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$1,588,000Asking Price

14 Colborne Street, Markham, ON L3T 1Z6

Thornhill, Markham

Detached
3 + 1
Bedrooms
2
Baths
4
Parking
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Welcome to the Red Cottage, A Chapter of Thornhill History! A heritage home built in 1846, nestled in the heart of Thornhills quaint and historic village. This lovingly restored gem blends timeless character with modern comfort. Set behind a charming white picket fence, the 2-storey residence showcases a classic combination of clapboard and board and batten with cedar shake roof and a deceivingly spacious layout. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 baths, and the convenience of second-floor laundry and the option of using the main floor as a primary bedroom. The home was thoughtfully and professionally restored and updated by renowned architect B. Napier Simpson Jr., with great care taken to preserve its historic warmth and detail. Outdoors, a private fenced yard bursts with an overflowing multi-coloured flower garden, creating a picturesque backdrop for every season. A double detached garage adds practicality with direct access to back garden patio and kitchen side door. Honouring its historic roots yet designed for contemporary living, the residence has been fully modernized with 200-amp electrical service, central heating, and air conditioning, delivering the comfort and efficiency of today without compromising its enduring character. Rich with history and surrounded by the character of a boutique niche neighbourhood. A vibrant community, with specialty grocery and restaurants, and transit the Red Cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of Thornhills past while enjoying the comforts of today. (Call/text L/A for appt times)

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Welcome to the Red Cottage, A Chapter of Thornhill History! A heritage home built in 1846, nestled in the heart of Thornhills quaint and historic village. This lovingly restored gem blends timeless character with modern comfort. Set behind a charming white picket fence, the 2-storey residence showcases a classic combination of clapboard and board and batten with cedar shake roof and a deceivingly spacious layout. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms plus a den, 2 baths, and the convenience of second-floor laundry and the option of using the main floor as a primary bedroom. The home was thoughtfully and professionally restored and updated by renowned architect B. Napier Simpson Jr., with great care taken to preserve its historic warmth and detail. Outdoors, a private fenced yard bursts with an overflowing multi-coloured flower garden, creating a picturesque backdrop for every season. A double detached garage adds practicality with direct access to back garden patio and kitchen side door. Honouring its historic roots yet designed for contemporary living, the residence has been fully modernized with 200-amp electrical service, central heating, and air conditioning, delivering the comfort and efficiency of today without compromising its enduring character. Rich with history and surrounded by the character of a boutique niche neighbourhood. A vibrant community, with specialty grocery and restaurants, and transit the Red Cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of Thornhills past while enjoying the comforts of today. (Call/text L/A for appt times)

Key Info

  • 2-Storey Detached
  • 2-Car Driveway
  • 2-Car Detached Garage
  • Yonge & John
  • 1500-2000 Approximate Sq Feet
  • Crawl Space Basement
  • 1 Kitchen
  • Forced Air Gas Heating
  • Central Air

Property

  • Lot Size 90 x 62 Feet
  • Wood Exterior
  • Taxes were $7,603 in 2025
  • Possession: 90 Day TBA

Details

  • No Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Designation: Heritage
  • Sewers
  • Municipal Water
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  • MLS #N12380281
  • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENTRES

Extras

Room Floor Dimensions Details
1 Kitchen Main 17.81' x 7.97' Ceramic Floor, Walkout To Deck
2 Den Main 8.50' x 8.99' Broadloom, Overlooks Garden
Washroom1 3-Piece Bathroom on Ground Floor
Washroom1 3-Piece Bathroom

Who lives here?

Thornhill, Markham is a north GTA neighbourhood notable for its singles, renters, university grads, education, law & public sector professionals, salespeople and tradespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants from Iran and the Philippines, and Persian, Russian and Korean speakers. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of adults aged 25 to 29, 25 to 29, 25 to 29, 25 to 29 and 25 to 29 and seniors aged 65 to 74.

Families

Kids Per Family

1.1

kids per family
in the neighbourhood.

Markham  (1.3)
Gta  ({{ '1.29999995231628' | number: 1 }})

Singles

46% of residents are
single and loving it.

46% singles

Markham (39%)
Gta ({{ '44.8800010681152' | number: 0 }}%)

Renters

42% of residents
are renters.

42% renters

Markham (15%)
Gta ({{ '33.0200004577637' | number: 0 }}%)

Education

50% of residents are
university grads.

50% university grads

Markham (48%)
Gta ({{ '43.6699981689453' | number: 0 }}%)

Income

Average Household Income

$120K

is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.

Markham  ($134K)
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Professions

Professions

Sales 15%
Business 9%
Government 9%
Trades 7%
Management 7%

Immigrants

56% of residents were
born outside of Canada.

56% immigrants

Markham (60%)
Gta ({{ '45.4300003051758' | number: 0 }}%)

Birthplace - All

Iran was once home to 12.5% of immigrants.
China 6.6%
Philippines 5.6%
South Korea 4.3%
Russia 1.9%

12.5% from Iran
All-time

Birthplace - Recent

Iran was once home to 1.6% of immigrants.
Philippines 1.5%
China 1.4%
South Korea 0.4%
Ukraine 0.1%

1.6% from Iran
Recent

Foreign Languages

Foreign Languages

Persian 13%
Russian 8%
Mandarin 6%
Korean 6%
Cantonese 3%

Religions

Religions

Christian 54%
Jewish 13%
Muslim 10%
Buddhist 2%
Hindu 1%