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$1,800,000

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2 Beds

1 Bath

New

280 Palmer ST Guelph, ON N1E 2S2

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 2000-2500

Subdivision St. George'S

MLS Listing ID X13499774

Style 1 1/2 Storey

Bedrooms 2

Annual Tax Amount $5,738

Tax Year 2026

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Nestled on just under an acre in the heart of Guelph, Wood Cottage is a remarkable one-and-a-half-storey log home that blends architectural significance with historic charm. Built in 1853 in the Regency style, this distinctive residence features a central gable roof flanked by lean-to frame structures on either side. Expansive main-floor windows frame beautiful views of the property's mature landscape.Lovingly preserved and restored by the current owners for over 65 years, Wood Cottage has been home to only three families throughout its storied history - a quiet measure of how deeply loved this home is. Set high above Stevenson Street at Palmer Street, the nearly one-acre lot is shaded by magnificent trees that form a stunning canopy and an exceptional sense of privacy. As you travel up the private driveway, the pace of city life seems to fall away, replaced by a peaceful, secluded calm.Inside, a welcoming front hallway leads to a formal living room with large windows overlooking the grounds and a wood-burning fireplace. Two main-floor bedrooms offer abundant natural light and distinctive barrel-vaulted ceilings that speak to the home's unique character. At the rear, the formal dining room connects to the kitchen and breakfast nook, while a three-piece bathroom and main-floor laundry add everyday convenience.Upstairs, a charming half-storey room - once the children's bedroom - offers flexible space for a guest room, home office, or creative studio. The property also features a secondary log house from the Luther Marsh area, in northern Wellington County. In 1966 the one-story house was moved to Wood Cottage, for both preservation and to provide additional storage. Wood Cottage is more than a home. It is a treasured piece of Guelph's heritage and a rare opportunity to become the next steward of this extraordinary property.

Location

Province ON

County Wellington

Area Wellington

Rooms

Family Room No

Basement None

Kitchen 1

Interior

Interior Features Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor

Cooling None

Fireplaces Type Wood

Fireplace Yes

Heat Source Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Landscaped, Patio, Privacy, Porch, Porch Enclosed, Year Round Living

Parking Features Private, Stacked

Pool None

View Garden

Roof Type Other

Topography Level,Wooded/Treed,Open Space,Sloping

Lot Frontage 178.98

Lot Depth 217.76

Total Parking Spaces 4

Building

Building Age 100+

Unit Features Arts Centre,Fenced Yard,Hospital,Library,Park,Public Transit

Foundation Stone

Others

Security Features Alarm System,Smoke Detector,Carbon Monoxide Detectors

ParcelsYN No

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Listed by Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate