21 JAMES STREET W Guelph

21 JAMES STREET W, Guelph, Ontario

$799,900

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths

This charming Old University home blends character, functionality and location. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level features a bright two-bedroom, one-bath LEGAL accessory apartment perfect for rental income or multigenerational living. Built in the 1920s, the home welcomes you with its whimsical eyebrow window, perennial gardens, a beautiful pink magnolia tree and inviting front porch for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Inside, the foyer opens to a generous living room with timeless details like a French door, a decorative fireplace with mantel and original wood flooring throughout. The adjoining dining room, highlighted by an antique chandelier and abundant natural light, provides a beautiful space for gatherings. The kitchen adds personality with its pop of red tile and classic black-and-white floors. Two serene bedrooms are tucked at the rear of the home, accompanied by a 4-piece bath featuring a spacious vanity and playful green tile accents .Downstairs, the LEGAL accessory apartment offers excellent rental potential, complete with two bedrooms, a full bath and shared laundry. Outside, enjoy a private patio with views of a picturesque stone wall, plus a detached garage with plenty of storage for bikes, tools and outdoor gear. Recent updates include a new heat pump and water heater (2024). Steps from parks, trails, river, University of Guelph and Downtown, this delightful home pairs historic charm with everyday convenience. (id:23309)

Open house this Sat, Sep 6th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Sun, Sep 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

  • Listing ID: X12377122
  • Property Type: Single Family

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Rooms

LevelTypeDimensions
Bathroom Basement 2.22 m x 1.52 m
Laundry room Basement 2.53 m x 1.73 m
Utility room Basement 1.91 m x 1.71 m
Living room Basement 3.52 m x 5.03 m
Bedroom Basement 3.49 m x 2.13 m
Kitchen Basement 3.25 m x 3.63 m
Primary Bedroom Basement 4.18 m x 5.12 m
Living room Main level 3.95 m x 5.32 m
Dining room Main level 4.08 m x 3.61 m
Kitchen Main level 4.03 m x 2.73 m
Primary Bedroom Main level 3.24 m x 3.76 m
Bedroom Main level 3.42 m x 2.22 m
Bathroom Main level 2.32 m x 1.85 m

Details

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Equipment: None
  • Features: Carpet Free
  • Ownership: Freehold
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Rental Equipment: None
  • Structure: Porch, Patio(s)
  • Transaction: For sale
  • Zoning Description: R1B

Building

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • BasementType: N/A (Finished)
  • Basement Development: Finished
  • Basement Features: Walk-up
  • Bedrooms Main Level: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
  • Construction Style Attachment: Detached
  • Cooling: Central air conditioning
  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl siding
  • Fireplace Present: False
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Bathrooms (Total): 2
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Fuel: Natural gas
  • Size Interior: 700 - 1100 sqft
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Type: House
  • Utility Water: Municipal water

Land

  • Sewer: Sanitary sewer
  • Size Frontage: 45 ft
  • Size Irregular: 45 x 79 FT
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