163 Ontario Street
Cobourg, Cobourg, K9A 3B6
$2,499,900
- 5+1 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 10 parking
- 5000 + sq ft
Listed 82 days ago · MLS® X13619912
About this home
One of four private residences built by the prominent Burnet Brothers circa 1864 whose chief building legacy was the iconic Victoria Hall in downtown Cobourg. This landmark century home makes a bold statement from the street with its pillared circular drive entry with iron gates & classic crisp white exterior with bold black accents. A gorgeous arched front entry with curved transom window welcomes you to the foyer that leads to the grand centre hall with soaring ceilings, crown moulding & rich hardwood floors. The front formal living & dining rooms are perfectly scaled for entertaining large groups & feature original fireplaces & large windows that fill the spaces with warm natural light. A beautiful & well-appointed chef's kitchen is the heart of the home with its large centre island Wolf Range & Sub-zero Fridge/Freezer, stand alone wine cooler & designated pantry room. The open breakfast area overlooks the fully fenced rear yard with inground pool, cabana, patios, sports court & sweeping lawns & mature gardens. Large main floor office, separate gym room & a sunken hexagon shaped conservatory/great room with soaring waffled cathedral ceiling, fireplace, floor to ceiling windows & double garden door walkout to rear yard. One of two staircases up to the dream primary suite with dressing room, walk-in closet & 5pc ensuite bath with large glass shower & water closet. Three further well sized second floor bedrooms one with full ensuite while the north bedrooms share a lux Jack & Jill bath with walk through shower. Fully finished lower level with massive recreation area, large bedroom with above grade windows, wine room & laundry. The lower is very well suited for Nanny's quarters or extended family. This stately residence is filled with unique architectural features & is perfectly suited for the active family who loves to entertain. Located on one of the most sought-after streets in Cobourg a stone's throw to Lake Ontario, Beach & downtown amenities. See VTour.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 5000 + sq ft
- Lot
- 162.2 × 161.01 ft
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Garage
- Attached
- Kitchens
- 2
- Property tax
- $18,273 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Cobourg
- Municipality
- Cobourg
- Price per sq ft
- ~$500 (about the same as detached houses in Cobourg)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 2 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 4-piece (upper), 1 × 6-piece (upper), 1 × 4-piece (lower)
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 15 above ground + 7 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Family Room, Rec Room
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, In-Law Suite, Storage
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle, Flat
- Foundation
- Concrete, Stone
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- West
- Pool
- Inground
- Outdoor
- Deck, Landscaped, Landscape Lighting, Controlled Entry, Patio
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Total parking
- 10
- Driveway and parking
- Circular Drive
Lot
- Size
- 162.2 × 161.01 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Fenced Yard, Lake/Pond, Marina, Park, Wooded/Treed, Level
- Cross street
- Clyde/Ontario
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 2.8 × 2 m (9'2" × 6'7") | Hardwood Floor, 2 Pc Bath |
| Living Room | Main | 5.38 × 8.69 m (17'8" × 28'6") | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor |
| Dining Room | Main | 5.59 × 7.42 m (18'4" × 24'4") | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.59 × 8.52 m (18'4" × 27'11") | Centre Island, B/I Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen |
| Pantry | Main | 3.75 × 2.8 m (12'4" × 9'2") | B/I Shelves |
| Office | Main | 5.47 × 4 m (17'11" × 13'1") | Large Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Exercise Room | Main | 3.69 × 2.94 m (12'1" × 9'8") | Large Window |
| Great Room | Main | 6.87 × 6.76 m (22'6" × 22'2") | Coffered Ceiling(s), Window Floor to Ceiling, Fireplace |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.3 × 2.3 m (7'7" × 7'7") | Closet |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 6.94 × 5.22 m (22'9" × 17'2") | 5 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Other | Upper | 3.56 × 2.97 m (11'8" × 9'9") | Combined w/Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor |
| Sitting | Upper | 2.57 × 4.76 m (8'5" × 15'7") | Window, Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 4.27 × 6.2 m (14' × 20'4") | 4 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 5.46 × 3.75 m (17'11" × 12'4") | 4 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 5.47 × 3.75 m (17'11" × 12'4") | 4 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet, Hardwood Floor |
| Foyer | Lower | 8.37 × 8.9 m (27'6" × 29'2") | 3 Pc Bath, Double Closet |
| Kitchen | Lower | 5.19 × 2.69 m (17' × 8'10") | Combined w/Rec, Double Doors, Tile Floor |
| Recreation | Lower | 5.19 × 7.73 m (17' × 25'4") | Open Concept, Combined w/Kitchen |
| Bedroom 5 | Lower | 5.5 × 3.5 m (18'1" × 11'6") | Above Grade Window |
| Cold Room/Cantina | Lower | 2.32 × 2.79 m (7'7" × 9'2") | B/I Shelves |
| Laundry | Lower | 3.13 × 2.8 m (10'3" × 9'2") | B/I Shelves, Laundry Sink |
| Other | Lower | 4.98 × 4.52 m (16'4" × 14'10") |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 23 cafés and restaurants, 5 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: The Market & Smør (950 m). Nearest park: Peace Park (300 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- St. Michael Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 44%14 min walk - Burnham Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 56%1.3 km - Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 65%1.6 km - C.R. Gummow Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 53%1.9 km
Secondary
- Cobourg Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 81%1.9 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%.
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Who lives here postal area K9A
- Owners / renters
- 74% / 26%
- Median household income
- $82,000
- Average age
- 49
- Children under 15
- 13%
- Homes
- 65% detached, 3% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 1%
- Population
- 26,757
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Arabic 0.3%, Korean 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Cobourg police: 85 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). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
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Internet High-speed
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