$1,850,000Asking Price
42 Melville Street, Hamilton, ON L9H 1Z8
Dundas, Hamilton
Dundas Dream. This circa 1880 character cottage, located in the heart of the Cross-Melville heritage district, is walkable to everything. Storybook curb appeal with beautiful perennial landscaping is unassuming from street level with a two full stories in the rear. Private "forest" on a 72' double wide lot, featuring a sunken garden and inground, heated saltwater pool surrounded by lush ferns, hostas, peonies, rose buses, hydrangeas and Japanese grasses. This tardis of a home is much larger than it appears with over 2,600 sqft of finished living space. Professionally renovated to the studs in 2023 to reimage the layout and living space. New HVAC, wiring, footings, support beams - everything! Unique reverse bungalow layout with main level living and lower garden level bedrooms, all above grade. 4 beds and 4 baths (2 half). The primary has jack and jill 5-piece bath access and a large WIC. One bedroom has custom built-ins with a closet and desk. The remaining two bedrooms share a WIC in their own "wing." Additional storage via a large custom hallway built-in featuring double closets and a bench with hooks. There's even secret storage under the newly constructed, heritage style, staircase. This home is not to be missed. Loads of charm and character from rustic pine plank floors, salvaged brick floors from the old Grafton building, antique mantel with ornate cast iron insert, beamed ceilings, matching regency chandeliers imported from Chicago, and so much more. Brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, 14ft vaulted ceilings, walk-in pantry with bar sink, and garden doors to a private, forested deck. Main-level family room (easily used as a main level bedroom) has a gas line ready fireplace and access to a beautiful 5-piece bath with full glass shower and standalone tub. Separate area for future built-ins.
Dundas Dream. This circa 1880 character cottage, located in the heart of the Cross-Melville heritage district, is walkable to everything. Storybook curb appeal with beautiful perennial landscaping is unassuming from street level with a two full stories in the rear. Private "forest" on a 72' double wide lot, featuring a sunken garden and inground, heated saltwater pool surrounded by lush ferns, hostas, peonies, rose buses, hydrangeas and Japanese grasses. This tardis of a home is much larger than it appears with over 2,600 sqft of finished living space. Professionally renovated to the studs in 2023 to reimage the layout and living space. New HVAC, wiring, footings, support beams - everything! Unique reverse bungalow layout with main level living and lower garden level bedrooms, all above grade. 4 beds and 4 baths (2 half). The primary has jack and jill 5-piece bath access and a large WIC. One bedroom has custom built-ins with a closet and desk. The remaining two bedrooms share a WIC in their own "wing." Additional storage via a large custom hallway built-in featuring double closets and a bench with hooks. There's even secret storage under the newly constructed, heritage style, staircase. This home is not to be missed. Loads of charm and character from rustic pine plank floors, salvaged brick floors from the old Grafton building, antique mantel with ornate cast iron insert, beamed ceilings, matching regency chandeliers imported from Chicago, and so much more. Brand new kitchen with quartz countertops, 14ft vaulted ceilings, walk-in pantry with bar sink, and garden doors to a private, forested deck. Main-level family room (easily used as a main level bedroom) has a gas line ready fireplace and access to a beautiful 5-piece bath with full glass shower and standalone tub. Separate area for future built-ins.
See MoreKey Info
- Bungalow Detached
- 0-Car Driveway
- No Garage
- Sydenham
- 2500-3000 Approximate Sq Feet
- 100+ Years Approximate Age
- Basement: Finished, Full
- 1 Kitchen
- Forced Air
- Central Air
Property
- Lot Size 72.5 x 86 Feet
- < .50 Acreage
- Brick Exterior
- Taxes were $6,994 in 2025
- Possession: Flex/TBD
Details
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Inground Pool
- Designation: Heritage
- Sewers
- Municipal Water
- MLS #X12816388
- ROYAL LEPAGE STATE REALTY
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathroom | Main | 3.18' x 6.50' | 2-PieceBath |
| 2 | Kitchen | Main | 17.49' x 15.85' | |
| 3 | Pantry | Main | 9.91' x 5.15' | Bar Sink |
| 4 | Bathroom | Main | 8.60' x 14.24' | 5-PieceBath, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower |
| 5 | Bathroom | Ground | 5.58' x 10.99' | 5-PieceEnsuite, Double Sink |
 | 1 2-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor | |||
| 1 5-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor | |||
| 1 5-Piece Bathroom on Ground Floor | |||
| 1 2-Piece Bathroom on Ground Floor | |||
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Who lives here?
Dundas, Hamilton is a west GTA neighbourhood notable for its university grads, executives and health and education, law & public sector professionals. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of adults aged 50 to 64 and seniors aged 65 to 79.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.0
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
Singles
43%
of residents are
single and loving it.
43% singles
Hamilton (46%)Renters
24%
of residents
are renters.
24% renters
Hamilton (32%)Education
44%
of residents are
university grads.
44% university grads
Hamilton (28%)Income
Average Household Income
$129K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
Professions
| Government | 12% |
| Sales | 11% |
| Business | 8% |
| Health | 7% |
| Management | 6% |
Immigrants
18%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
18% immigrants
Hamilton (25%)Birthplace - All
4.6% from UK
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.3% from USA
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| German | 1% |
| French | 1% |
| Mandarin | 1% |
| Italian | 1% |
| Polish | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 63% |
| Jewish | 4% |
| Hindu | 1% |
| Muslim | 1% |
