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Burford, Ontario

Living in Burford

A local guide from someone who has called Burford home for 16 years: the village, the country around it, and what to know before you buy or sell here.

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The 1914 post office with its clock tower on King Street, Burford

The village

Why people choose Burford

Burford sits about 8 km west of Brantford along Highway 53, which becomes King Street through the middle of the village. First settled in 1793, it's one of the oldest communities in the County of Brant, and it still has the feel of a place where people know each other.

You get small-town streets, a local elementary school, and farmland in every direction, with Brantford's shopping and Highway 403 about ten minutes away.

Jon has lived here for 16 years. His wife's family were born and raised in Burford, and he's coached local teams and sponsored hockey, baseball and soccer. He knows the creek, the King Street businesses and the back roads because they're his, too.

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At a glance

Burford at a glance

Where County of Brant, about 8 km west of Brantford on Highway 53 (King Street)
Getting around Highway 403 via Brantford; Hamilton and the GTA are within commuting range
Schools Burford District Elementary in the village; secondary students go to Paris or Brantford
Community The Burford Fall Fair runs every Thanksgiving weekend and has been held in Burford since 1893
Heritage Settled in 1793; the 1906 Burford Armoury is a designated heritage building
Golf Burford Golf Links, an 18-hole semi-private course just outside the village
Outdoors Lions Centennial Park, the village trail and its footbridge, ball diamonds, courts and the creek
Nearby Harley, Cathcart, Scotland and Oakland, plus Brantford, Paris and Woodstock
A country property with open fields

Country properties

Buying a rural home around Burford

Much of what sells around Burford is outside the village: country homes, hobby farms and acreage. These purchases need more homework than a house in town, and the right conditions in your offer protect you.

  • Well water: flow rate and a water quality test
  • Septic: age, type, and an inspection
  • Zoning and permitted uses, especially for animals or a home business
  • Heating fuel, insulation and internet options
  • Barns, sheds and outbuildings: condition and permits

Selling in Burford

Selling a Burford home or farm property

Buyers for Burford come from across the region. Jon prices with local comparables and markets to people looking for exactly this kind of place.

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Local pricing

Recent Burford and area sales, adjusted for lot size, outbuildings and condition.

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Rural paperwork ready

Well, septic, survey and permit records gathered before you list.

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Reach the right buyers

MLS® System, REALTOR.ca and targeted ads aimed at Brantford, Hamilton and GTA buyers.

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Negotiate and close

Every condition, from water tests to financing, tracked to closing day.

Around the village

Life in Burford

Parks, trails, ball fields and a main street with real history. Photos taken around Burford.

King Street, Burford, Ontario
King Street The 1914 post office and clock tower in the heart of the village.
Burford Community Centre, Burford, Ontario
Burford Community Centre The village's community and recreation hub.
Lions Centennial Park, Burford, Ontario
Lions Centennial Park Green space, trails and a pavilion close to the village core.
Along the water, Burford, Ontario
Along the water Quiet, tree-lined water just steps from the trail.
The trail bridge, Burford, Ontario
The trail bridge A walking and cycling bridge on the village trail.
Ball diamond, Burford, Ontario
Ball diamond Bleachers, dugouts and summer evenings at the park.
Tennis & pickleball, Burford, Ontario
Tennis & pickleball Outdoor courts, with basketball nets alongside.
Skate park, Burford, Ontario
Skate park A concrete skate park beside the ball fields.
Country roads, Burford, Ontario
Country roads Open roads and farmland in every direction.
A golfer teeing off on a tree-lined course (illustrative stock photo)
Golf just outside town Burford Golf Links is an 18-hole semi-private course a short drive from the village. Illustrative photo.

Questions

Burford FAQs

How far is Burford from Brantford?

About 8 km west along Highway 53, roughly a ten-minute drive to the west side of the city.

When is the Burford Fall Fair?

Every Thanksgiving weekend. It has been held in Burford since 1893 and is one of the area's biggest events of the year.

Where do kids go to school?

Burford District Elementary School is in the village. Secondary students generally attend high school in Paris or Brantford. Check the school board's boundaries for any specific address.

Do homes in Burford have municipal water and sewer?

It depends on the property. Many rural homes around Burford use a private well and septic system. Jon confirms services for every home and builds the right conditions into your offer.

Next step

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