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5 Lorne Street N

Huntsville, Huntsville, P1H 2G1

$1,099,000

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 2500-3000 sq ft

Listed 76 days ago · MLS® X13638690

About this home

Some homes have a story to tell. Built in 1897, The William Wright Home is one of Huntsville's treasured century homes, where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exceptional versatility come together just steps from downtown. Offering approximately 2,500 sq ft, 5+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and commercial zoning, this is far more than a beautiful historic home. The detached garage features a self-contained studio with a kitchenette and 3-piece bath, offering endless possibilities for a home-based business, private office, guest accommodations, multi-generational living, creative space, or supplemental rental income.Original craftsmanship blends seamlessly with modern comforts. Tall ceilings, generous principal rooms, and abundant natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the renovated kitchen (2022) features quality appliances, exposed wood beams, and a central island for additional prep space. A flexible layout includes a main-floor den or sixth bedroom, while the third floor offers bonus space ideal for a recreation room, home office, playroom, teen retreat, or studio.Enjoy morning coffee on the welcoming front porch overlooking perennial gardens, summer evenings on the private back deck, and the privacy of mature trees with seasonal views of Hunter's Bay. Recent updates include the roof (2024), furnace and A/C (2022), kitchen (2022), deck (2022), and second-floor laundry (2022). Municipal water, sewer, and natural gas provide everyday convenience.Walk to Huntsville's shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, parks, waterfront, and community events while enjoying the charm and privacy of this remarkable property. Historic homes of this calibre rarely offer this level of flexibility. Whether you're searching for a distinctive family home, a live-work opportunity, or future income potential, The William Wright Home is truly one of a kind.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
2500-3000 sq ft
Lot
104.4 × 94.46 ft
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,077 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Huntsville
Municipality
Huntsville
Price per sq ft
$400 (31% below detached houses in Huntsville, $577)

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece, 1 × 4-piece, 1 × 3-piece
Rooms
14 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood
Features
Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, Sewage Pump, Ventilation System, Water Heater, Guest Accommodations, In-Law Capability, Accessory Apartment, Air Exchanger, ERV/HRV

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Age
100+
Faces
East
Outdoor
Landscaped, Privacy, Porch, Year Round Living, Deck, Lighting, Paved Yard, Fence - Partial

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
104.4 × 94.46 ft (square)

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Arts Centre, Hospital, Library, Park, School, Rec./Commun.Centre
Cross street
MAIN STREET W & CENTRE STREET N

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.07 × 5.06 m (13'4" × 16'7")
KitchenMain4.92 × 3.91 m (16'2" × 12'10")
Dining RoomMain4.06 × 6.11 m (13'4" × 20'1")
BedroomMain3.26 × 3.48 m (10'8" × 11'5")
BathroomMain2.29 × 2.13 m (7'6" × 7')4 Pc Bath
Primary BedroomSecond4.11 × 4.46 m (13'6" × 14'8")
BathroomSecond3.32 × 2.22 m (10'11" × 7'3")4 Pc Bath
LaundrySecond2.31 × 2.83 m (7'7" × 9'3")
BedroomSecond2.89 × 3.59 m (9'6" × 11'9")
BedroomSecond3.31 × 3.47 m (10'10" × 11'5")
BedroomSecond4.09 × 3.1 m (13'5" × 10'2")
BedroomThird3.37 × 2.37 m (11'1" × 7'9")
RecreationThird7.05 × 3.73 m (23'2" × 12'3")
OtherBasement3.66 × 2.7 m (12' × 8'10")
OtherBasement9.35 × 9.42 m (30'8" × 30'11")

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 12 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: River Mill Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Huntsville Public School2 min walk
  • Pine Glen Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 52%    15 min walk
  • Saint Mary's School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 69%, math 25%    18 min walk

Secondary

  • Huntsville High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 54%, literacy test 82%    12 min walk

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 P1H

Owners / renters
80% / 20%
Median household income
$82,000
Average age
47
Children under 15
13%
Homes
78% detached, 1% high-rise
Commute by transit
0%
Population
18,099

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Gujarati 0.1%, German 0.1%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.1%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.1%.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Huntsville (OPP): 27 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 1 source nearby

  • 🚆 Rail line (Newmarket Subdivision)200 m

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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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