You’ve been looking for a property that adapts to your life, not the other way around. This is it. Set on a rare 60 x 160 lot, with a detached 2-car garage & ample parking in the heart of Guelph, this red-brick century home immediately stands out.

What truly sets this home apart is that detached two-car shop with a pit. It’s a dream setup for car enthusiasts, contractors, or anyone who needs serious workspace. Combined with ample on-site parking and effortless turnaround, you’ll never worry about backing onto Woolwich Street or squeezing in work trucks or client vehicles. Add in the prime downtown exposure and visibility, and this becomes an exceptional opportunity for an at-home business. The front living room could easily be converted into a home office or a private space for massage therapy, physiotherapy, or similar professional use.

For investors, the upside is just as compelling. The existing floor plan also allows the living and dining rooms to be easily reconfigured into additional bedrooms, creating a 4 or even 5-bedroom home. The lot size and layout support the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and the home sits on a direct bus route to the University of Guelph, with walkable proximity to downtown, a major draw for tenants.

From the street, the classic red-brick exterior and charming front porch deliver timeless character. Inside, the home blends original details with thoughtful updates. The living room features solid hardwood floors, high baseboards, a cozy fireplace, and oversized picture windows that fill the space with natural light. It flows naturally into the dining room, creating the perfect setting for family meals, celebrations, and entertaining.

The renovated kitchen features timeless cabinetry, crisp white quartz countertops, a stone backsplash, built-in appliances, a generous breakfast bar, and a dedicated dining nook. Designed to handle everything from casual mornings to effortless entertaining, this is a space that truly supports a busy, modern lifestyle.

At the rear of the home, a sun-filled bonus room offers a peaceful escape. With walls of windows and warm wood accents, it’s ideal as a reading nook, home office, creative studio, or quiet place to unwind.

Upstairs, solid wood stairs lead to three generously sized bedrooms, all featuring hardwood floors and large windows that fill the space with natural light, along with a stylish updated bathroom offering a glass tub-shower combination, modern vanity, and classic subway tile backsplash.

Outside, the backyard delivers something almost unheard of downtown. An expansive lot with room for kids, pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing in your own private green space.

And the location ties it all together. Walk to downtown Guelph’s boutiques, cafés, restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment. Steps from the Royal Recreation Trail, with easy access to Exhibition Park and Riverside Park, home to Ribfest and some of the city’s most loved green spaces. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box shopping are all nearby.

This isn’t just a home. It’s a place where you can live, work, invest, and grow. A property that gives you options today and powerful upside tomorrow. Downtown homes rarely offer this level of space, parking, versatility, and income potential. This one does.