground Level	Bedroom	4.08 m	3.73 m	4.08 m x 3.73 m
Ground Level	Living Room	5.14 m	3.61 m	5.14 m x 3.61 m
Ground Level	Family Room	3.76 m	3.51 m	3.76 m x 3.51 m
Ground Level	Foyer	3.49 m	2.09 m	3.49 m x 2.09 m
Ground Level	Office	3.05 m	2.51 m	3.05 m x 2.51 m
Ground Level	Bathroom	2.51 m	2.13 m	2.51 m x 2.13 m

Utilities

Cable	Available
Sewer	Installed

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