This timeless, one-of-a-kind Victorian residence stands proudly on the corner of Allen Street West and Esson Street, only paces from the very heart of Uptown Waterloo. Built in 1877 and meticulously ushered into the 21st Century care of updates which blend the quality of a bygone era with the conveniences of modern living, 59 Allen Street West offers its new owners a walkable lifestyle without parallel in all of Waterloo. Lovely gardens and historic surrounds lead up to the covered front porch, and on inside to a main floor offering commanding 10-foot ceilings, spectacular period touches and seamless contemporary features throughout. Sumptuous walnut and cherry hardwood lie underfoot, with classic touches like pocket French doors, characterful built-ins, and graciously proportioned windows all lending to the special feeling exuded by every inch of this home. From spacious formal dining to a brightly lit parlour, and from a beautifully updated kitchen with stone countertops, pull-up seating beneath stone countertops, and a high-end Fisher & Paykel appliance set, entertaining is done right (and to a high level) here. Afterwards, relax in your cozy study with its period fireplace, or skip the stairs to sleep the night away in the beautiful main floor bedroom - all serviced by a luxurious five-piece main floor bath, and main floor laundry. Upstairs lie two additional bedrooms, including the primary with a rarely seen widow's watch and walk-in closet. Another three-piece bathroom is well equipped to manage the level, all awash in bright, natural sunlight. Downstairs, the partially finished basement adds handsomely updated and usable space rarely found in a home of this vintage. Whether for hobbies, yoga, or additional rec or storage space, this flexible area is limited only by your imagination. An additional two-piece bathroom and extensive workshop and utility space round out the lower level. A second porch steps out from the rear main floor family room, offering direct access to the private and fully fenced side yard and gardens. Parking for up to three vehicles is provided by the private driveway, but you might find yourself leaving the car at home more often than not, as Uptown Waterloo, Belmont Village, and a host of gorgeous walkable Westmount streets are all easily accessible by foot.
