$899,000
For sale: Detached

Located on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Downtown Port Hope, this distinctive 1850s-built home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Guests are greeted by a beautiful open foyer featuring a striking floor design and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The living room impresses with a sun-soaked layout, a wall of windows, and a soaring two-storey ceiling. In contrast, the spacious dining room showcases detailed trim and high baseboards, an ideal setting for holiday gatherings and year-round entertaining. The kitchen is designed for hosting, offering generous cabinet and counter space, a coffee bar area, gas stove, breakfast bar, and a prep counter accented by pendant lighting. A character-filled sitting or music room connects to the family room through an elegant arched doorway. The cozy family room features an ornate decorative fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gardens. A main-floor three-piece bathroom and a convenient laundry room complete this level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers a spacious retreat with dual closets featuring French doors, high ceilings, and recessed lighting. The bathroom includes skylights, a glass shower enclosure, and a relaxing soaker tub. Two well-appointed bedrooms and an open loft ideal for a home office or guest space complete the upper floor plan. Outside, a private secret garden oasis awaits. Enjoy a covered porch perfect for morning coffee in any weather, a back patio ideal for alfresco dining, and lush mature trees and gardens, all complemented by a charming bunkie. Situated moments from Trinity College School local amenities, downtown shops, and restaurants, this home offers the exceptional lifestyle Port Hope is known for, with easy access to the 401.
Sold data
Detached homes in Port Hope took a median of 26 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 13 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 49, across 58 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 38 days.
The median sale price was $744,950.
Homes sold for about 2.3% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 14% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 24% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 58 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.
Schools
Port Hope has 3 Fraser Institute–rated schools (2 elementary and 1 secondary), averaging 4.7/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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