17 Forest Hill Drive
Rural Hamilton, Hamilton Township, K9A 4J9
$1,195,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 4.28 × 4.67 m (14'1" × 15'4") | Custom Counter, Centre Island, Granite Counters |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.83 × 4.01 m (9'3" × 13'2") | Breakfast Area |
| Office | Main | 4.59 × 5.02 m (15'1" × 16'6") | Overlooks Dining |
| Family Room | Main | 5.98 × 6.76 m (19'7" × 22'2") | Overlooks Pool, Stone Fireplace |
| Living Room | Main | 4.57 × 5.11 m (15' × 16'9") | |
| Bathroom | Main | 1.97 × 0.71 m (6'6" × 2'4") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Mud Room | Main | 2.51 × 1.88 m (8'3" × 6'2") | Combined w/Laundry, W/O To Garage, Access To Garage |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.88 × 4.3 m (19'3" × 14'1") | 5 Pc Ensuite, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-Thru |
| Bathroom | Second | 4.79 × 2.94 m (15'9" × 9'8") | 5 Pc Bath, 5 Pc Ensuite, Double Sink |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.57 × 6.19 m (15' × 20'4") | Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.59 × 5.02 m (15'1" × 16'6") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 2.41 × 2.2 m (7'11" × 7'3") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Recreation | Lower | 13.09 × 9.18 m (42'11" × 30'1") | Combined w/Family |
| Bathroom | Lower | 1.41 × 1.89 m (4'8" × 6'2") | 2 Pc Bath |
| Utility Room | Lower | 8.49 × 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).
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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