You may have driven by a thousand times and never known what was waiting at the end of this quiet dead-end street, perched above the Dundas Valley. Rich in history, character and scale, this remarkable home began as the old barn structure associated with the original South Street property and was later home to a former mayor. Behind the solid wood front door, a grand foyer introduces a home filled with original details, including beautifully restored oak floors, 9' ceilings, deep stone walls and original beveled-glass windows that flood the interior with natural light. The main floor offers an exceptionally functional layout with a sprawling living room featuring crown moulding and pot lights, a powder room, and a bright eat-in kitchen with terracotta flooring, generous workspace and an oversized walk-in pantry. A mahogany-clad office enjoys its own entrance to the rear deck and hides a cathedral ceiling above the existing drywall. The side mudroom addition, renovated in 2016, provides laundry, basement access and a second staircase. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms. The existing primary features double closets and five windows, while the rear bedrooms offer garden views and exciting potential to be combined into an impressive primary suite. A substantial walk-through bathroom includes a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Roof replaced in 2023. And then there is what lies beneath. Beyond the conventional basement and wine cellar is an extraordinary approximately 30' x 100' stone-vaulted underground space, soaring to heights approaching 20'. Once used during the Prohibition era, it is a remarkable piece of the property's history and an opportunity unlike anything found in a typical home. Imagine a wine cellar and tasting room, private speakeasy, lounge, games room, golf simulator or unforgettable entertaining space. A home with history, substance and possibilities that simply could not be recreated today.
For sale
C$1,750,000
12 Old Ancaster Rd, Hamilton, ON L9H 3P9
4beds
2,899sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
0.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$604/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Grand foyerOriginal detailsBeautifully restored oak floorsDeep stone wallsGenerous workspaceOversized walk-in pantryFour generous bedrooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Roblin, Salesperson,
Royal LePage State Realty
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40868954Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Features: 2-Piece
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: 4-Piece
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Features: 3-Piece
- Level: Second
Basement
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Garage
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Water Heater Owned, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Water Meter
- Basement: Exposed Rock,Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,899
- Total interior livable area: 2,899 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,899
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Built-In, Concrete, Private Drive Double Wide
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Landscaped, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Garden, Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: North
- Frontage length: 180.99
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 180.99 x 127.46
- Features: Urban, Airport, Arts Centre, Business Centre, Cul-De-Sac, Dog Park, City Lot, Near Golf Course, Hospital, Library, Park, Place of Worship, Playground Nearby, Public Parking, Public Transit, Quiet Area, Ravine, Schools, Shopping Nearby, Trails
- Topography: Wooded/Treed
Details
- Parcel number: 174510006
- Zoning: OS, R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt Shing
Condition
- 100+ Years
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer (Municipal)
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Alarm System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Hamilton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$604/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$11,082
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Inclusions: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Stove, Washer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | C$1,750,000C$604/sqft |
Source:  TRREB #X13870558 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dundana
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
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