Cross Streets: Elgin/Ontario. ** Directions: Elgin St W , head North on Ontario Street. Circa early 1800s English cottage with documented ties to Cobourg's first Mayor and Postmaster General. One of the oldest continuously inhabited homes in the area, with the original handwritten land registry abstract framed in the living room and included in the purchase.Set overlooking, and backing onto the golf course, this property offers privacy, mature trees, and established gardens. The interior blends character and function with multiple skylights and large picture windows that bring in natural light. The kitchen is well equipped with gas range, wall ovens, stone counters, and stainless steel appliances. Original features remain, including bread ovens and a gas-converted fireplace.The home offers three bedrooms, main floor laundry, and a fully renovated bathroom (2025). Additional updates include all new windows and patio door (2025), and a professionally completed crawlspace encapsulation with dehumidification system and added steel supports (approx. $20,000).Outdoor features include multiple decks, fire pit, landscaped grounds, and a detached bunkie.Located minutes to Victoria Beach, downtown Cobourg, the YMCA, shopping, dining, the 401, and VIA Rail. (id:27476)
