25 Lydia Street, Kitchener

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25 Lydia Street

Kitchener

Welcome to this beautiful Century Home in Kitchener’s desirable East Ward neighbourhood.

Quiet and full of mature trees, with close proximity to shopping, transit, the Centre in the Square, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and DTK, with its active event calendar, and a growing selection of amazing restaurants.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the pictureperfect porch, overlooking the perennial gardens and enjoying the mature trees that line the street.

Inside, you’ll find a lovingly cared for and thoroughly updated and upgraded home, combining the best of this neighbourhood’s character with all the comforts of a modern home! You will enjoy the open main floor plan including a brand-new laundry room/pantry area and fully renovated bathroom. Right outside the double French doors in the dining room, you’ll find a beautiful deck for barbequing, leading to the beautifully landscaped backyard, with ample space and features including a hot tub to enhance your enjoyment of your outdoor space!

The second and third levels provide 4 large bedrooms, or 2 bedrooms and 2 offices as they are currently configured. The basement is partially finished with a bedroom/office and 2 large storage/work areas. Potential plus, as plans are available to create a fully separate lower unit, accessible from the side entrance.

This beautiful home is perfect for the buyer looking to enjoy a combination of historic charm and modern living!

Features and Updates

Systems and External Structure

• Trane furnace and Carrier air conditioner inspected and cleaned annually. Carrier air conditioning unit installed in 2013, furnace installed in 2008.

• New Desert Spring humidifier system installed in 2022.

• Water heater is rented from City of Kitchener and is 6 years old.

• Water softener is 2 years old and owned.

• Pluming and Electrical fully updated in 2013 during renovations.

• Roof inspected 2023 and in good condition.

Outdoor

• Back Deck and pathway in back professionally installed in 2024.

• 6 person Beachcomber hot tub installed 2019 with easy lift tub cover and step. Separate pony panel.

• Parking for 4 cars on the driveway, plus oversized garage.

• Picturesque wooden gazebo, with electrical lighting.

• Enjoy your backyard campfires with the firepit area, firepit not included, but negotiable.

• In addition to the new deck, there is a patio for your outdoor dinner parties, or family get togethers.

Main Floor

• The full foyer welcomes you with lots of space for your coats and shoes.

• Kitchen - AYA kitchen with laminate counter tops installed 2013, engineered hardwood floors 2013, stove. Fridge, microwave/rangehood, dishwasher 2013.

• Thermador gas stove, fridge Frigidaire, dishwasher Blomberg, microwave/range hood Panasonic, updated lighting throughout, adjacent main floor laundry room/pantry and full bathroom renovated in 2024 including new window in laundry and tile flooring. New back door installed in 2021. Kitchen has undercabinet lighting and tile backsplash, 2013.

• Beautiful custom mantle and tile surround, providing focal point for the room. Fireplace is Valor thermostat controlled and does not require electricity to function, so heat is available during power outages. Installed in 2022.

2820 Moser Young Road, St. Clemens

• Main floor bathroom completely renovated in 2024 including walk in shower, toilet, lighting, tile floor. New vanity has quartz countertop and undermount sink.

• A dream laundry room/pantry and mud room with built-in cabinetry.

• Super bright with an abundance of windows.

Features and Updates

Upper Level– 2nd and 3rd Levels

• 4pc bathroom fully renovated in 2013 including clawfoot tub with shower accessories, toilet and vanity replaced in 2024, quartz countertop and undermount sink. Freestanding bakers rack and towel stand negotiable in sale.

• King-sized primary bedroom with New Custom Bavarian windows (2025) and hardwood floors (2013).

• Hallway installed on 2nd floor to allow private access to finished loft bedroom (2013).

• Bright loft bedroom has been renovated with a built-in closet, pot lights, and it’s own remote controlled ductless heating/air conditioning unit (2022).

Basement Level

• Large storage area with laundry sinks and rough-in for 2pc bath.

• Concrete slab floor installed in 2021 by professional contractor in former cold cellar. Makes for a fantastic dry storage area.

• Large bedroom. Office with window.

• Separate side entrance to the basement.

Proposed Addition and Basement Unit

Available architect drawings available for a separate unit in the basement, and for an upper level renovation/addition.

2820 Moser Young Road, St. Clemens

Updates

2013:

 Installation of central engineered beam – open up main floor

 New flooring throughout (engineered hardwood, tile and ultra plush carpet)

 New AYA kitchen including under-cabinet lighting and kitchen pot lights

 New fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave

 Fully renovated 2nd floor bathroom with claw foot tub and shower with floor mounted plumbing, new lighting and fixtures

 Hallway installed on 2nd floor to allow private access to finished loft bedroom

 Removal of old chimney to provide clear access to 3rd bedroom on 2nd floor.

 Installed new entry side door, French door at basement, and double French doors leading to back yard

 Installed Carrier central A/C

 Painted interior of the house

 Upgraded plumbing and electrical to accommodate renovations

2016-17:

 Re-landscaped front and back yard areas; planted perennial beds

 Installed upgraded lighting above kitchen island and in dining room

2019:

 Beachcomber hot tub installed in back yard with separate electrical Circuit

 Easy lift tub cover

2021:

 Installed insulated concrete floor in basement cold room

2022:

 Purchased and installed new water softener, furnace humidifier, refrigerator, dishwasher as well as Miele high efficiency washer and ventless heat pump dryer

 Purchased and installed Valor gas fireplace (thermostat controlled/not dependent on electricity) and mantel in main room - Bast Home Heating

 Installed new insulated steel back door

Updates Continued...

2024:

 Renovated main floor bathroom, with walk in shower, toilet, vanity with quart counters and undermount sink, and laundry and pantry areas including all new flooring, cabinetry, fixtures and lighting, with new window in laundry room

 Installed updated cabinetry and toilet in upstairs 2nd bathroom

 Painted entire main floor

 Installed new flooring in front entryway and main floor bathroom/pantry area

 New deck and pathway off dining room into back yard

 Painted front porch and exterior windows/trim

2025:

 New custom Bavarian windows installed in Master bedroom - April

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Square Footage: 1,776.21 sqft

Total Finished

Square Footage: 2,156 sqft

Lot Size: 40’ ft x 130’ ft

Year Built: 1924

Property Taxes: $5,104.00/2024

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Closing Date: Flexible UTILITIES

HOME SCHOOLS

Public JK - 6 Suddaby P.S. - walk 6 - 8 Courtland Ave P.S.- bus 9 - 12 Cameron C.I.– bus

Catholic JK - 8 St. Anne– walk 9 - 12 St. Mary’s S.S. - bus

Floor Plans and Lot Dimensions

Floor Plans and Lot Dimensions

 9 minute walk to Frederick mall shops, restaurants

 2 minute drive to downtown ktchener with shops, restaurants and farmers market.

 4 minute drive to Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

 5 minute drive to Google Buildings

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25 Lydia St

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