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Christine Domina

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 3500-5000

Subdivision Rural Port Hope

MLS Listing ID X13565016

Style 2-Storey

Bedrooms 4

Annual Tax Amount $9,515

Tax Year 2025

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Historic Elegance meets country Grandeur in Port Hope. Welcome to the iconic Durham House, a meticulously preserved historic treasure dating back to 1820 and crafted by the renowned Massey Family. Constructed with rare and prestigious triple-brick; an extraordinary luxury at the time reserved only for the wealthiest of homeowners, this 5,300 sq ft residence stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship.Nestled amid mature trees on a sprawling, storybook setting of 18 acres, this estate offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Canadian heritage with incredible lifestyle or venue potential. Step inside to discover elegant, stately principal rooms infused with the grace of a bygone era. Rich period details, soaring ceilings, and timeless charm echo through the living room, formal dining room, and family room. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting an oversized island with a comfortable sitting and eating area. With 4 generous bedrooms, the home also offers the exciting potential to create a luxurious new principal suite with a spa bathroom. The sunroom, flooded with natural light, offers breathtaking views of the formal gardens and oversized pool, invoking the glamour of Gatsby-era garden parties. Beyond the main residence, a reclaimed barn has been thoughtfully transformed into separate living quarters-ideal as an independent guest house, creative studio, rental opportunity, or a sophisticated catering and staging hub for private events. Outdoors, expansive sweeping lawns with abundant space for guest parking or marquee tents descend to a serene 7-acre river-fed pond, complete with a dock and boathouse. Whether you are seeking an iconic family estate, a countryside retreat, or a premier event and hospitality venue, this one-of-a-kind property won't disappoint. Don't miss your chance to become this unique property's next custodian.

Location

Province ON

County Northumberland

Area Northumberland

Rooms

Family Room Yes

Basement Partially Finished

Kitchen 1

Interior

Interior Features Built-In Oven

Cooling Central Air

Inclusions 2 fridges, stove, 2 dishwashers, washer & dryer, all electrical light fixtures, standing freezer, 2 bar fridges, induction cooktop, warming drawer. Coach House: dishwasher, washer & dryer, stove, fridge. All curtains and window treatments/dressings and fixtures, 2 large outdoor pots containing small trees by front door (outside dining room windows), 6 stone/cement flower pots around the fountain in the back patio (2 urn-shaped; 4 surrounding the fountain), 2 large wicker hampers (one by library fireplace; one by formal sitting room fireplace).

Exterior

Parking Features Private

Garage Spaces 3.0

Pool Inground

Roof Type Asphalt Shingle

Lot Frontage 1300.0

Total Parking Spaces 7

Building

Foundation Stone

Others

Senior Community Yes

ParcelsYN No

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Listed by Johnston & Daniel

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Christine Domina

+1(416) 873-4747

Realtor License ID: 9603994

4558 County 10 RD Port Hope, ON L1A 3V5

Christine Domina

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