Victorian-style home previously occupied by former MP John C. Munro listed for $899,900

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Price $899,900

Neighbourhood St. Clair

Features Built in 1913 and previously home to John C. Munro in the 1950s before he became MP for Hamilton East, this property comes with a lot of history. Many of the original details remain, such as the hardwood floor, moulding and original window panes.

The Victorian-style house has 2,526 square feet of living space with a full bathroom on the main floor, a characteristic of homes built at that time. The original hardwood floors extend to the second floor, where there are four bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom and a laundry room.

The two-and-a-half-storey home has a side access to the basement, which offers a kitchenette, living room, and extra four-piece bath.

The main floor features a large foyer with a big living room, formal dining room and ample kitchen, perfect for large Downton Abbey"-style gatherings.

The street itself has a lot of huge early 1900s houses on it that are really well-maintained with stone and brick work," said Justin Little, salesperson with Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.

The upper attic can provide the perfect escape from your day-to-day living. The garage was renovated in 2015 but its original personality and charm was kept. With a fairly large backyard, the lot offers a lot of green space, a patio and a BBQ.

Why is it priced this way? Little said the house was priced competitively due to the number of listings in the area and the shift in the market. They are also expecting to receive offers over the asking price of $899,900.

Beatriz Baleeiro is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator bbaleeiro@torstar.ca