House of the Week

This five-bedroom, three-storey home is located in the heart of a prosperous and hip west-end community. Solidly built in 1910, it has undergone a complete renovation, adding to its appeal.

“I have sold many homes in the area and this one represents great value and offers a unique blend of old architectural charm with new modern updates,” says listing agent Bill Mohan. “Many older homes in the area still have knob and tube wiring, but along with the newly designed kitchen and baths, the electrical aspects have all been updated.”

Mohan explain that the home was built in the era when Toronto homes were constructed with finishes like high ceilings, beautiful woodwork and detailed finishings such as stained glass and ornate fireplaces.

“It was typical in grander homes of this period to have sliding pocket or French doors between the parlour and the dining room. Expansive wainscotting was often used in the more expensive homes, along with a grand staircase, high baseboards and crown mouldings. One of my favourite features of the home is the original butler’s pantry,” he adds.

The long driveway can park up to seven cars and there is a detached double car garage.

The front door opens to a bright enclosed porch. From there an oversized oak door opens to the main hall that features arched headers over the passageway, crown moulding, a picket stairway, a mirrored closet, stained glass window and a closed fireplace that can easily be opened or converted to a gas.

The living room boasts a French door entrance from the hallway, two stained glass windows, a bow window, hardwood floors and a closed-off marble fireplace.

Adjacent is the spacious formal dining room with a beamed ceiling, French doors, hardwood, a large bow window with a seating area beneath and pocket doors.

The renovated kitchen features pot lights, granite counters, ceramic floor, ceramic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances, including a wine fridge.

The kitchen opens to a sunroom, which can also be entered from the dining room. It has broadloom and a sliding glass door to the backyard.

There is a large three-panelled stained glass window on the stair landing between the first and second floors.

The master bedroom is large with a bay window, hardwood and a fireplace. The second bedroom has a fireplace place and a bay window. There is a third bedroom with hardwood, a laundry room, four-piece bathroom and a three-piece bathroom with a glass shower stall.

On the third floor are two more bedrooms with hardwood and a skylight in the hall.

Highlights of the finished basement include a separate entrance, a carpeted recreation room and an in law suite with an office or bedroom, kitchen with a ceramic tile floor and three-piece bathroom. There is another laundry room in the basement and storage space.

The backyard is fenced and the home is walking distance to the subway, shops, eateries and schools, including French immersion schools.