26 Church Lane, Markham, ON
Thornhill, Markham · MLS® N12952184
About this home
In short
- Welcome to 26 Church Lane, affectionately known as The Cranberry House, a truly special residence in historic Thornhill.
- Set on a secluded lot backing onto a picturesque, wooded ravine overlooking the golf course, this remarkable home offers approximately 3,022 sq ft of elegant main...
- The primary retreat includes a 3-piece ensuite and his-and-hers closets, while the second bedroom features a charming double-sided wood-burning fireplace.
- A bright eat-in kitchen walks out to a serene private garden with tranquil ravine views-perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
- Ideally located minutes to parks, golf, top-rated schools, community centres, Yonge Street amenities, transit, and highways 407/404.A rare offering blending history...
Welcome to 26 Church Lane, affectionately known as The Cranberry House, a truly special residence in historic Thornhill. Set on a secluded lot backing onto a picturesque, wooded ravine overlooking the golf course, this remarkable home offers approximately 3,022 sq ft of elegant main floor living surrounded by lush greenery and complete privacy. Located within the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, the property carries a rich legacy tied to Sir Robert Watson-Watt, inventor of radar, and features beautifully curated English-style gardens designed by Roland Barnsley.The thoughtfully designed main level offers 4 spacious bedrooms and a convenient combined laundry and powder room. The primary retreat includes a 3-piece ensuite and his-and-hers closets, while the second bedroom features a charming double-sided wood-burning fireplace. A bright eat-in kitchen walks out to a serene private garden with tranquil ravine views-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The upper loft provides versatile space for entertaining, with potential for a study or home office. Additional highlights include a built-in 2-car garage and a detached 3-car garage with loft-ideal for a workshop, studio, or creative space. Ideally located minutes to parks, golf, top-rated schools, community centres, Yonge Street amenities, transit, and highways 407/404.A rare offering blending history, nature, and refined living-this is a home unlike any other. **Reference Plan Available Under Attachments ** Home is designated as a "B" by the City of Markham and cannot be knocked down. **
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 1 1/2 Storey
- MLS®
- N12952184
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3 (1 half)
- Size
- 3000-3500 sq ft
- Lot
- 148.54 × 155.35 ft
- Cross streets
- Yonge St./John St.
- Parking
- 5 garage · 10 parking (other)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Wood
- Foundation
- Concrete, Other
- Roof
- Shingles
- Sewer
- Septic
- Property tax
- $15,055 / 2025
- Days on market
- 172
- Listing brokerage
- CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.
Rooms
hardwood floor · closet · window
hardwood floor · eat-in kitchen · w/o to yard
hardwood floor · closet · overlooks ravine
hardwood floor · bay window · overlooks ravine
hardwood floor · brick fireplace · overlooks ravine
hardwood floor · 3 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · overlooks family · separate room
wood · separate room · large window
hardwood floor · separate room · overlook golf course
This is a rare parcel: about 0.53 acres, and it backs onto a ravine. Comparable-sales math works on size and bedrooms, and here the lot is what is being sold, so no automatic estimate is shown. Homes on lots this size in Thornhill have sold between $1.59M and $4.68M over the last two years (5 sales).
Considering this property? Request a written price readIts public catchment (Thornhill SS) tests around the provincial average, a steady, family-friendly draw. The full EQAO breakdown is below.
Nothing closely matching this home is listed nearby right now, so these are the nearest detached listings on the market. Homes like this one have recently closed around $2.47M, which is where my estimate comes from.
Per square foot, these ask about $849/sqft; this home lists at $646/sqft. Size is part of the price story, not just the sticker.
The 3 closest active listings nearby.
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Thornhill, Markham, ON
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The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
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Also nearby: 10 more schools within 2.5 km
Not the assigned catchment: schools a family here could reach, with EQAO results where published.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.24% via Ratehub.ca (as of September 21, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,680,000 · 4.39% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $9,196
- Property tax
- $1,255
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $10,450
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $38,975
- Estimated closing costs
- $38,975
Plus your down payment of $420,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
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Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $551,753
- Principal paid down
- $207,720
- Interest paid
- $344,034
- Balance remaining
- $1,472,280
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
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Talk about the numbersThe last 7 whole-home leases in Thornhill signed at a median of $4,770 a month; adjusted to this home for size, beds and baths, and for where rents stood the month each signed, that is $5,650. The gross yield above is on the asking price, before taxes and upkeep; the cap rate is after them. A finished basement or second suite can push real rent above it. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing.
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