You can buy KFC founder Colonel Sanders' former Ontario home for $1.5 million

In a world where celebrity homes usually involve Hollywood actors, chart-topping musicians, or Toronto Maple Leafs players, one Mississauga property is offering something a little different.

For $1.5 million, you can buy the former Ontario home of the man whose face still stares down at you from buckets of fried chicken around the world: Colonel Harland Sanders.

Located at 1337 Melton Dr. in Mississauga, the home recently hit the market, giving buyers a rare chance to own a small piece of fast-food history.

The front of the house with landscaped gardens. 

Long before KFC became a global empire with more than 30,000 locations worldwide, Sanders was personally overseeing the brand's Canadian expansion.

The kitchen. 

According to Visit Mississauga, Sanders and his wife, Claudia, moved north in 1965 to manage operations for what was then known as Kentucky Fried Chicken. The couple settled into what was described as a modest bungalow near Dixie Road and The Queensway.

The living room. 

The neighbourhood has changed dramatically over the past six decades, and so has the house.

One of four bedrooms. 

While Sanders would still recognize the address, he might need a moment to recognize the home itself.

The primary ensuite bathroom. 

Today, the property is a sprawling four-level side split offering more than 2,000 square feet of finished living space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two laundry areas, multiple living spaces, and enough room to comfortably accommodate a growing or multi-generational family.

The family room. 

The biggest transformation came in 2014, when the home underwent a significant addition, partially designed by award-winning Mississauga interior designer Jane Lockhart.

The dining room. 

The result is a house that feels considerably larger and more modern than its mid-century origins would suggest.

The open-concept main floor. 

At the heart of the home is an open-concept kitchen that flows into the main living and dining areas, while large windows overlooking the backyard help fill the space with natural light.

The primary suite. 

One of the standout features is a main-floor primary suite that functions almost like a private retreat, complete with an accessible ensuite featuring heated floors and a skylight, as well as its own laundry and mudroom.

The lower-level recreation room. 

Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and another full bathroom, while the lower level includes a large recreation room, a third bathroom, a second laundry area, and extensive storage space.

The backyard. 

Outside, the property comes with landscaped gardens, irrigation systems, a powered garden shed, and a private backyard patio.

The living room. 

The list of upgrades is lengthy and includes a backup generator, central vacuum system, electric sliding rear doors, two fireplaces, and heated soffits installed in 2022.

A bedroom. 

The home sits in one of Mississauga's most established neighbourhoods, just minutes from Sherway Gardens, Long Branch GO Station, Trillium Health Partners' Queensway Health Centre, major highways, parks, and schools.

The lower level. 

Sanders and his wife lived in Mississauga for part of each year until his death in 1980 at the age of 90.

The entryway. 

While plenty of homes come with claims of celebrity connections, it's not every day that a property can say it once belonged to one of the most recognizable faces in food history.

One of two laundry rooms. 

And unlike the Colonel's famous secret recipe, this piece of KFC history is available for public purchase.

The back of the house. 

Currently, 1337 Melton Dr. is listed for $1,499,000.