31 Duchess Street, Clarington, ON L0B 1M0

Offered for sale for just the second time ever, this custom bungalow sits in one of Orono's most unique settings. Tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end road on just over half an acre, it offers remarkable privacy while being only steps from downtown. Backing directly onto the treed ravine of Orono Park, mature trees, perennial gardens & expansive lawns surround the home, with Orono Creek winding through the ravine below. Look out any window & the view is beautiful; soak in views of the perennial gardens & nature. Inside, 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths are complemented by bright, generous living spaces. The kitchen is a standout with stone counters, centre island, abundant cabinetry & prep space, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances & a built-in buffet with glass-front cabinetry. The spacious eat-in area accommodates a large table & walks out to one of two decks making BBQing & alfresco dining easy. A separate dining room offers space for gathering, while the bright living room with gas fireplace provides a welcoming place to relax. The sunken family room creates another distinct living space, highlighted by a large bay window overlooking the property. The primary bedroom is especially unique, tucked between the two deck walkouts with two closets, large windows & beautiful treed views. Semi-private access leads to an updated full bath with heated floors & curb-less shower. Three additional bedrooms & a second full bathroom provide plenty of flexibility for family, guests or home office space. The partially finished walkout basement offers good ceiling height, an office, utility room & substantial unfinished space with plenty of potential to finish to suit your needs. A detached single-car garage, covered front porch, two decks & beautiful gardens complete a property offering something increasingly hard to find: privacy, nature & space with downtown Orono approximately a 30-second walk away. Downtown is right there yet from home, you would hardly know it.

• Inside a conservation-regulated area

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

  Source: GRCA Regulated Area (O. Reg. 41/24) · as of Sep 2026

• Inside Ontario's Greenbelt plan area — Protected Countryside

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

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

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

Not openly mapped for this area (ask the local conservation authority): flood hazard mapping.

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.