Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles/High Park-Swansea
Size: Over 6,000 square feet / 30 x 125 feet (lot size)
This recently renovated Roncesvalles home near High Park features European chevron floors, a hand-carved marble fireplace and a fully equipped at-home gym.
The four-bedroom, five-bathroom Edwardian house at 277 Indian Road is on the market for a little under $5.5 million.
What are the selling points of the home?
Ashley Shaw, the house’s listing agent, highlighted the European influence inside the four-storey home.
The living room has an open concept with the chevron floors, ornate wall designs and a hand-carved marble fireplace mantle that was flown in from a luxury store in France.
This leads straight into the gourmet kitchen which features top of the line appliances and massive counters for cooking big meals. The walls are draped in white marble and a chandelier hangs over a side dining table.
A family room opens up directly into the backyard to partially integrate the two spaces.
“The whole back of the house has bi-folding glass doors that open it up completely, so you have the indoor/outdoor vibe,” Shaw said.
The backyard is blocked off giving complete privacy, according to Shaw, who added the two-car garage is a rare find for the area. The garage has also been converted into a studio space.
Moving upstairs, the primary bedroom has 10-foot ceilings as well as a private terrace and another fireplace. There’s plenty of room for more decor and large windows bring light into the space.
The other three bedrooms feature expansive windows with custom wallpaper designed by the current owner.
The finished basement has its own kitchen complete with a breakfast bar. Nine-foot ceilings are back splashed by more custom flowery wallpaper. There’s even a fully equipped home gym.
Who’s the ideal buyer?
Shaw believes the house could appeal to many buyers because of its unique properties.
“It could be for a professional couple, or I could see there’s multi generational families, I mean, or even a standard, regular family,” said Shaw.
Shaw added that the area is very family-friendly with tree lined streets and within walking distance to High Park. It’s also surrounded with upscale, trendy restaurants.
Is it fairly priced?
Shaw said the house is set at the current price because it is “such a unique property.” The custom designs, two-car parking and coveted neighbourhood were all factors in the asking price.
Other houses in the High Park area selling for similar price points include 42 High Park Boulevard, listed for $4.7 million, and another at 155 Grenadier Road, which is on the market for just under $4 million.
Throughout October, 15 homes were sold in the Roncesvalles, South Parkdale area with an average selling price of $2.1 million, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s monthly market watch report.
