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280 Palmer Street

St. George's, Guelph, N1E 2S2

$1,800,000

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 2000-2500 sq ft

Listed 113 days ago · MLS® X13499774

About this home

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.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
1 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
2000-2500 sq ft
Lot
178.98 × 217.76 ft
Basement
None
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,739 (2026)
Neighbourhood
St. George's
Municipality
Guelph
Price per sq ft
$800 (17% above detached houses in St. George's, $683)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms
8 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
1 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Board & Batten, Log
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
West
Outdoor
Landscaped, Patio, Privacy, Porch, Porch Enclosed, Year Round Living, Storage, Shed

Parking

Total parking
4
Driveway and parking
Private, Stacked

Lot

Size
178.98 × 217.76 ft (square)

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Arts Centre, Fenced Yard, Hospital, Library, Park, Public Transit
Cross street
Palmer at Stevenson

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomMain3.58 × 5.69 m (11'9" × 18'8")
Living RoomMain5.96 × 6.24 m (19'7" × 20'6")
Primary BedroomMain3.52 × 6.39 m (11'7" × 21')
KitchenMain6.72 × 3.5 m (22'1" × 11'6")
LaundryMain1.96 × 3.51 m (6'5" × 11'6")
Dining RoomMain5.59 × 4.48 m (18'4" × 14'8")
BathroomMain2.93 × 2.39 m (9'7" × 7'10")
LoftMain7.75 × 3.45 m (25'5" × 11'4")

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, 6 cafés and restaurants, 8 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Angelino's Fresh Choice Market (500 m). Nearest park: Franchetto Park (400 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • John Galt Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 88%, math 38%    5 min walk
  • King George Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 89%    10 min walk
  • St. John Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 85%, math 25%    11 min walk
  • Ottawa Crescent Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 32%    12 min walk

Secondary

  • John F. Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 76%, literacy test 90%    11 min walk
  • St. James Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 85%    12 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%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area N1E

Owners / renters
74% / 26%
Median household income
$96,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
18%
Homes
56% detached, 5% high-rise
Commute by transit
3%
Population
44,799

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.7%, Italian 0.7%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.5%, Polish 0.5%.

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: 23 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 Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate.

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