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- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Land
- MLS® Num:
- 40874138
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Some addresses come with more than a location. They come with a legacy. Welcome to the Sonneck House, a historic landmark dating back to 1874, situated on a prominent 0.457-acre lot in Kitchener's Civic Centre neighbourhood. Originally built by Louis Breithaupt, the property later became home to his son Louis Jacob Breithaupt, a businessman and former mayor of Berlin. Today, the Sonneck House remains the last surviving Breithaupt family home in Kitchener, known for its history and distinctive Italianate architecture. The property offers a combination of commercial and residential space. Currently operating as a salon, the commercial portion features bright styling and treatment areas, decorative columns, large windows, elegant lighting and a welcoming reception area. Complete with its own bathroom and unfinished upper level, the space offers flexibility for a new business or commercial tenant, with the current owner vacating. The adjoining main residence features three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with spacious living and dining rooms, both with fireplaces, and a kitchen with a centre island and breakfast area. A sweeping wooden staircase, stained glass, hardwood flooring and detailed trim highlight the home's historic character. A separate tenanted residential space provides existing rental income. Set on nearly half an acre with approximately 154 feet of frontage and parking for 12+ vehicles, including a garage, the property offers valuable space and accessibility for residential and commercial occupants. Steps from Centre in the Square and Kitchener Public Library, it's minutes from Downtown Kitchener's restaurants, shops and businesses. For entrepreneurs, investors or those seeking a distinctive live-work opportunity, the Sonneck House offers a chance to bring new purpose to a property with over 150 years of history. Located within Kitchener's Strategic Growth Area (SGA), future uses are subject to applicable zoning, heritage requirements and municipal approvals.
- Property Type:
- Land
- Property SubType:
- Mixed Use
- Listing General Location:
- 212 - Downtown Kitchener/East Ward, 2 - Kitchener East
- Bathrooms:
- - (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Lot Details:
- 153.8 x 129.21
- Lot Depth:
- 129'2½"
- Lot Frontage:
- 153'10"
- Frontage Type:
- West
- Lot Shape:
- 154.05 ft x 129.22 ft x 154.05 ft x 129.21 ft
- Kitchens:
- 0
- County Or Parish:
- Waterloo
- Taxes:
- Signup
- Features:
- Crops Included: No, Garage: No, New Construction: No
- Number of Buildings:
- 0
- Fireplace:
- false
- Water Supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer (Municipal)
- false
- No
- No
- HST Applicable To Sale Price:
- Call LBO
- Association Fee:
- Signup
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Signup
- Association Fee 2:
- Signup
- Association Fee 2 Frequency:
- Signup
- Administrative Fee:
- Signup
- Features:
- Crops Included: No, Garage: No, New Construction: No
- Road Access Fee:
- Signup
- Condo Corporation:
- No
- Zoning:
- SGA-2
- Total Acres:
- 0
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Lot Site Features:
- Urban, City Lot
- Soil Test:
- No
- Features:
- Crops Included: No, Garage: No, New Construction: No
- Total Units:
- Signup
- Listed Date:
- Nov 06, 2026
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Historic brick exterior featuring a multi-story covered porch, ornate architectural detailing, bay windows, dual brick chimneys, and an attached two-car garage -
Brick exterior with stone quoins, dual-level covered porch featuring decorative woodwork, bay window, and double-car garage
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Historic red brick exterior featuring ornate wooden porch detailing, a covered front veranda, an upper-level balcony with railings, and arched window headers
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Brick exterior featuring a neoclassical portico, stone-capped stair pedestals, Corinthian columns, and a decorative transom window
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Historic brick exterior featuring arched window detailing, multiple chimneys, and a multi-level roofline, situated on a lot with mature landscaping
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Expansive grass lawn featuring mature trees, a chain-link perimeter fence, and exposed brick exterior masonry
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Grand foyer featuring a sweeping wooden staircase with an ornate carved newel post, stained glass window with arched trim, dark wood-finish millwork, and wide-plank wood flooring
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Entryway featuring stained glass windows, wood-finish flooring, a dark-stained wood staircase with a decorative newel post, a glass-paned double entry door with a transom, and a hanging metal lantern fixture
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Living area featuring wood-finish flooring, a decorative fireplace mantle, an ornate ceiling medallion with a tiered chandelier, and a bay window
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Ornate plaster ceiling medallion with intricate relief detailing, featuring a multi-arm metal chandelier with a distressed white finish and six candelabra-style light fixtures
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Living space featuring wood-finish flooring, a decorative fireplace mantle, a multi-arm chandelier, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a bay window
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Bay window featuring hardwood flooring, crown molding, paneled walls, and a cast-iron radiator
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Dining area featuring wood-finish flooring, crown molding, chair rail trim, a central multi-arm chandelier with a decorative ceiling medallion, and a white mantelpiece
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Fireplace featuring a white mantel with classic millwork, an exposed red brick firebox, and a stone hearth with geometric tile inlay, flanked by built-in white shelving
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Hardwood flooring, decorative ceiling medallion with a tiered chandelier, chair rail molding, and a solid wood door with a glass pane
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Custom fabric-covered valance featuring intricate print detail, installed above an arched multi-pane window and a wood entry door with crown molding
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, a central island with an integrated sink and butcher-block countertop, and a bay window
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Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, wood-finish flooring, a central island with a built-in dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and crown molding
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Bay window featuring floor-to-ceiling moulding, custom casing, and wood-finish flooring
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Custom cabinetry featuring decorative crown molding and paneled doors, expansive wood-finish countertops, and stainless steel refrigerator
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Grand staircase featuring dark-stained wood railings, decorative newel posts, and wood-finish flooring, illuminated by a multi-pane glass lantern pendant light
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White vanity with decorative glass door panel and single-drawer storage, polished finish faucet, rectangular mirror with metallic frame, and tile flooring
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Grand staircase featuring a dark wood-finish railing with detailed balusters, wood-finish flooring, a multi-pane window with wood trim, and a decorative lantern-style pendant light
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Grand staircase featuring dark wood treads and handrails, intricate balustrade with a prominent newel post, stone-surfaced bottom step, and a multi-pane glass lantern pendant light
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Tray ceiling with ornate center medallion, fireplace with decorative mantel, wood-finish flooring, and multiple large windows
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Fireplace featuring a light-toned stone surround with carved corbel detailing and a black metal insert with herringbone-patterned interior panels, set atop a black tile hearth
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Tray ceiling featuring decorative crown molding, central medallion, and a multi-light ceiling fan
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High-ceiling room featuring dark wood-finish flooring, a decorative pendant light fixture, a cast-iron radiator, and a multi-panel door
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Built-in open shelving units and a decorative leaded glass transom window
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Clawfoot tub with polished chrome hardware, glass block walk-in shower, decorative crystal-style chandelier, horizontal wood-framed transom window, and white beadboard wainscoting
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Room featuring wood-finish flooring, dual windows with decorative molding, ceiling fan with integrated lighting, and a metal radiator
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Reception area featuring wood-finish flooring, built-in shelving, custom front desk with stone countertop, crown molding, and decorative wall paneling
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Open floor plan featuring wood-finish flooring, a crystal chandelier, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a staircase with an ornamental metal railing
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Open-concept commercial space featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, decorative chandeliers, and oversized windows
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Wood-finish flooring, custom built-in floor-to-ceiling cabinetry with integrated mirrors, botanical patterned wallpaper, multi-arm crystal chandelier, and large dual-pane windows
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Spacious room featuring wood-finish flooring, multi-pane windows with casing, crown molding, and an overhead crystal-style chandelier
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Room featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a window with casing
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Patterned wallpaper above chair rail molding, multi-tier crystal chandelier, vanity with glass-panel cabinet door, mirror with beveled frame, and wood-finish flooring
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Aerial perspective of an urban setting featuring dense high-rise architecture, established commercial infrastructure, centralized green space, and extensive paved street networks
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Aerial perspective of an urban setting featuring established parkland, mature deciduous trees, high-rise residential buildings, and proximity to a central business district
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Aerial urban landscape featuring a dense city skyline, multi-story residential towers, established greenery, and municipal infrastructure
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Aerial perspective of urban setting featuring multi-story brick architecture, integrated paved walkways, established mature trees, and street-level signalized intersection infrastructure
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Aerial perspective of a park featuring mature deciduous and coniferous trees, paved walkways, and designated outdoor seating areas
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Listed by Flux Realty
Data was last updated November 7, 2026 at 01:50 AM (UTC)
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