Living Room (3.99 × 6.88)
Level: Main
1 Barber Avenue
Exhibition Park, Guelph, ON N1H 5E6
Description
Rich in character yet completely reimagined for modern living, 1 Barber Avenue is an extraordinary red brick century home located on one of Guelph's most exclusive Victorian residential streets in the desirable Exhibition Park neighbourhood. Completely transformed by the current owners, this exceptional home blends timeless character with luxurious finishes.The main floor underwent an extensive renovation that went far beyond the cosmetic, including significant structural reinforcement to allow the original layout to be opened up and reimagined for modern living. The result is an impressive open-concept space designed for entertaining, featuring rich wide-plank hardwood flooring, pot lights, and coffered ceilings. The living room, dining room, and kitchen flow seamlessly together, creating a bright and inviting space. The beautifully appointed kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a large centre island, and abundant storage. A convenient 2-piece bathroom and a cozy family room with a gas fireplace complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms, including an incredible primary suite spanning nearly 400 sqft with a gas fireplace, 5 oversized skylights, space for both a bedroom and lounge area, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite with a large walk-in shower with rain head. 3 additional bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom complete the upper level.The finished basement offers a stylish industrial feel with exposed brick and provides even more versatile living space, including 2 additional rooms plus a dedicated office, offering endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, fitness, or working from home. Outside, enjoy your own private backyard oasis with mature trees, multiple patios and decks, and a gazebo, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Just steps to Exhibition Park, downtown Guelph, shops, restaurants, cafés, and trails, this truly one-of-a-kind home offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of the city's most coveted neighbourhoods.
01 / Property recordListing detailsFacts, history, rooms and location
Key Facts
- MLS® #
- 40866214
- Board
- Cornerstone (ITSO) MLS®
- Days on market
- Tax
- $12,343
- Size
- 2675 sqft
- Lot
- 101.75 × 41 ft
- Parking
- 4 Parking
Listing History
Listing activity for 1 Barber Avenue, Guelph, ON
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $1,450,000 | N/A | For Sale | 40866214 |
Property Details
Property
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Traditional
- Community
- Exhibition Park
- Municipality
- Guelph
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Basement Type
- Walk-Up Access, Partial, Finished
- Kitchens
- 1
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Ductless, Other
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump, Radiant
Building
- Size
- 2675 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Parking
- Driveway
- Private Drive Double Wide
- Garage
- 2
- Add. Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 4
Land
- Sewer
- Sewer (Municipal)
- Lot Size
- 101.75 × 41 ft
Additional
- Year built
- 1930
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shing
- Fireplace
- 2
- Extras
- Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
Rooms (19)
Office (3.78 × 2.24)
Level: Basement
Utility Room (3.07 × 2.44)
Level: Basement
Gym (3.30 × 3.56)
Level: Basement
Recreation Room (2.87 × 5.61)
Level: Basement
Dining Room (3.96 × 3.86)
Level: Main
Storage (3.30 × 2.49)
Level: Basement
Kitchen (3.96 × 3.02)
Level: Main
Bedroom Primary (5.94 × 6.15)
Level: Second
Bedroom (4.27 × 3.91)
Level: Second
Foyer (2.08 × 3.53)
Level: Main
Office (2.82 × 3.02)
Level: Second
Utility Room (0.91 × 1.17)
Level: Basement
Bedroom (3.10 × 2.95)
Level: Second
Bathroom (3.58 × 2.34)
4-Piece
Level: Second
Family Room (4.29 × 5.44)
Level: Main
Bathroom (3.66 × 2.77)
4-piece · ensuite
Level: Second
Bathroom (1.30 × 1.68)
2-Piece
Level: Main
Other (3.28 × 2.49)
Level: Second
Location
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
14 records read 7 on record nearby 7 checked, none on recordRead 2026-10-31
Water and conservation
- No mapped wetland within 120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m6 test or monitoring holes also recorded.
- Groundwater recorded about 9.1 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (52 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- Nearest airport: 5.4 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home
- Nearest rail line: 390 m
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Gay Lea Foods Cooperative Ltd. — Guelph, 1.5 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet
- Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 30 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, Rogers, Vianet, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
None of this is an inspection of the property. Confirm anything that matters to you with the municipality, the conservation authority or the record’s publisher. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
02 / Plan your numbersToolsMortgage and cash-flow planning
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Monthly Payment
$6,647
- Down payment$290,000
- Mortgage amount$1,160,000
- Total interest$834,100
- Total cost$2,284,100
Cash flow analysis
$6,647
Total monthly payment
$7,676
Break-even down payment
100%
Cash flow-$7,676
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