Property Information:

A landmark heritage home in the heart of Hespeler Village. Welcome to 1691 Franklin Blvd - a rare Gothic Revival heritage home built in 1889 and designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Like a beautifully preserved piece of living history, this century home blends timeless character, architectural craftsmanship, and a sense of individuality that simply cannot be replicated. Set on a stunning 72' x 111' mature lot, the park-like grounds are framed by an elegant wrought iron fence and feature established maple, birch, and pine trees, along with a striking Japanese Maple and a fruit-bearing pear tree. Enjoy the beautifully fenced yard, covered front and rear porches, a steel roof, interlock driveway and walkways, and an oversized detached double-car garage with endless potential for a workshop, studio, hobby space, or additional storage. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring, generous principal rooms, abundant natural light, a wood-burning fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, separate living and dining rooms, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom. Located in the heart of historic Hespeler Village, you'll enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle with cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, a recreation center, library, parks, trails, the Speed River, public transit, and everyday amenities all within walking distance, plus convenient access to Highway 401 for commuters. This property presents the perfect opportunity for the next owner to thoughtfully personalize the interior with modern upgrades while preserving the historic charm and architectural character that make this home truly special. A rare opportunity to own a distinctive heritage residence where history, character, and future possibilities come together. (id:27)

Building Features:

Style: Detached
Building Type: House
Amenities:
Basement Development: Unfinished
Basement Type: N/A, N/A
Construction Style - Attachment: Detached
Exterior Finish: Brick
Fireplace: Yes
Floor Space: 1500 - 2000 sqft
Foundation Type: Stone
Heating Type: Forced air
Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural gas
Cooling Type: None, Air exchanger
Appliances: Garage door opener remote, Water softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage door opener, Hood Fan, Stove, Washer

Property Features:

OwnershipType: Freehold
Property Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Amenities Nearby: Park, Public Transit
Community Features: Community Centre
Floor Space (approx): 1500 - 2000 Square Feet
Irregular: Yes
Lot Depth: 111.1 Feet
Lot Frontage: 72.8 Feet
Lot Size: 72.9 x 111.1 FT ; lot size irregular
Structure Type: Deck, Patio(s)
Sewer: Sanitary sewer
Parking Type: Detached garage, Garage
No. of Parking Spaces: 5

Rooms:

Kitchen Main Level 4.61 m x 4.27 m
Living Main Level 5.99 m x 5.46 m
Dining Main Level 4.27 m x 3.52 m
Den Main Level 4.17 m x 2.87 m
Bathroom Main Level 2.85 m x 2.24 m
Primary Bedroom Upper Level 4.00 m x 3.50 m
2nd Bedroom Upper Level 3.59 m x 3.45 m
3rd Bedroom Upper Level 4.29 m x 2.90 m
Bathroom Upper Level 3.62 m x 2.62 m

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Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate

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Demographic Information of 1691 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, Cambridge, Ontario, N3C 1P3

Life Stage

Nearly Retired

Employment Type

Service Sector/White Collar

Average Household Income

$140,717.89

Average Number of Children

1.65

Household Population

Household Structure

Age of Population

Education

Education Level

No certificate/diploma/degree

13.63 %

High school certificate or equivalent

28.92 %

Apprenticeship trade certificate/diploma

4.45 %

College/non-university certificate

28.6 %

University certificate (below bachelor)

1.33 %

University Degree

23.08 %

Commuter

Travel To Work

By Car

92.69 %

By Public Transit

0.14 %

By Walking

3.4 %

By Bicycle

0.0 %

By Other Methods

3.77 %

Cultural Diversity

Knowledge of Official Language

Mother Tongue

Building Information

Building Type

Apartments (Low and High Rise)

5.54 %

Houses

94.46 %

1691 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, Cambridge, Ontario, N3C 1P3