3 Ravenscliffe Avenue

Stately Southwest Century home on a coveted street in the heart of the Durand neighbourhood.

This classic 2-1/2 story center hall plan home features 4358+sqft of gracious living space, including 8 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths, and offers a unique blend original architectural details and character with all the modern comforts.

Having had only two owners throughout its lifetime, it is evident that this home has been meticulously cared for and loved and is waiting for the next family to call it home.

Step inside the classic main floor foyer into the spacious center hall with 10ft ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, french doors, original moldings and trim all featured throughout the home in pristine condition.

The grand formal living room features a stunning original wood burning fireplace with carved wood detailed panels and crown molding with French doors to a unique juliette balcony and sliding French doors to a comfy modern sun filled family room that steps out to the patio below.

The formal dining room features French doors, another original wood burning fireplace with gorgeous carved mantel, crown molding, and stunning chandelier, the perfect size for hosting large dinners for family and friends.

The kitchen bright and spacious gourmet kitchen was renovated in 2020 to included heated tile floors, custom cabinetry, pantry wall, built-in dining nook, stainless appliances, granite countertops and it opens up to a gorgeous sunroom addition with walk out to a large, lush, landscaped lot complete with alfresco dining area and gazebo lounge area with built-in outdoor gas fireplace.

Climb the gracious staircase to the 2nd floor that boasts a spacious hallway and 4 generous bedrooms including the primary with original fireplace and 3-piece bath with heated floor, plus a 4-piece family bath.

The original servant’s staircase takes us from the kitchen to the fully finished 3rd floor with lots of dormer windows for natural light, hardwood floors, 4 more spacious bedrooms plus a 4-piece bath with original clawfoot tub.

The basement is high and dry and offers a huge, finished laundry room, woodworking room, cantina, and tons of storage.

Just minutes to Locke St S shops and restaurants, St. Joseph’s or McMaster Hospitals, schools, parks, trails, golf, and the 403 making this a fabulous location for families looking to love life in this desirable Durand neighbourhood.

Please see complete list of upgrades and improvements below...

History

Built in 1917 for Harry Utter Hart who moved to Hamilton from the US when appointed Chief Engineer and VP of Westinghouse Canada Ltd.

Harry's daughter Evelyn Storms and her husband Dick who was the VP of Manufacturing Controls at Dofasco in 1960 lived in the home until her passing at age 90 in 2001.

It was then that current family purchased the home to raise their family and have meticulously renovated and restored the home to its original glory while preserving its original character and charm.

Things To Love in the Seller’s Words

• grand mature trees forming a canopy over the street
• love the tall ceilings and large windows throughout the house, tons of natural light, and love east facing in the back/kitchen and west facing in DR, best orientation
• being in the core and close to so much at the same time having a peaceful oasis in my backyard and many indoor spaces to relax with a book and coffee/wine
• excellent flow and space in the central hall plan to entertain- absolutely love entertaining in this home, especially a grand thanksgiving dinner in my dining room and of course backyard alfresco entertaining
• christmas holidays were extra special, 3 real trees, mantel and stairway decorated with fresh garland, the house lends itself to magical holiday feel
• all the wood trim, especially in LR, high baseboards, French doors and windows, pocket doors all add warmth and history and character; original windows add character and charm, and are always admired by visitors as are all the other interesting features and details
• an abundance of storage space including a big cantina space with built in shelves
• uniqueness of this house and all homes around me
• interesting history that this house, at 114 years old, had only 1 owner prior to us! 
• countless beautiful memories

Upgrades & Improvements

2024

• asbestos remediation in boiler room by Power Vac $13,373
• new high efficiency modulating boiler system installed by Archie Horne & Son $16,139

2023-2022

• asbestos removed from exposed basement pipes 
• replaced lead pipe into house
• installed new water meter
• replaced balance of all knob & tube
• new blackout blinds in master bedroom 

2021

• entire eaves system rebuilt
• custom, copper, all new wood trim, dental molding
• slate roof inspected (in very good shape-no issues)
• mesh wi-fi installed due to plaster walls

2020-2018

• new kitchen & sunroom
• sunroom windows have pull down screens
• in floor heating that heats the rooms
• new room in basement with sump pump
• whole backyard fully redesigned and redone
• new front porch roof 

2016-2015

• new front steps with proper foundation
• central air installed

Miscellaneous

• front yard has sprinkler system (but not the back yard)
• ensuite off the master bedroom has in-floor heating
• alarm system thru ADT (now Telus)
• cameras installed at the front and back door
• Furnaces inspected annually by Archie Horn & Sons

Additional Information

• Possession - Flexible
• Property Taxes - $14,857.20 for 2023
• Size - 4358 SqFt 
• Lot Size - 48 x 188.25 Feet
• Parking - 2+ Car Driveway
• Mechanics - Duel Boiler Hot Water Radiant Heat, Forced Central Air,   Front Yard Sprinkler System, Security & Alarm System
• Inclusions - Stainless Steel Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Wine Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Microwave & 2nd Fridge in Basement, Built in BBQ, all Blinds & Window Treatments
• Exclusions - Main Floor Hallway Chandelier, Ceiling Fixture in 2nd Flr Den, Miele Built-in Steam Ovens, Basement Upright Freezer