54 Bruce St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2E3, Canada
54 Bruce St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2E3, CanadaBasics
- Date added: Added 3 hours ago
- Category: Residential
- Type: Single Family Residence
- Status: Active
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Area: 4780 sq ft
- Year built: 1859
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Rooms Total: 20
- County Or Parish: Waterloo
- Bathrooms Full: 5
- MLS ID: 40816889
Description
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Description:
Built in 1859 by Thomas and James Dalgleish, master stone masons whose hands shaped much of Galt's enduring character, 54 Bruce St. is a home with a story to tell. Recently added to Cambridge's Heritage Registry, this three-storey stone residence carries the kind of presence that stops you mid-step. The arched window openings, the original woodwork, the deep stone walls; every detail speaks to a time when homes were not assembled but crafted, built from materials meant to last by hands that understood both structure and beauty. At 4,780 sq ft with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, the home offers space & substance in equal measure. Over $200,000 in thoughtful renovations since 2022 have addressed the essentials, including a full electrical upgrade replacing knob and tube, updated plumbing, new air conditioning across three floors, refinished hardwood, and a fully renovated European-style kitchen with custom cabinetry and new appliances. These are not cosmetic gestures; they are the kind of improvements that allow the next owner to settle in with confidence. Two wood-burning fireplaces anchor the main living spaces. Stained glass, pocket doors, and period detailing remain intact throughout. A self contained third floor suite, includes its own kitchen, bathroom, separate entrance, and a private sunroom off the bedroom. Whether for extended family or simply space to live and grow, it offers a level of flexibility rarely found in heritage homes. Outside, the generous lot is fully fenced with mature trees, two covered porches, and a large 2-car detached garage. A five-minute walk to Galt's vibrant downtown, farmers' market, and the Grand River. A heritage dossier by architect Eric Rodrigues, Founding Principal of Boldera Architecture, accompanies the listing, offering prospective buyers both an understanding of the home's architectural significance and a thoughtful roadmap for its next chapter. This home has endured for over 160 years. The next chapter is ready to be written.
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Location
- Parking Total: 9
- Directions: Main Street to Bruce Street
- Direction Faces: South
Building Details
- Number Of Units Total: 0
- Building Area Total: 4780 sq ft
- Number Of Buildings: 0
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- View: Garden
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Stone
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Roof: Metal
Amenities & Features
- Water Source: Municipal
- Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Architectural Style: 3 Storey
- View Yes / No: 1
- Appliances: Water Heater, Water Softener, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Privacy, Recreational Area, Other
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Remote(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Heating: Natural Gas, Water
- Frontage Type: North
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fencing: Full