17 Forest Hill Drive

Rural Hamilton, Hamilton Township, K9A 4J9

$1,195,000

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 10 parking
  • 3000-3500 sq ft

Listed 4 days ago · MLS® X14085138

About this home

Spectacular, serene and striking - Welcome to this stunning custom-built Cape Cod home, nestled on a beautifully landscaped, nearly 3/4-acre estate lot in the highly sought-after Forest Hill Estates Subdivision. Offering brilliant 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an incredible blend of elegance, comfort and country charm; this exceptional property is the rural retreat you have been dreaming of! From the manicured gardens and inviting covered front porch to the grand foyer and sweeping spiral staircase, every detail makes a lasting first impression. The main floor features a sunken living room with a gorgeous fieldstone fireplace and a recently renovated custom eat-in kitchen that truly steals the show. Enjoy a massive island, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, new appliances and a walkout to your backyard paradise. A formal living space, office/dining room, laundry and garage access complete this level. Upstairs, discover 3 spacious bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom and an impressive primary suite featuring a walk-in closet with laundry chute and luxurious 5-piece ensuite with double sink vanity, soaker tub and walk-in shower. The lower level offers endless possibilities with a massive finished recreation room, 2-piece bathroom and separate walk-up entrance, ideal for multigenerational living or a potential in-law suite. Quite possibly the X factor to this entire listing is the dreamy backyard space that is perfectly perched to get lost in your thoughts as you overlook the rolling hills in the distance. Interlocking stone pathways, patio with gazebo and heated salt water pool complete with heated change room and 2-piece bathroom are just a few incredible features headlining this utopic retreat. Just minutes from Cobourg's famous beach, vibrant downtown, marina, restaurants, hospital and major highways, you'll enjoy peaceful country living without sacrificing convenience. A rare opportunity to own an extraordinary property in one of the areas most exclusive neighbourhoods!

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
155.32 × ? ft
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,632 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Rural Hamilton
Municipality
Hamilton Township
Price per sq ft
$368 (28% below detached houses in Rural Hamilton, $511)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 2-piece (lower)
Rooms
11 above ground + 6 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Central Vacuum, Guest Accommodations, In-Law Capability, Water Heater Owned, Storage

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Septic

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Shingles
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
East
Pool
Salt, Inground
Outdoor
Deck, Lawn Sprinkler System, Lighting, Privacy, Porch, Landscaped, Garden Shed, Gazebo

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
10
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
155.32 × ? ft
Acreage
.50-1.99

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Hospital, Lake/Pond, Park, Rec./Commun.Centre, Rolling, School Bus Route
Cross street
Danforth Rd W or Ontario St and Forest Hill Dr

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain4.28 × 4.67 m (14'1" × 15'4")Custom Counter, Centre Island, Granite Counters
Dining RoomMain2.83 × 4.01 m (9'3" × 13'2")Breakfast Area
OfficeMain4.59 × 5.02 m (15'1" × 16'6")Overlooks Dining
Family RoomMain5.98 × 6.76 m (19'7" × 22'2")Overlooks Pool, Stone Fireplace
Living RoomMain4.57 × 5.11 m (15' × 16'9")
BathroomMain1.97 × 0.71 m (6'6" × 2'4")2 Pc Bath
Mud RoomMain2.51 × 1.88 m (8'3" × 6'2")Combined w/Laundry, W/O To Garage, Access To Garage
Primary BedroomSecond5.88 × 4.3 m (19'3" × 14'1")5 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-Thru
BathroomSecond4.79 × 2.94 m (15'9" × 9'8")5 Pc Bath, 5 Pc Ensuite, Double Sink
Bedroom 2Second4.57 × 6.19 m (15' × 20'4")Walk-In Closet(s)
Bedroom 3Second4.59 × 5.02 m (15'1" × 16'6")
BathroomSecond2.41 × 2.2 m (7'11" × 7'3")4 Pc Bath
RecreationLower13.09 × 9.18 m (42'11" × 30'1")Combined w/Family
BathroomLower1.41 × 1.89 m (4'8" × 6'2")2 Pc Bath
Utility RoomLower8.49 × 6.29 m (27'10" × 20'8")Walk-Up

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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, 1 park. Nearest park: Buttersfield Park (900 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Terry Fox Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 43%
    2.1 km
  • St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 80%, math 27%
    2.2 km

Secondary

  • St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 57%, literacy test 75%
    1.7 km
  • Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies2.5 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 Hamilton police: 62 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

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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

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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