Historic Elegance meets country Grandeur in Port Hope. Welcome to the iconic Durham House, a meticulously preserved historic treasure dating back to 1820 and crafted by the renowned Massey Family. Constructed with rare and prestigious triple-brick; an extraordinary luxury at the time reserved only for the wealthiest of homeowners, this 5,300 sq ft residence stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship.Nestled amid mature trees on a sprawling, storybook setting of 18 acres, this estate offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Canadian heritage with incredible lifestyle or venue potential. Step inside to discover elegant, stately principal rooms infused with the grace of a bygone era. Rich period details, soaring ceilings, and timeless charm echo through the living room, formal dining room, and family room. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting an oversized island with a comfortable sitting and eating area. With 4 generous bedrooms, the home also offers the exciting potential to create a luxurious new principal suite with a spa bathroom. The sunroom, flooded with natural light, offers breathtaking views of the formal gardens and oversized pool, invoking the glamour of Gatsby-era garden parties. Beyond the main residence, a reclaimed barn has been thoughtfully transformed into separate living quarters-ideal as an independent guest house, creative studio, rental opportunity, or a sophisticated catering and staging hub for private events. Outdoors, expansive sweeping lawns with abundant space for guest parking or marquee tents descend to a serene 7-acre river-fed pond, complete with a dock and boathouse. Whether you are seeking an iconic family estate, a countryside retreat, or a premier event and hospitality venue, this one-of-a-kind property won't disappoint. Don't miss your chance to become this unique property's next custodian.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
3500-5000
Lot Depth:
0'0 m
Lot Frontage:
1300'396 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Heating type:
Heat Pump
Heating Fuel:
Ground Source
Foundation:
Stone
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Partially Finished
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Detached
Garage Spaces:
3.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
7.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Flexible
Pool:
Inground
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$9,515.04 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Northumberland
Port Hope
Rural Port Hope
Built-In Oven
Hot water tank
2 fridges, stove, 2 dishwashers, washer & dryer, all electrical light fixtures, standing freezer, 2 bar fridges, induction cooktop, warming drawer. Coach House: dishwasher, washer & dryer, stove, fridge. All curtains and window treatments/dressings and fixtures, 2 large outdoor pots containing small trees by front door (outside dining room windows), 6 stone/cement flower pots around the fountain in the back patio (2 urn-shaped; 4 surrounding the fountain), 2 large wicker hampers (one by library fireplace; one by formal sitting room fireplace).
Data was last updated July 25, 2026 at 09:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
18
Avg list price:
$828,500
Min list price:
$450,000
Max list price:
$3,975,000
Avg days on market:
26
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
160
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Rural Port Hope. Average values are
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