$1,050,000
For sale: Detached

Set on a picturesque 0.736-acre lot in Thornton, this spacious family home offers privacy, scenic views, and room for your family to truly settle in. Surrounded by rolling fields and mature greenery, the property provides a peaceful backdrop while still being close to town amenities. Inside, the home features 4+1 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, offering plenty of space for a growing family or multi-generational living. The living room is warm and inviting with a classic wood-burning fireplace, while the family room offers a second fireplace and a walkout to the 3-season sunroom, creating the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while taking in the views. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with ample cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a pantry, along with a charming chalkboard wall to help keep the household organized. A formal dining room sits just off the kitchen, offering a dedicated space for family dinners, holiday meals, and larger get-togethers. A main floor bedroom provides excellent flexibility-ideal for guests, those who prefer to avoid stairs, or as a bright and inspiring home office overlooking the surrounding landscape. Upstairs, the oversized primary bedroom offers plenty of room to relax, complete with double closets and a recently renovated 4-piece ensuite featuring heated floors, a frameless glass shower, and dual shower heads. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed 3-piece bathroom, completing the upper level of this spacious family home. The lower level extends the living space with a large rec room, perfect for movie nights or family gatherings, along with a fifth bedroom and a generous 3-piece ensuite with heated floors, making it an excellent retreat for guests or teens. Step outside to a backyard designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy evenings in your swim spa overlooking open fields or host friends and family on the newer deck, all while taking in the peaceful rural setting.
Sold data
Detached homes in Essa (Thornton) took a median of 36 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 18 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 59, across 53 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 50 days.
The median sale price was $799,900.
Homes sold for about 4.2% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 0% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 23% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 53 recorded sales in the last 90 days — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
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