178 Oak Hill Road
Rural Port Hope, Port Hope, L0A 1B0
$1,150,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 10 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 46 days ago · MLS® X13745558
About this home
Welcome to 'Tree Tops,' a private country retreat set on 2.885 beautiful acres in rural Port Hope, where a tree-canopied drive leads to a character-filled home surrounded by natural beauty. Offering approx. 3,500 sq. ft. of total living space, the home blends original charm, distinctive architectural details and an incredible connection to its surroundings. Inside, generous rooms, abundant natural light and forest views create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main floor offers distinct living spaces, including a separate living room with easy access to a charming front porch while the dining room flows into the kitchen and family room with arched windows that bring in the outdoors. A mudroom leads to a generous deck overlooking the gardens and forest beyond. The impressive main-floor primary suite is a retreat of its own, complete with a 4-piece ensuite, walkout to the garden and an above loft offering great possibilities. Continue to the south end of the home, where stairs lead to three additional bedrooms perfect for family and guests, including a loft-style bdrm w/ laundry hook-up in the closet. Rich wood floors and large windows frame beautiful forest views. A full bathroom completes this level. The lower level adds a finished recreation room, storage and utility space. A detached double garage offers excellent workshop and storage space. Outdoors, 'Tree Tops' truly earns its name. Mature forest, open lawns and established gardens offer privacy and year-round beauty. Spend summers by the pool, horseback riding, gardening and enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and cozy fires through the winter. Trails, the Ganaraska Forest, Brimacombe Ski Club & so much more invites endless outdoor adventure. Convenient to Port Hope, Cobourg & great neighbouring towns. Hwys 115/35 (407's free section is less than 1/2km north) & 401. A distinctive country home to enjoy in every season. Welcome home!
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 199.57 × 490.56 ft
- Basement
- Separate Entrance, Partially Finished
- Garage
- Detached
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $6,673 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Rural Port Hope
- Municipality
- Port Hope
- Price per sq ft
- $418 (about the same as detached houses in Rural Port Hope)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (second)
- Rooms
- 8 above ground + 2 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Propane
- Features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Propane Tank, Storage, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Water Treatment, Central Vacuum
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- 1 1/2 Storey
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Concrete Block, Stone
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- North
- Pool
- Above Ground
- Outdoor
- Deck, Privacy, Porch, Private Pond, Garden Shed, Shed
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 10
- Driveway and parking
- Private
Lot
- Size
- 199.57 × 490.56 ft (irregular)
- Acreage
- 2-4.99
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Nearby
- Lake/Pond, Part Cleared, River/Stream, Rolling, School Bus Route, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- OAK HILL RD / COLD SPRINGS CAMP RD
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Main | 4.45 × 3.76 m (14'7" × 12'4") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.62 × 4.38 m (15'2" × 14'4") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.62 × 2.95 m (15'2" × 9'8") | |
| Family Room | Main | 5.69 × 4.62 m (18'8" × 15'2") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 8.18 × 6.94 m (26'10" × 22'9") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 7.18 × 4.62 m (23'7" × 15'2") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 4.45 × 3.76 m (14'7" × 12'4") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 3.98 × 2.49 m (13'1" × 8'2") | |
| Loft | Second | 8.18 × 4.63 m (26'10" × 15'2") | |
| Recreation | Lower | 4.6 × 4.46 m (15'1" × 14'8") |
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.
Who lives here postal area L0A
- Owners / renters
- 93% / 7%
- Median household income
- $114,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 17%
- Homes
- 96% detached
- Commute by transit
- 1%
- Population
- 15,325
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 0.3%, German 0.1%, Korean 0.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Port Hope police: 31 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. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 85 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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Listed by Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty.
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