7676 8th Line Guelph/Eramosa ON N1H 6J2

Description

This 1859 limestone 2-room schoolhouse has been transformed into charming 3-bdrm home filled W/character & history! Pulling up you’ll notice the school bell on the roofs peak. There are 2 original doors: one for boys to enter & the other for girls. Be blown away by soaring 11ft ceilings, windows W/deep wooden sills, exposed limestone walls & unique lock on front door! Kitchen W/white cabinetry, counter/cabinetry space & 2 windows, one over sink offering scenic views of sideyard. Dining area W/solid hardwood,
chandelier & 2 deep wooden windows. Space can easily accommodate a huge table for hosting guests. Open to LR W/large windows & stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Kitchen, LR & DR are located in original school house creating open concept layout which is rare in a home this age. The 2nd original schoolroom encompasses 2 main floor bdrms & 3pc bath W/exposed limestone. Completing this area is laundry & office or sitting area W/wainscoting & B/I floating shelves W/limestone backing. Upstairs primary bdrm W/large W/I closet & stone feature walls. Ensuite W/jetted tub, sep shower & large vanity. An addition was built in 1980s
adding large foyer W/floor-to-ceiling windows & 2 & 1/2-car garage W/loft above. Garage has 3rd door from the side & is large enough to house motorcycles, tractors, snow blowers etc. Also has a workshop towards the back. Large room above the garage is heated & offers sep ent from garage & backyard. It would make an excellent 4th bdrm, studio, office or space for someone who owns their own business. Treed 208 X 160ft lot W/sitting area, gazebo & shed for storage. Home backs onto farmers fields & is lined W/trees creating privacy. Not only is the yard huge but there is also a large private side yard. Less than 10-min drive from all
amenities Guelph, Fergus & Elora offer. 25-min drive to Kitchener & Waterloo & 5-min drive to Ponsonby PS. Down the street from Cox Creek Winery & soon-to-open Ward 1 Brewing Co.Nearby to trails leading to Guelph Lake