5 Lorne Street N

Huntsville, Huntsville, P1H 2G1

$1,099,000

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms

Listed 76 days ago · MLS® X13638706

About this home

Located on a prominent corner lot just steps from Main Street, The William Wright Home offers a rare opportunity to combine business, investment, and lifestyle in one of Muskoka's most vibrant communities. With commercial zoning, timeless character, and exceptional flexibility, this is a property designed to grow with your vision.Built in 1897, this beautifully preserved century home offers more than 2500 square feet across three levels, where expansive principal rooms, tall ceilings, abundant natural light, and original architectural details create a professional setting unlike today's conventional office or commercial spaces.The detached garage features a self-contained studio complete with a kitchenette and 3-piece bath, providing valuable flexibility for a private office, creative workspace, staff accommodations, guest suite, rental income, or additional business operations.Commercial zoning allows for a variety of potential uses, subject to municipal approvals, making this an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs, professional services, wellness practitioners, boutique businesses, creative studios, or investors seeking a distinctive property with long-term potential.Just steps from Huntsville's shops, restaurants, cafés, waterfront, and year-round community events, the location offers exceptional convenience for clients, customers, and staff while providing the charm and character that make downtown Huntsville such a desirable place to live, work, and invest.Whether you're looking to establish your business, create a live-work environment, or invest in one of downtown Huntsville's most recognizable historic properties, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

Details

Type
Investment
Age
100+ years
Lot
104.4 × 94.46 ft
Garage
Single Detached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,077 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Huntsville
Municipality
Huntsville

Interior

Bathrooms
3 × bathroom

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Forced Air Open, Gas
Air conditioning
Yes
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Age
100+
Building area
2,785 Square Feet

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
MAIN STREET W & CENTRE STREET N
Business type
Bed & Breakfast

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%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

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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Listed by Forest Hill Real Estate Inc..

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