Welcome home to 318 Guelph Avenue, acknowledged as a former home of Jacob Hespeler, making it truly a one-of-a-kind property where history, character, and everyday family living come together on a rare 0.53-acre fully serviced lot. With origins dating back to the 1830s, this remarkable home stands as a meaningful piece of Cambridge history, once part of an early farmstead and connected to the roots of the former village community. Set proudly among mature trees, established gardens, and a deep private yard, the property offers a sense of space and presence that is incredibly hard to find today. Inside, the home blends timeless charm with modern comfort, featuring generous principal rooms, warm character details, a spacious kitchen, formal dining area, inviting living room, main-floor office, convenient main-floor laundry, pantry, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a second-floor family room, and a charming third-floor loft that can be used as a bedroom which offers even more flexible living space. From morning coffee on the covered front porch to quiet evenings tucked into one of the home’s many inviting spaces, this is a property that feels both impressive and welcoming. Whether you need room to work from home, host family gatherings, create a quiet reading retreat, or simply enjoy the feel of a home with a story, this property delivers something special at every turn. The private saltwater pool adds a rare summer lifestyle feature, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories right at home. Outside, the large lot provides beautiful green space, privacy, mature landscaping, and plenty of room to enjoy the changing seasons, while the long driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles. Located in an established Hespeler neighbourhood close to parks, schools, shopping, public transit, and 401 access, 318 Guelph Avenue is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history with the space, warmth, and character to create lasting memories for years to come.
Property Type:
Residential
Property SubType:
Single Family Residence
Listing General Location:
44 - Blackbridge/Fisher Mills/Glenchristie/Hagey/Silver Heights, 14 - Hespeler
Colonial-style facade featuring white siding and brown shutters, an expansive covered porch with decorative pillars and white railing, a stone pathway, mature trees, and established landscaping
Two-story residence featuring white siding, brown window shutters, and a covered porch with white railings
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Two-story residence with a covered porch and white columns
Expansive front porch featuring decorative columns, white railings, and a screened-in section
Enclosed porch with wood flooring, white siding, and decorative brown louvered shutters
Inviting front porch with a painted wood-plank floor and white siding
Exposed ceiling beams, wood-finish flooring, paneled interior door, built-in shelving, and a wall-mounted coat rack
Wood-finish flooring throughout, exposed ceiling beams, stone fireplace, and dark wood trim
Stone-faced fireplace with a substantial hearth, wood-finish flooring, exposed ceiling beams, and dark wood trim
Exposed beam ceiling, stone-surround fireplace, rich wood-finish flooring, and a large window with dark trim
Exposed wood beam ceiling, stone fireplace with a hearth, wood-finish flooring, and a staircase with wood railings
Exposed ceiling beams, rich wood-finish flooring, built-in shelving, wood-trimmed window, and a chandelier lighting fixture
Exposed ceiling beams, rich wood-finish flooring, built-in shelving, and a dark wood paneled door
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, tile backsplash, built-in double oven, and recessed lighting
Spacious kitchen featuring white cabinetry with raised-panel doors, terracotta tile flooring, stainless steel appliances including a black dishwasher and electric range, tiled backsplash, and a wood-finish island with seating
Terra cotta tile flooring, white upper and lower cabinetry, recessed lighting, and a kitchen island with seating
Tile flooring with a matte finish, wood paneled door, wood-finish built-in shelving, wood-finish lower cabinetry with glass paneling, and a black French door refrigerator
Vaulted ceiling with an ornate chandelier, wood-finish flooring, and wall sconces
Wood-finish flooring throughout, with a classic chandelier fixture and multiple windows
Hardwood trim and window casing, tile flooring, wood-finish vanity with countertop, and louvered bifold closet door
Utility space featuring three windows, wood paneling, and a built-in counter
Built-in shelving, two double-hung windows, and light-toned carpeting
Light-colored wall paint with white trim, wood-finish interior doors, and a built-in recessed light fixture
Hardwood flooring, painted walls, two windows with wood trim, and a bi-fold louvered door closet
Hardwood flooring, natural wood door, and window trim
Neutral wall finishes, recessed lighting, double-hung window, light-colored carpeting, and a built-in closet with a flush door
Bathroom featuring a vanity with an integrated sink, louvered window shutters, a shower-over-tub combination with a sliding glass door, and recessed lighting
Carpeted room featuring a corner fireplace with a wood mantle, white louvered bifold closet doors, and a window with natural light
Built-in fireplace with a wood mantel, carpeted flooring, window with white trim, and white louvered closet doors
Wood-finish flooring, white trim, multiple windows, and a built-in wall sconce
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Loft space featuring sloped ceilings, two windows with wood-finish trim, a wood-finish railing, and light gray carpeting
Expansive lawn with mature trees and a stone patio
Expansive backyard with a large flagstone patio, mature shade trees, and a privacy fence
Expansive flagstone patio with a large shade tree, multiple glass-paned French doors, and a detached storage shed
Private backyard featuring a fenced-in swimming pool, a hot tub, a concrete patio, and a utility shed
Private backyard featuring a swimming pool, stamped concrete patio, and a metal gazebo
Private backyard oasis featuring a swimming pool, a black metal gazebo, and a stamped concrete patio, all surrounded by mature landscaping and a wood fence
Rectangular in-ground pool with stone coping, surrounded by a paved patio
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Aerial view showcasing a contemporary institutional building with a distinctive red roof, surrounded by manicured landscaping, mature tree canopy, and expansive green grounds
Spacious backyard featuring a rectangular swimming pool, paved patio, and a built-in gazebo
Data was last updated August 19, 2026 at 09:50 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
43
Avg list price:
$789,900
Min list price:
$325,000
Max list price:
$1,259,000
Avg days on market:
47
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
137
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$378.53
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
14 - Hespeler. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.