4796 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, ON L1H 0T4

Escape the pace of the city and embrace the lifestyle that only country living can offer on this spectacular 10. 3-acre property in Rural Oshawa. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, scenic walking trails, and breathtaking natural beauty, this private retreat offers peace, privacy, and wide-open space just minutes from urban amenities. A picturesque creek winds through the property, creating a stunning natural setting. Explore your own trails, practice your swing from a private golf tee, tend to beautiful low-maintenance perennial gardens accented with armour stone, or relax beneath the magnificent Magnolia tree. A powered garden shed/she shed provides the perfect space for hobbies, gardening, or a peaceful escape, while a hydro-powered yard light illuminates the backyard after sunset. The charming brick bungalow is perfectly positioned to showcase the property's surroundings and offers 2+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished w/o bsmt with flexible living space. The lower-level rec room is currently used as a spacious primary bedroom, offering excellent options for families or guests. Large windows fill the home with natural light and frame picturesque views in every direction. Recent updates include new basement windows, a sliding bedroom door, and a new furnace (2025), along with exterior improvements completed in 2021, including the deck, railings, landscaping, and driveway. A standout feature is the impressive 20' x 40' fully insulated workshop (no vehicle access), complete with hydro, its own electrical panel, wood stove heat, roll-up door ...ideal for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, or additional storage. With parking for up to 8 vehicles and endless opportunities for recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying nature, this property offers the freedom to create the lifestyle you've always imagined. Located mins from Hwy 407 and approx 15 mins from downtown Oshawa, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of country living without sacrificing convenience.

• Inside a conservation-regulated area

  A conservation-authority permit may be required for building, grading or landscaping — confirm scope with the authority.

  Source: CLOCA Regulated Area · as of Sep 2026

• Inside Ontario's Greenbelt plan area — Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan

  Greenbelt policy limits new development — confirm permitted uses before planning a build or severance.

  Source: Ontario GeoHub — Greenbelt Designation · as of Sep 2026

• Inside the Oak Ridges Moraine plan area — Natural Linkage Area

  Moraine conservation policy constrains development — confirm this parcel's land-use designation.

  Source: Ontario GeoHub — Oak Ridges Moraine Land Use Designation · as of Sep 2026

Also checked, nothing flagged at this location: flood hazard mapping, provincially significant wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment plan, areas of natural and scientific interest, rail corridors, hydro transmission corridors.

Screened against public government mapping at this home’s location — simplified boundaries, not a survey, an appraisal or a legal determination. Confirm anything that matters with the authority named.