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1 Barber Avenue

Exhibition Park, Guelph, N1H 5E6

$1,450,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 2500-3000 sq ft

Listed 25 days ago · MLS® X13822774

About this home

Rich in character yet completely reimagined for modern living, 1 Barber Avenue is an extraordinary red brick century home located on one of Guelph's most exclusive Victorian residential streets in the desirable Exhibition Park neighbourhood. Completely transformed by the current owners, this exceptional home blends timeless character with luxurious finishes.The main floor underwent an extensive renovation that went far beyond the cosmetic, including significant structural reinforcement to allow the original layout to be opened up and reimagined for modern living. The result is an impressive open-concept space designed for entertaining, featuring rich wide-plank hardwood flooring, pot lights, and coffered ceilings. The living room, dining room, and kitchen flow seamlessly together, creating a bright and inviting space. The beautifully appointed kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a large centre island, and abundant storage. A convenient 2-piece bathroom and a cozy family room with a gas fireplace complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms, including an incredible primary suite spanning nearly 400 sqft with a gas fireplace, 5 oversized skylights, space for both a bedroom and lounge area, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite with a large walk-in shower with rain head. 3 additional bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom complete the upper level.The finished basement offers a stylish industrial feel with exposed brick and provides even more versatile living space, including 2 additional rooms plus a dedicated office, offering endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, fitness, or working from home. Outside, enjoy your own private backyard oasis with mature trees, multiple patios and decks, and a gazebo, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Just steps to Exhibition Park, downtown Guelph, shops, restaurants, cafés, and trails, this truly one-of-a-kind home offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of the city's most coveted neighbourhoods.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
2500-3000 sq ft
Lot
101.75 × 41 ft
Basement
Partially Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$12,343 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Exhibition Park
Municipality
Guelph
Price per sq ft
$527 (25% below detached houses in Exhibition Park, $699)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
13 above ground + 6 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Suspended Ceilings, Water Softener

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Faces
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
101.75 × 41 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Library, Public Transit
Cross street
Edinburgh Rd N and London Rd W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BathroomMain1.68 × 1.28 m (5'6" × 4'2")2 Pc Bath
Dining RoomMain3.86 × 3.96 m (12'8" × 13')
Family RoomMain5.42 × 4.29 m (17'9" × 14'1")
FoyerMain3.54 × 2.08 m (11'7" × 6'10")
KitchenMain3.03 × 3.96 m (9'11" × 13')
Living RoomMain6.89 × 3.98 m (22'7" × 13'1")
BathroomSecond2.34 × 3.57 m (7'8" × 11'9")4 Pc Bath
BathroomSecond2.78 × 3.65 m (9'1" × 12')4 Pc Ensuite
BedroomSecond3.92 × 4.26 m (12'10" × 14')
BedroomSecond2.94 × 3.11 m (9'8" × 10'2")
OfficeSecond3.01 × 2.82 m (9'11" × 9'3")
Primary BedroomSecond6.15 × 5.95 m (20'2" × 19'6")
OtherSecond2.49 × 3.28 m (8'2" × 10'9")Walk-In Closet(s)
Exercise RoomBasement3.55 × 3.3 m (11'8" × 10'10")
OfficeBasement2.24 × 3.79 m (7'4" × 12'5")
RecreationBasement5.6 × 2.88 m (18'4" × 9'5")
OtherBasement2.5 × 3.3 m (8'2" × 10'10")
Utility RoomBasement1.18 × 0.92 m (3'10" × 3')
Utility RoomBasement2.43 × 3.09 m (8' × 10'2")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: 3 grocery stores, 9 cafés and restaurants, 12 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Market Fresh (800 m). Nearest park: Suffolk Street Park (400 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Victory Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 94%    10 min walk
  • Central Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 77%    12 min walk
  • St. Joseph Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 36%    15 min walk
  • Paisley Road Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 70%, math 42%    16 min walk

Secondary

  • Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%    7 min walk
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 63%, literacy test 77%    7 min walk

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

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Who lives here postal area N1H

Owners / renters
54% / 46%
Median household income
$77,000
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
39% detached, 25% high-rise
Commute by transit
6%
Population
42,178

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tigrigna 2.2%, Vietnamese 1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.7%, Spanish 0.6%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Guelph police: 58 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To downtown Kitchener: 21 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Listed by Royal LePage Royal City Realty.

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