40 Tannery Street, Cambridge, ON
Village Square, 40 Tannery Street East, Hespeler, Cambridge
There are condos, and then there is this. Tucked into the heart of Hespeler Village at Village Square, this self-contained two-storey condominium townhouse offers something genuinely rare in today's market: the layout and privacy of a house, the ease of condo living, and a location that most buyers don't even know to dream about.
A Home That Has Been Thoughtfully Refreshed
Step inside and you immediately sense that this unit has been well cared for and recently updated. The entire unit has been freshly painted throughout, with newer laminate flooring installed in the living, dining, and entry areas, giving the space a clean, contemporary feel that is move-in ready.
The galley-style kitchen is practical and well-appointed, featuring white upper and lower cabinetry, dark countertops, a tiled backsplash, and a full suite of appliances including a refrigerator, coil-top stove with over-the-range microwave, and ample storage. The kitchen opens toward the dining room, where a classic chandelier fixture hangs above the space and a window pulls in natural light from the courtyard side of the building.
The living room is spacious and airy, anchored by a large sliding glass door that walks out to your own private open terrace. That terrace surrounded by a solid stucco parapet wall, looks out over the mature tree canopy behind the complex. It is a peaceful and genuinely usable outdoor space.
A two-piece powder room on the main floor adds practicality for guests and everyday living.
The Upper Level: Comfortable, Quiet, and Functional
An oak staircase with turned spindles and ball-top newel posts carries you to the upper level, which is fully carpeted and noticeably quiet. Two good-sized bedrooms both feature baseboard electric heating, natural light, and a calm, neutral palette that works with any furnishings. The room with the treetop view is particularly serene.
The four-piece bathroom is clean and functional, with a full vanity, dark laminate countertop, an under-mount sink, a medicine cabinet with mirror, and a tub-shower combination with built-in shelving and grab bar.
Perhaps one of the most appreciated features of this unit is the dedicated laundry and storage room on the upper level, housing a full-size Crosley washer and dryer with shelving above. No hauling laundry to a shared basement facility. Your laundry stays where it belongs, right in your home.
The Location: Hespeler's Best-Kept Secret
Hespeler is one of those places that people who live there rarely leave, and buyers who discover it wonder why it took them so long to find it. As one of Cambridge's three original communities, Hespeler has maintained its own fiercely independent identity long after amalgamation in 1973. It has its own downtown, its own river, its own sense of community, and a character that simply cannot be manufactured.
Nestled against the Speed River, Hespeler Village boasts great retail shops, professional services, restaurants, and entertainment spaces, with the Hespeler Village Market bringing fresh produce and artisan crafts to the downtown core every Friday from June through September.
Forbes Park, steps from this condo, is home to the Hespeler Tennis Club and the annual Hespeler Village Music Festival, which takes place each July, along with a splash pad, playground, and open green space that make it a hub of community life throughout the warm months.
The W.G. Johnson Centre, Hespeler's full-service community recreation facility adjacent to Forbes Park, offers a swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, exercise rooms, and meeting spaces, an amenity that many much larger communities simply do not have.
The Speed River Trail provides walking and cycling access along the river corridor, connecting through Hespeler and extending south toward Preston's Riverside Park, making it a genuine quality-of-life feature for residents who value daily river access for jogging, cycling, dog walking, or simply being near water.
The historic Idea Exchange library, housed in a beautifully renovated 1922 Carnegie building with a modern glass addition, is within easy walking distance. So are the local breweries, cafes, and restaurants that have contributed to Hespeler's quiet culinary renaissance. Transit, places of worship, and the fire department are all nearby, making day-to-day life both convenient and well-supported.
Who Is This Home For?
This unit works exceptionally well for the downsizer who wants to shed the burden of house maintenance without giving up space, privacy, or a real sense of home. It suits the first-time buyer looking for something distinctive and walkable rather than a cookie-cutter suburban townhouse. It works for the professional or couple who values community, outdoor access, and the kind of neighbourhood where you actually know your neighbours. And it holds genuine appeal for the investor, given the strong rental demand in Cambridge's urban cores.
Come See Hespeler the Way the Locals Know It
There is a reason people who live in Hespeler tend to stay. The combination of genuine small-town character, mature neighbourhood beauty, walkable amenities, and exceptional green space is not something you stumble across every day. This two-storey condo at Village Square puts all of that right outside your front door.
Contact Dale Dyer and MelodyAnn Thornton, Power of 2 Real Estate Team at RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc., to arrange your private showing today.
