Main-floor living, a private garden retreat & a separate, detached studio, just blocks from downtown Cobourg, waterfront trails and the beach! The Hough House, c.1867, pairs historic character with thoughtful updates, offering 5 bedrooms & 3 baths with flexibility for family, guests & working from home. The main-floor primary suite features dual walk-in closets with custom built-ins, dedicated 2-in-1 laundry machine & a luxury 3pc ensuite with heated floors, glass shower and custom storage. Direct access to a secluded hot tub deck from the primary creates a quiet place to unwind. At the heart of the home, the custom eat-in kitchen combines premium appliances, quartz counters, a generous centre island, built-in pantry & gas fireplace with views of the private courtyard as well as a walkout to the back yard. A formal dining room & formal living room combination form inviting spaces to gather, while the main floor family room is the perfect place to retreat. A south facing mudroom entry offers heated herringbone tile, built in fridge & impressive custom storage. Upstairs, four bedrooms with custom closets, an additional stackable laundry area & a beautifully finished 5pc bath with curbless shower, marble-topped vanity, toe-kick lighting & reeded soaker tub accommodate family & overnight guests. Outside, the south-facing courtyard is ready for dining & entertaining with a built-in gas BBQ & integrated speakers. Perennial gardens, flagstone paths & landscape lighting extend the experience into the private backyard. A detached approx. 492 sq. ft. studio/workshop, equipped with a heat pump, electric heat & wood stove, offers space for creative work, hobbies or an office separate from the house. Capital improvements include windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, insulation, roofing, decking & lighting. A distinctive combination of downtown convenience, main-floor comfort & space to make your own.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
2500-3000
Lot Depth:
165'50.3 m
Lot Frontage:
66'20.1 m
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
5
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
12
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Concrete, Stone
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Partial Basement, Unfinished
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Private, Tandem
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBD
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$5,990 /
2026
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Northumberland
Cobourg
Cobourg
Other, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sump Pump
Hot Water Tank
Window Coverings, Bathroom Mirrors, Garage Wine Fridge, Garage Work Bench/Shelving, Gas BBQ, Hot Tub, Outdoor Speakers, Built In Speakers Indoors, Firewood in Garage, Basement Shelving, Kitchen Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Hood Fan, 2 in 1 Washer/Dryer, Stackable Washer & Dryer
Data was last updated October 7, 2026 at 06:34 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
109
Avg list price:
$779,000
Min list price:
$439,900
Max list price:
$3,650,000
Avg days on market:
42
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
210
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