1261 Holt Road
Bowmanville, Clarington, L1C 6G8
$21,500,000
Listed 98 days ago · MLS® E13557200
About this home
Welcome to 1261 Holt Road, one of the original homesteads of historic Darlington Township in the Municipality of Clarington. Set on 99 + picturesque acres, this exceptional farm offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the area's rich agricultural heritage. The land has been lovingly maintained by the same family for generations with a circa 1895 brick farmhouse with five bedrooms, one bathroom, geo-thermal heating and an existing tenant. Surrounding the home is a collection of farm buildings, including a driving shed/garage, several barns including a milking barn, implement sheds, storage sheds and a chicken barn. Approximately 85 acres of productive, workable farmland provides excellent opportunities for continued farming, investment and future possibilities. Nestled in the southern portion of historic Darlington township within the rapidly growing Municipality of Clarington, the property offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living and exceptional convenience. Enjoy easy access to Highways 401, 418, 407 and 115/35, with the future Go Train service expected to further enhance connectivity. Whether you are looking to invest in productive farmland or become the next steward of a remarkable historic property, 1261 Holt Road presents a truly unique opportunity. Own a piece of Clarington's past while investing in its exciting future.
Details
- Type
- Farm
- Age
- 100+ years
- Lot
- 3157.3 × 1360.53 ft
- Property tax
- $5,857 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Bowmanville
- Municipality
- Clarington
Heating, cooling and services
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Water and sewer
- Septic
- Utilities
- Available
Building and exterior
- Age
- 100+
- Building area
- 4,313,891 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Holt Road south of Bloor st and north of Baseline, east side.
- Business type
- Cash Crop
History of this address
6 earlier listings at this address, with sold and leased prices. Create a free account or sign in to see them.
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Holy Family Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 27%1.7 km - Dr. Ross Tilley Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 67%2.1 km
Secondary
- Clarington Central Secondary School
EQAO: Gr 9 math 40%, literacy test 84%2.3 km
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area L1C
- Owners / renters
- 80% / 20%
- Median household income
- $109,000
- Average age
- 38
- Children under 15
- 21%
- Homes
- 70% detached, 3% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 50,217
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tamil 0.9%, Urdu 0.5%, Spanish 0.3%, Dari 0.3%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s mapping.
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Safety
Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Central Lake Ontario Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 59 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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Internet Limited
Up to 5/1 Mbps available here by cable, fibre or DSL.
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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
Listed by Royal Service Real Estate Inc..
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