$1,488,000Asking Price
Looking for the charm of yesteryear? This wonderful heritage home built in 1846 sits in the heart of Thornhill's quaint historic village. Lovingly restored, it blends timeless character with modern comfort. Behind its charming white picket fence, the 1.5 storey residence features classic clapboard and board-and-batten siding with a cedar shake roof. Discover the generous main floor offering living and dining open combination + the family room. Two additional rooms on the main floor allows for a den and optional primary bedroom. There are 2 separate staircases leading to second-floor laundry, and 2 bedrooms + 3 piece bath. Entire home professionally restored by architect B. Napier Simpson Jr., preserving its original warmth and detail while introducing thoughtful required modern updates. Fully modernized with 200-amp electrical service, central gas heating, and air conditioning. The fenced backyard bursts with colourful gardens, creating a private, picturesque retreat. A double detached garage adds convenience, with access to the back patio and kitchen side door. The Red Cottage delivers today's comfort without sacrificing its heritage charm. Rich in history and surrounded by a walkable boutique neighbourhood of specialty shops, cafés, and transit, this is a rare opportunity to own a cherished piece of Thornhill's past-beautifully adapted for modern living.
Looking for the charm of yesteryear? This wonderful heritage home built in 1846 sits in the heart of Thornhill's quaint historic village. Lovingly restored, it blends timeless character with modern comfort. Behind its charming white picket fence, the 1.5 storey residence features classic clapboard and board-and-batten siding with a cedar shake roof. Discover the generous main floor offering living and dining open combination + the family room. Two additional rooms on the main floor allows for a den and optional primary bedroom. There are 2 separate staircases leading to second-floor laundry, and 2 bedrooms + 3 piece bath. Entire home professionally restored by architect B. Napier Simpson Jr., preserving its original warmth and detail while introducing thoughtful required modern updates. Fully modernized with 200-amp electrical service, central gas heating, and air conditioning. The fenced backyard bursts with colourful gardens, creating a private, picturesque retreat. A double detached garage adds convenience, with access to the back patio and kitchen side door. The Red Cottage delivers today's comfort without sacrificing its heritage charm. Rich in history and surrounded by a walkable boutique neighbourhood of specialty shops, cafés, and transit, this is a rare opportunity to own a cherished piece of Thornhill's past-beautifully adapted for modern living.
See More| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Ground | 17.81' x 7.97' | Ceramic Floor, Walkout To Deck |
| 2 | Den | Ground | 8.50' x 8.99' | Broadloom |
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom on Ground Floor | ||||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom | ||||
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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.
Kids Per Family
1.1
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
46%
of residents are
single and loving it.
46% singles
Markham (39%)
42%
of residents
are renters.
42% renters
Markham (15%)
50%
of residents are
university grads.
50% university grads
Markham (48%)Average Household Income
$120K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
| Sales | 15% |
| Business | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Trades | 7% |
| Management | 7% |
56%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
56% immigrants
Markham (60%)12.5% from Iran
All-time
1.6% from Iran
Recent
Foreign Languages
| Persian | 13% |
| Russian | 8% |
| Mandarin | 6% |
| Korean | 6% |
| Cantonese | 3% |
Religions
| Christian | 54% |
| Jewish | 13% |
| Muslim | 10% |
| Buddhist | 2% |
| Hindu | 1% |