$899,000Asking Price
270 St Andrew Street E, Centre Wellington, ON N1M 1R1
Fergus, Centre Wellington
On the Grand River, in the heart of historic Fergus, this charming century home has the feel of a country cottage and comes with a rare asset: a terrace right at the waters edge. The 1930 solid brick house is warm in winter, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a finished basement with a walk-out, workshop, and a sunroom with a spectacular view of the river.Other pluses include original hardwood floors, a closed-in front porch designed and built by a craftsman, a classic-style gas fireplace in the living room, a pretty, fenced yard facing the street and split rail fencing elsewhere.On the back of the house is a secluded deck and covered walkway (useful in bad weather) leading to the spacious single car garage.Two magnificent towering maples provide welcome shade in the south-facing backyard, which was designed by a master gardener to emphasize shrubs and ground covers for easy maintenance, so theres little lawn to cut.Yet the most enchanting aspect of this unique property? Head down the path to the river and its like entering into another world. The only sound you'll hear is rushing water, the only sight the occasional fly fisherman, plus lots of birds. Slip your kayak into the river and go for a paddle.All this charm is located in downtown Fergus, with an array of restaurants, coffee shops, stores, the library, a local theatre and the towns colourful summer street festivals all within walking distance. You can enjoy the delights of a lovely old country town thats close to major urban centres without having to drive.
On the Grand River, in the heart of historic Fergus, this charming century home has the feel of a country cottage and comes with a rare asset: a terrace right at the waters edge. The 1930 solid brick house is warm in winter, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a finished basement with a walk-out, workshop, and a sunroom with a spectacular view of the river.Other pluses include original hardwood floors, a closed-in front porch designed and built by a craftsman, a classic-style gas fireplace in the living room, a pretty, fenced yard facing the street and split rail fencing elsewhere.On the back of the house is a secluded deck and covered walkway (useful in bad weather) leading to the spacious single car garage.Two magnificent towering maples provide welcome shade in the south-facing backyard, which was designed by a master gardener to emphasize shrubs and ground covers for easy maintenance, so theres little lawn to cut.Yet the most enchanting aspect of this unique property? Head down the path to the river and its like entering into another world. The only sound you'll hear is rushing water, the only sight the occasional fly fisherman, plus lots of birds. Slip your kayak into the river and go for a paddle.All this charm is located in downtown Fergus, with an array of restaurants, coffee shops, stores, the library, a local theatre and the towns colourful summer street festivals all within walking distance. You can enjoy the delights of a lovely old country town thats close to major urban centres without having to drive.
See MoreKey Info
- 2-Storey Detached
- 2-Car Driveway
- 1-Car Attached Garage
- St David/Hwy 6 & St Andrew
- 1100-1500 Approximate Sq Feet
- 51-99 Years Approximate Age
- Full Basement
- 1 Kitchen
- Forced Air Gas Heating
- Central Air
Property
- Lot Size 41.25 x 151 Feet
- Brick Exterior
- Direct Waterfront Access
- Taxes were $4,071 in 2024
- Possession: Flexible
Details
- Fireplace
- No Family Room
- Sewers
- Municipal Water
- MLS #X12295612
- MV Real Estate Brokerage
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 10.01' x 13.94' | |
 | 1 5-Piece Bathroom | |||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom | |||
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Who lives here?
Fergus, Centre Wellington is a west GTA neighbourhood notable for its singles, renters, education, law & public sector professionals, salespeople and tradespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of babies, kids aged 5 to 9 and adults aged 25 to 54.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.0
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
Singles
38%
of residents are
single and loving it.
38% singles
Centre Wellington (36%)Renters
24%
of residents
are renters.
24% renters
Centre Wellington (18%)Education
23%
of residents are
university grads.
23% university grads
Centre Wellington (26%)Income
Average Household Income
$107K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
Professions
| Sales | 14% |
| Trades | 11% |
| Business | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Management | 6% |
Immigrants
10%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
10% immigrants
Centre Wellington (10%)Birthplace - All
3.6% from UK
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.4% from India
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| German | 1% |
| Dutch | 1% |
| French | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 70% |
