
48 OXBOW Road
Brantford, Ontario
4 bed • 2 bath • Single Family
Welcome to “Lynnelda,” a remarkable country estate steeped in Canadian history and timeless character. Rarely offered, this beautiful residence is set on a picturesque 1.53-acre property surrounded by rolling farmland, breathtaking rural vistas, and abundant wildlife. Rich in heritage, the home is ideally located beside historic Bow Park Farm, once developed and owned by Sir George Brown. This thoughtfully updated home sits well back from the road in a peaceful, low-traffic setting with no through road access, mature landscaping, towering trees, and long-established perennial gardens. Enjoy the serenity of country living while being only 5 km from downtown Brantford and conveniently located near the Grand River. Designed for comfortable everyday living, the home features a warm and inviting interior complemented by practical upgrades throughout. Modern amenities include a WiFi-enabled garage door opener, water treatment system with softener, a 15-gallon reverse osmosis filtration system servicing the kitchen sink and refrigerator. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped to impress with granite countertops and matching backsplash, a powerful 1000 CFM range hood, double oven, and newer appliances. Mechanical updates include a two-year-old propane boiler/furnace paired with dependable radiator heating. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and business owners will appreciate the outstanding detached 3-car shop featuring a fully insulated spray foam interior. This impressive workspace includes two WiFi-enabled garage doors with remote access and status monitoring, a car lift, built-in 240V thermostat heater, overhead LED recessed lighting, multiple 240V outlets, and more than 20 electrical outlets throughout. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly historic estate where rural charm and modern comfort come together.
Price History
Property
- Lot Size
- 1.53 acres
Schools
Elementary
- Madonna Della Libera Catholic Elementary School1.3 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 350 students
Grade 3 reading: 74% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 41% met the provincial standard
- Bellview Public School1.5 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 345 students
Grade 3 reading: 75% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 23% met the provincial standard
- Princess Elizabeth Public School2.2 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 235 students
Grade 3 reading: 31% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 17% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre3.1 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB
- Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School3.1 km
Public · Grand Erie DSB · 930 students
Grade 10 literacy: 50% met the provincial standard
- St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre Day3.2 km
Catholic · Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB · 135 students
Grade 10 literacy: 70% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N3T
- Population
- 37,406
- Private dwellings
- 14,602
- Median age
- 38.8
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $86,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Brantford · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $592,000
- Homes sold
- 897
- Median days on market
- 25
- Sale-to-list price
- 98.2%
Based on 897 recorded sales of single family properties in Brantford over the last 12 months.
Location
Mortgage Calculator
$235,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,772
Investment Analysis
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Mortgage: $5,772/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $294/mo
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