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50 Hillcrest Avenue

457 - Old Glenridge, St. Catharines, L2R 4Y1

$2,888,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • 10 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 6 days ago · MLS® X14030754

About this home

Beyond a discreet tree-lined street in the heart of prestigious Old Glenridge lies one of Niagara's most extraordinary private estates - a rare offering where timeless elegance, architectural character, and breathtaking natural surroundings exist in perfect harmony. Set on 2 acres overlooking the serene 12 Mile Creek ravine, this landmark residence presents an exceptional lifestyle defined by privacy, sophistication, and understated luxury. Moments from Ridley College, vibrant downtown, fine dining, golf, vineyards, and the Niagara Escarpment, the estate offers the rare privilege of secluded resort-style living within the city. The home, beautifully updated throughout, masterfully balances character with refined contemporary design and an uncompromising attention to detail - from new rich white oak flooring and bespoke millwork to designer lighting, elegant fireplaces, and expansive windows framing tranquil ravine vistas. Principal rooms are both grand and intimate, designed for entertaining as well as family living. Chef's kitchen at the heart of the home, seamlessly connects to elegant gathering spaces and outdoor terraces, creating a natural flow between indoor and outdoor living. The grounds are nothing short of spectacular -an enchanting private sanctuary w/mature canopy trees, manicured gardens, winding pathways, and panoramic WATER and nature views over protected natural landscape. A heated inground pool and multiple outdoor entertaining areas evoke the atmosphere of an exclusive countryside retreat. Adding to the estate's remarkable versatility is a beautifully appointed NEWLY BUILT Carriage House, with large apartment above the heated 4 car garage, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, executive office space, wellness studio, or private retreat. Rarely is a property of this calibre available in Niagara, where architectural significance, substantial land, luxury amenities, and an irreplaceable ravine setting converge so effortlessly. Make it yours!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
150 × 551.9 ft
Basement
Finished with Walk-Out
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$11,180 (2025)
Neighbourhood
457 - Old Glenridge
Municipality
St. Catharines
Price per sq ft
~$680 (23% above detached houses in 457 - Old Glenridge, $553)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 5-piece (second), 2 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement), 1 × 3-piece (upper)
Rooms
21 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Accessory Apartment, Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Generator - Full, Water Heater Owned, In-Law Suite, Upgraded Insulation

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Wood, Board & Batten
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
West
Pool
Inground
Outdoor
Awnings, Deck, Landscape Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler System, Patio, Privacy, Porch
Waterfront
Direct

Parking

Garage spaces
4
Total parking
10
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
150 × 551.9 ft (rectangular)
Acreage
.50-1.99

More

Possession
30-59 days
Nearby
Arts Centre, Golf, Public Transit, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed, Hospital
Cross street
Rockcliffe Road

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain8.26 × 3.96 m (27'1" × 13')Breakfast Area, Centre Island, B/I Appliances
Living RoomMain7.62 × 4.3 m (25' × 14'1")B/I Bookcase, Fireplace, Coffered Ceiling(s)
Dining RoomMain7.89 × 2.96 m (25'11" × 9'8")B/I Shelves, Wet Bar, Overlooks Backyard
OfficeMain3.63 × 3.05 m (11'11" × 10')Fireplace, California Shutters, Coffered Ceiling(s)
Primary BedroomSecond6.04 × 3.81 m (19'10" × 12'6")Fireplace, Ensuite Bath, Balcony
OtherSecond4.63 × 3.9 m (15'2" × 12'10")Walk-In Closet(s), Pass Through, Bay Window
Bedroom 2Second4.39 × 3.99 m (14'5" × 13'1")Double Closet
Bedroom 3Second3.08 × 2.78 m (10'1" × 9'1")
LoftThird11.25 × 4.91 m (36'11" × 16'1")Hardwood Floor, Overlooks Backyard
RecreationBasement7.16 × 4.3 m (23'6" × 14'1")Fireplace, Walk-Out
Mud RoomMain3.32 × 3.96 m (10'11" × 13')Combined w/Laundry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Combined w/Primary
Great RoomUpper10.7 × 7.62 m (35'1" × 25')
Bedroom 4Basement4.27 × 4.6 m (14' × 15'1")

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: no grocery stores, 20 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: Partridge Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Edith Cavell Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 36%    10 min walk
  • Oakridge Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 98%, math 81%    1.3 km
  • Ridley College Private1.3 km
  • French Elite Montessori Private1.5 km

Secondary

  • Denis Morris Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 50%, literacy test 92%    18 min walk
  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 71%, literacy test 91%    18 min walk
  • DSBN Academy Private1.7 km

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 L2R

Owners / renters
50% / 50%
Median household income
$61,200
Average age
42
Children under 15
14%
Homes
49% detached, 13% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
25,558

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Arabic 0.9%, Mandarin 0.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Niagara Peninsula Conservation’s mapping.

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Safety

Crime Severity Index for Niagara Region (St. Catharines) police: 54 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). Flood and regulation mapping: Niagara Peninsula Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 56 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 NRC REALTY.

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