4796 Thornton Road N

Rural Oshawa, Oshawa, L1H 0T4

$1,199,000

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  • 2+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 8 parking
  • 700-1100 sq ft

Listed 33 days ago · MLS® E13795360

About this home

Escape the pace of the city and embrace the lifestyle that only country living can offer on this spectacular 10.3-acre property in Rural Oshawa. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, scenic walking trails, and breathtaking natural beauty, this private retreat offers peace, privacy, and wide-open space just minutes from urban amenities. A picturesque creek winds through the property, creating a stunning natural setting. Explore your own trails, practice your swing from a private golf tee, tend to beautiful low-maintenance perennial gardens accented with armour stone, or relax beneath the magnificent Magnolia tree. A powered garden shed/she shed provides the perfect space for hobbies, gardening, or a peaceful escape, while a hydro-powered yard light illuminates the backyard after sunset.The charming brick bungalow is perfectly positioned to showcase the property's surroundings and offers 2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished w/o bsmt with flexible living space. The lower-level rec room is currently used as a spacious primary bedroom, offering excellent options for families or guests. Large windows fill the home with natural light and frame picturesque views in every direction. Recent updates include new basement windows, a sliding bedroom door, and a new furnace (2025), along with exterior improvements completed in 2021, including the deck, railings, landscaping, and driveway. A standout feature is the impressive 20' x 40' fully insulated workshop (no vehicle access), complete with hydro, its own electrical panel, wood stove heat, roll-up door ...ideal for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, or additional storage. With parking for up to 8 vehicles and endless opportunities for recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying nature, this property offers the freedom to create the lifestyle you've always imagined. Located mins from Hwy 407 and approx 15 mins from downtown Oshawa, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of country living without sacrificing convenience.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Size
700-1100 sq ft
Lot
120.09 × 1355.21 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$7,546 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Rural Oshawa
Municipality
Oshawa
Price per sq ft
$1,332 (177% above detached houses in Oshawa, $482)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms
5 above ground + 2 below
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
8
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
120.09 × 1355.21 ft
Acreage
10-24.99

More

Possession
TBD
Cross street
Thornton Rd N / Raglan Rd W

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.36 × 3.44 m (17'7" × 11'3")
KitchenMain2.83 × 2.41 m (9'3" × 7'11")
Dining RoomMain2.53 × 3.65 m (8'4" × 12')
BedroomMain3.21 × 3.14 m (10'6" × 10'4")
BedroomMain4.3 × 2.81 m (14'1" × 9'3")
SittingLower2.69 × 3.36 m (8'10" × 11')
BedroomLower7.12 × 3.98 m (23'4" × 13'1")

History of this address

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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, 0 parks.

Who lives here postal area L1H

Owners / renters
59% / 41%
Median household income
$73,500
Average age
42
Children under 15
15%
Homes
55% detached, 8% high-rise
Commute by transit
6%
Population
32,298

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.6%, Spanish 0.5%, Polish 0.4%, Tamil 0.4%.

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. Flood and regulation mapping: Central Lake Ontario Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 54 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 High-speed

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

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