12 Old Ancaster Road, Hamilton, ON L9H 3P9

About this home

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.

Home details

Days on market

Not reported

Property type

Detached

MLS® number

X13870558

Source status

New

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

3

Postal code

L9H 3P9

Kitchens

1

Kitchens above grade

1

Family room / den

No

Interior size (reported range)

2500-3000 (units not reported)

Lot depth

127.46 ft

Garage parking spaces

Not reported

Total parking spaces

6

Occupancy

Owner

Possession type

Flexible

Garage

Attached

Annual property tax

11082.32

Basement

Full, Partial Basement, Exposed Rock

Interior features

Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, Water Heater Owned, Water Meter

Exterior features

Deck, Landscaped

Architectural style

2-Storey

Parking features

Private Double

Pool features

None

Fireplace

Yes

Waterfront

No

Garage available

Yes

Heating system

Forced Air

Heating fuel

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Sewer

Sewer

Direction facing

North

Construction materials

Stone, Wood

Roof

Asphalt Shingle

Foundation

Poured Concrete, Stone

MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)

31 days

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Utilities and services

Sewer

Sewer

Heating system

Forced Air

Heating fuel

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

A reported service is not necessarily included in rent or maintenance. Missing information does not mean a service is absent.

Rooms & virtual tours

Bedrooms above grade

4

Rooms above grade

13

Rooms below grade

4

Den / family room reported

No

Reported counts are shown independently. Room dimensions have not been inferred from these counts.

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Listing dates & price record

Asking amount

$1,750,000

1. Oct 7, 2026

   Original MLS entry

   Entry into the source MLS system; distinct from days on market.

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Map and neighbourhood

Region / county

Hamilton

Municipality

Hamilton

MLS® community

Dundas