491 Downie Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 1Y1

$655,000

This stunning 1870 Ontario Cottage has timeless character and unbeatable curb appeal. From the moment you enter the arched entryway, you will witness the history, elegance, and craftsmanship. Original wide-plank floors, 10-foot ceilings, and deep baseboards give a sense of grandeur, while the expansive private lot, adorned with mature trees, secret pathways, and gardens, offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from downtown Stratford. Inside, the home has large, light-filled principal rooms, including a welcoming front parlour and two spacious main-floor bedrooms, making it ideal for all buyers. The kitchen is simple and functional which opens to a charming side porch - the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee. A board-and-batten addition with pine plank floors invites endless possibilities: a cozy den, creative studio, or mudroom with new laundry hook-ups. Venture upstairs via a tucked-away staircase to discover a freshly updated loft featuring a 2 pc powder room, a third bedroom, and an airy open space with great potential which could be reimagined as primary suite, an inspiring art studio, or a playroom. With recent upgrades furnace (2020), municipal sewer line, water heater, and foundation regrading (2021). Don't miss the opportunity to own a Century Home just minutes from the vibrant downtown core. (id:42776)

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Property Details

MLS® Number	X11921009
Property Type	Single Family
Community Name	Stratford
Features	Irregular Lot Size
Parking Space Total	3

Building

Bathroom Total	2
Bedrooms Above Ground	3
Bedrooms Total	3
Amenities	Fireplace(s)
Appliances	Water Heater - Tankless, Water Softener, Water Heater, Blinds, Window Coverings
Basement Development	Unfinished
Basement Type	Crawl Space (unfinished)
Construction Style Attachment	Detached
Cooling Type	Central Air Conditioning
Exterior Finish	Brick, Wood
Fireplace Present	Yes
Fireplace Total	1
Foundation Type	Poured Concrete, Stone
Half Bath Total	1
Heating Fuel	Natural Gas
Heating Type	Forced Air
Stories Total	1
Type	House
Utility Water	Municipal Water

Land

Acreage	No
Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Size Depth	133 Ft ,5 In
Size Frontage	72 Ft ,6 In
Size Irregular	72.54 X 133.48 Ft ; 90.20 Ft X 70.66 X 79.57 Ft
Size Total Text	72.54 X 133.48 Ft ; 90.20 Ft X 70.66 X 79.57 Ft|under 1/2 Acre

Rooms

Level	Type	Length	Width	Dimensions
Second Level	Bathroom	1.19 m	1.2 m	1.19 m x 1.2 m
Second Level	Other	5.12 m	7.97 m	5.12 m x 7.97 m
Second Level	Other	1.38 m	1.12 m	1.38 m x 1.12 m
Main Level	Bedroom	3.4 m	2.9 m	3.4 m x 2.9 m
Main Level	Dining Room	3.63 m	3.63 m	3.63 m x 3.63 m
Main Level	Family Room	3.47 m	4.06 m	3.47 m x 4.06 m
Main Level	Kitchen	2.77 m	3.39 m	2.77 m x 3.39 m
Main Level	Living Room	5.13 m	3.58 m	5.13 m x 3.58 m
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	3.4 m	3.72 m	3.4 m x 3.72 m

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