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For Sale · Kitchener · Single Family
$1,399,900
About This Home
Skip the cottage traffic and enjoy your own private resort in the city. Welcome to the iconic Robert Orr Farmhouse, a landmark 1881 residence set on a private 2/3-acre lot in Kitchener's desirable Rosenberg community. Winner of the City of Kitchener's Mike & Pat Wagner Heritage Award, this remarkable property has undergone an extensive 3-year, $900K restoration and expansion, seamlessly blending timeless character with modern luxury. The backyard retreat is designed for entertaining and relaxation, featuring a 15' x 32' smart-controlled Tim Goodwin inground diving pool, professional putting green, horseshoe pit, natural gas firepit, RV parking, irrigation system, invisible pet fencing, and mature maple trees providing exceptional privacy. Inside, the home retains its original charm with stained-glass accents, a classic curved staircase, wood floors, oversized baseboards, and a newly reproduced front porch true to its 1881 heritage. The chef-inspired kitchen features quartz countertops, premium appliances, a breakfast bar, built-in coffee station, and custom walk-in pantry/mudroom. A bright 3-season sunroom, formal living and dining rooms, and an updated main-floor bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms, convenient second-floor laundry, and a spa-inspired bathroom with custom tilework and quartz vanity. Major updates include 200-amp electrical service, HVAC, plumbing, roof, windows, eaves, and repointed masonry. The detached triple coach house offers exceptional flexibility, with its own HVAC system, 100-amp electrical service, full bathroom, bedroom, living area, space ready for a kitchen, and a finished lower level ideal for a gym, office, studio, games room, or man cave. Located across from RBJ Schlegel Park and surrounded by trails and green space, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history while enjoying true resort-style living at home. Book your private showing today!! (id:66635)
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Monthly mortgage payment
$6,547
$1,119,920 financed over 25 years at 5%. For guidance only, not a quote or approval.
Monthly cost (mortgage + tax + maintenance)
$6,547
Cash flow
-$6,547
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Kitchener right now
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The Neighbourhood
Household and demographic stats for Kitchener, from the Statistics Canada 2021 Census.
The immediate block around this home (0.7 km radius): about 9,831 residents in 3,188 homes, 916 people/km² (suburban).
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census, Kitchener, City, Ontario; block-level figures from dissemination area 35301033.
Schools
K-12 schools closest to this home, with straight-line distances.
Janet Metcalfe Public School
440 mpublic · elementary
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School
500 mcatholic · elementary
Jean Steckle Public School
940 mpublic · elementary
Scholars' Hall Private School
2.2 kmindependent · k12
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St. Jude's School Inc
2.2 kmindependent · elementary
Williamsburg Public School
2.4 kmpublic · elementary
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175 COMMONWEALTH Street Unit# 201, Kitchener
2 bed · 1 bath · 829 sqft