See How This Gorgeous High Park Heritage Home Tripled its Value in 6 Years

With five existing bedrooms and the potential for two more, this brick heritage home in Toronto’s High Park is described in its listing as “a masterpiece of modern renovation and original charm.”
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After just one week on the market, the home was sold in November for $2,815,000, a pretty significant price increase since the last time the home sold, back in 2012 for about $1 million.

While the home has been fully renovated and completely updated, great care was taken to preserve such original elements as the stained-glass windows and hardwood floors with herringbone inlay.

The home’s original mouldings have also been preserved, along with features such as the marble fireplace surround in the living room.

The listing describes the home as featuring “sophisticated style throughout,” and that’s certainly the case in the relaxing, yet sleek living room.

The original wood-burning fireplace is also intact, as are the original hot-water radiators.

There’s a wonderful flow from room to room on the inviting main level, with the foyer opening to the living room, dining room and kitchen.

The modernized kitchen boasts a walk-out to the sunny backyard oasis.

The sleek chef’s kitchen boasts “high-end appliances,” notes the listing, while the beauty of the marble countertops and backsplash accent the modern white cabinetry.

Older homes, regardless of their size, are not known for a wealth of storage. However, the renovation of this character home includes an array of built-in storage, such as plenty of cabinets in the kitchen.

With a trio of gorgeous stained-glass windows overlooking the table, the formal dining room combines modern design influences with the home’s original charm.

The dining room also accesses the backyard via a wood-trimmed French door.

The beautiful backyard of the home, which is situated on a 31-foot by 130-foot lot, features an inviting area for al fresco dining, in addition to a rectangular salt water pool.
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A view of the rear of the home from the back deck area.

An ideal spot for sunny summer days, the pool deck is designed as a relaxing gathering place.

A carpeted staircase with original balustrade leads to the upper levels and sees plenty of natural light via the original stained-glass windows at the landing level.

The home’s second floor “features 3 generous-sized bedrooms, family room and office/play area, allowing for several different layout options for a growing family,” declares the listing.

This bedroom is bright and airy thanks to high ceilings and a bank of windows allowing in plenty of natural light. This room also has a red-tiled fireplace at the foot of the bed.

Another of the three bedrooms on the second level.

This second-level bedroom features a beautiful bay window.

The second level hosts this four-piece bathroom, with combination tub and shower.

The second-level family room has been set up for TV watching and accesses a “bonus room” overlooking the backyard.
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The so-called “bonus room,” which has been set up to function as either a home office, artistic work space or simply a charming area where a child can do their homework.

At the top of the stairs, the home’s third level hosts the expansive master suite.

The large master bedroom features an entirely separate sitting area, ideal for watching a little TV at the end of a busy day.

What was originally the home’s attic is now this expansive master suite with its own private living space.

There’s a large walk-in closet within the light-filled master bedroom. The room also offers a seating area situated next to the bank of windows.

Adjoining the master bedroom on the third level is this modern bathroom with tub and shower.

The finished basement has been converted into a completely separate suite, with its own entrance, that’s ideal as an in-law or nanny suite, or for generating income as a rental.

The laundry room is bright and open, with two windows providing natural light.

The kitchen in the basement suite has been designed with a modern aesthetic, including butcher-block wood countertops and stainless steel appliances.

The kitchen of the open-concept basement suite flows into the cozy living room.

The suite’s single bedroom is plenty spacious and adjoins its own bathroom.

The suite’s bathroom features a walk-in rainfall shower.

The home even has its own garage, which can be used for parking, a workshop or studio. It has windowed doors allowing plenty of natural light to flow in.
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