Cross Streets: Grange and Hillcrest. ** Directions: From Downtown take the Grange St hill to the top. 41 Grange is on the right across from the entrance to St. George's Park tennis courts. Facing beautiful St. George's Park, this remarkable circa-1910 Arts & Crafts residence with Tudor Revival influences offers almost 3,500 sq. ft. and an extraordinary collection of period architectural details. Set in Guelph's most distinguished historic neighbourhood, the home retains the craftsmanship, scale and character that make houses of this era so compelling. Beyond the covered porch and vestibule, a grand central hall sets the tone with rich quarter-sawn oak millwork, built-in seating and a grand main staircase, complemented by a separate service staircase, a wonderful remnant of the home's original design. French doors connect the principal rooms, while magnificent oversized double doors create a dramatic sightline between the formal dining room and front hall. The gracious living room features an Arts & Crafts inglenook with brick fireplace and built-in fireside seating, with French doors opening to the private covered veranda. A spacious main-floor office overlooking the park offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom. Substantial baseboards and casings, original wood doors and hardware, built-ins and beautiful art glass continue throughout. Upstairs, the grand principal Master suite offers a walk-in closet and adjoining window-wrapped sunroom, used as a sleeping porch in 1910. The two-room bath features a large jetted tub with balcony access, separate shower, bidet and double sinks. A second bedroom enjoys beautiful views over St. George's Park, while the upper landing offers a charming library nook with built-in bookshelves.The third floor adds two generous bedrooms, one with an extended play area, plus a large family room with adjoining bonus room and a charming bath. The lower level provides additional rooms, a bath, sauna and walk-up. Four bedrooms with potential for five, four baths and remarkably versatile living space, in an exceptional park-front setting where more than a century of architectural character remains very alive. (id:27476)
