A Modern Masterpiece Backing Onto A Secluded Park

If you’re looking for something truly spectacular and unlike anything else in Guelph, this is it. Welcome to 38 Wheeler Ave — a custom 5+1 bedroom, 5.1 bathroom masterpiece with a 2-bedroom in-law suite, backing onto a peaceful, tree-lined park in one of the city’s most convenient urban locations. Fully renovated with a major addition completed in 2018, this one-of-a-kind residence blends high-end design, exceptional functionality, eco-conscious efficiency, and rare flexibility for large families, multi-generational living or professional use. Perfectly nestled between Downtown Guelph, UofG and the future Innovation District, it offers a private, park-like setting without sacrificing walkable access to the best of the city.

Designed to impress from the moment you step inside, the open-concept living space is warm, dramatic, and built for entertaining. Soaring 10-foot ceilings, heated polished concrete floors, rich wood details from the original home, oversized European tilt-and-turn windows, and clear sightlines to the park create a space that feels both grand and inviting. At the heart of the home is a chef-inspired kitchen with a beautiful balance of luxury and character, featuring striking custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a pull-out butcher block, and premium appliances, including a show-stopping Ferrari-red Bertazzoni 6-burner gas range, custom-painted at the Ferrari factory in Italy. The charming brick backsplash, crafted from brick from the original home, adds a beautiful sense of history to the modern design.

The massive breakfast bar offers seating for 8+ guests, creating the ultimate gathering space for everyday living, hosting, and family connection. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, while an impressive 12-foot wide by 8-foot tall sliding door opens directly to the backyard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. Whether you’re preparing dinner while watching the kids play at the park, entertaining friends, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this space was thoughtfully designed for the way people actually want to live. A powder room and walk-in closet with custom organisers complete the level.

Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a separate oversized dressing room with custom built-ins and a makeup counter. A double French tilt-and-turn door opens to an expansive covered balcony overlooking the backyard and mature treetops, creating a peaceful, treehouse-like escape where you can enjoy your morning coffee in complete privacy. The spa-inspired ensuite features a dual-sink vanity, oversized walk-in shower, private water closet, and programmable heated towel rack for everyday luxury.

A secondary primary suite also offers its own 3-piece bathroom and balcony access, making it ideal as a guest suite, executive office, yoga studio, gym, or lounge. This flexible space could also be converted into two bedrooms if desired. Two additional generously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom, second-floor laundry, and a convenient hall water hookup for a future coffee bar complete the upper level — an incredible layout for a large or growing family.

The original portion of the home has been beautifully converted into a charming two-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite with its own separate front entrance. The main level offers a living room, wet bar, bedroom, and 4-piece bathroom, while the lower level features a rec room, additional bedroom, 3-piece bathroom and separate laundry facilities. Warm, inviting, and full of character, this flexible space is ideal for extended family, a nanny suite, rental income potential, or a professional home-based business. With its separate entrance, direct interior access to the main home, exceptional high-speed internet, and a layout that can easily support waiting areas, treatment rooms, or office space, the possibilities here are exceptional.

The backyard is every bit as impressive as the interior. Set on a premium 62-foot-wide lot, the home backs onto a secluded park shared by only a small collection of homes, complete with mature trees, a new playground, and no car access. It’s the kind of setting that instantly makes you slow down — quiet, picturesque, and incredibly rare to find this close to downtown.

The hand-crafted two-tier Siberian Larch patio was designed for outdoor living and effortless entertaining, featuring a covered area and four quick-release natural gas hookups (plus a fifth on the upper balcony) so you can configure a BBQ, fire table, outdoor heaters, or cooking station to suit your lifestyle. Electrical conduit has also been installed beneath the ground-floor deck, offering future potential for a hot tub. The included Vieluxe BBQ with side grill is a true dream for anyone who loves to cook. The landscaping is beautiful yet low-maintenance, with native plants selected to require no watering or sprinkler system. Tucked away is a fully fenced red brick courtyard — a sun-soaked private retreat perfect for morning coffee, quiet reading, or evening gatherings under the stars.

The home was also designed for exceptional comfort and efficiency, with over $47,000 invested in a high-efficiency radiant heating system powered by a Nobil Fire Tube double boiler. In-floor heating services the main floor, garage, basement, and original bungalow areas, while a natural gas forced-air furnace with an ElectroAir high-efficiency air cleaner services the upper level. Two Venmar AVS heat recovery ventilators provide balanced fresh air circulation, and a newer high-efficiency A/C unit cools the addition. Additional features include over 30 European tilt-and-turn Low-E windows, a showpiece Mastergrain entry door, 200-amp service, extensive built-ins, and a heated 1.5-car garage with 9-foot ceilings and a custom workshop. Thoughtfully built with sustainability in mind, the home is exceptionally efficient and inexpensive to operate for a property of this size and calibre.

Located less than a 15-minute walk from Downtown Guelph, this home places restaurants, cafés, nightlife, shops, trails, transit, and the GO Station within easy reach. The University of Guelph is also just a 5-minute drive away, making this an excellent location for families or professors. You’re also ideally positioned near Guelph’s growing Innovation District, making this an incredible long-term location for families and professionals.

Architect-designed, high-performance, and completely unforgettable, 38 Wheeler Ave is more than a home — it’s a private urban retreat built for connection, comfort, creativity, and modern family living. A property this unique has to be experienced in person.