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$1,488,000Asking Price

14 Colborne Street, Markham, ON L3T 1Z6

Thornhill, Markham

Detached
4
Bedrooms
2
Baths
4
Parking
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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.

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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.

Key Info

  • 1.5-Storey Detached
  • 2-Car Driveway
  • 2-Car Detached Garage
  • Yonge / Colborne
  • 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 $7,549 in 2025
  • Possession: 45-60-90

Details

  • No Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Designation: Heritage
  • Sewers
  • Municipal Water
  •  
  • MLS #N12491352
  • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CENTRES

Extras

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
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)
Gta  ({{ '135056.828125' | minifiedCurrency }})

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%