223 Governors Road, Dundas – $1,099,900

Property Description:

Vintage elegance surrounded by natural beauty in “Olde Dundas”!

This magnificent 2.5 storey all brick Victorian home circa 1840 is built with superior construction and restored to its original character. Approximately 5200 square feet of distinctive living space with soaring 11 foot ceilings, original crown moulding, trim & baseboard, beautifully refinished original white pine & oak hardwood flooring, and antique chandeliers. A gorgeous custom maple kitchen with numerous built-ins & extras, granite counter tops, and a gas Velmont fireplace is perfect for entertaining family and friends. All principal rooms in this historical home are spacious and unique. There are five bedrooms on the upper level with a sixth bedroom and laundry on the main level, two full baths, three foyers with two fully covered verandas, and a 1676 square foot unfinished ballroom on the third level. A second set of stairs leads to a nanny suite with a private family room.

Located walking distance to downtown, close to schools & parks, and just a short drive to all major highways, McMaster Hospital, and the GO station. Situated on over an acre of land with 259 foot frontage on Governor’s Road, the ravine property has towering trees and a tranquil stream running through the rear – the perfect setting for relaxing on the back garden deck. The brick shed was once the ‘summer kitchen’. The home is very well cared for with updates including: electrical, plumbing, roof, furnace, paint etc. There is an abundance of parking and fantastic potential. It is truly a timeless treasure!