
17 ATHLONE Road
Cambridge, Ontario
6 bed • 4 bath • Single Family
A rare opportunity where luxury, privacy, versatility and convenience meet! Set on a private half-acre lot on one of Cambridge’s most desirable quiet dead-end streets, just 5 minutes from Hwy 401. The true showpiece is the impressive approximately 1,400 sq. ft. fully serviced detached building—a rare find ideal for car enthusiasts, collectors, hobbyists, contractors, tradespeople, entrepreneurs or home-based businesses. Complete with its own gas furnace, central air, air exchanger, water, sewer, powder room and kitchenette, this exceptional space offers outstanding flexibility as a workshop, showroom, studio or premium storage facility. Whether you’re restoring classic cars, detailing vehicles, woodworking, fabricating, operating a business or simply looking for the ultimate hobby space, this climate-controlled building is designed for year-round comfort and functionality. Currently configured with a large gym featuring epoxy flooring and a dedicated theatre room with theatre seating, it can easily be adapted to suit a wide variety of needs. Buyers may also explore the potential to convert it into a residential living space, subject to City of Cambridge approval. The meticulously maintained approximately 2,500 sq. ft. home offers six bedrooms and showcases extensive 2011 renovations with quality craftsmanship throughout, including travertine tile, engineered hardwood throughout the main floor, a spacious sunken living room, marble countertops, new stainless steel refrigerator and gas stove, plus a newer furnace (2022). Pride of ownership is evident throughout the beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a full sprinkler system, an expansive driveway accommodating 12–14 vehicles, a utility garage at the back of the detached building and a private backyard with a charming gazebo surrounded by mature landscaping. A truly one-of-a-kind property offering luxury, exceptional workspace, endless versatility and remarkable future potential.
Price History
Schools
Elementary
- St Peter Catholic Elementary School0.9 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 310 students
Grade 3 reading: 61% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 57% met the provincial standard
- St Anne Catholic Elementary School1.1 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 425 students
Grade 3 reading: 63% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 27% met the provincial standard
- Avenue Road Public School1.1 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 495 students
Grade 3 reading: 65% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 34% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute1.6 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 960 students
Grade 10 literacy: 83% met the provincial standard
- St Benedict Catholic Secondary School1.9 km
Catholic · Waterloo CDSB · 1955 students
Grade 10 literacy: 90% met the provincial standard
- Glenview Park Secondary School3.3 km
Public · Waterloo Region DSB · 1055 students
Grade 10 literacy: 85% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area N1R
- Population
- 42,928
- Private dwellings
- 18,081
- Median age
- 40.8
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $77,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Single Family in Cambridge · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $678,350
- Homes sold
- 1,246
- Median days on market
- 19
- Sale-to-list price
- 100.6%
Based on 1,246 recorded sales of single family properties in Cambridge over the last 12 months.
Location
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$279,980
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,877
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Mortgage: $6,877/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $0/mo · Insurance: $350/mo
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