Tiny Toronto Row House Features Clever Use of Space — and Sold for Nearly $200K Over Asking

With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this row townhouse in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood recently sold for $980,000. While it may not immediately exude curb appeal, there’s a lot to love once you get inside.

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A glass front door opens to a porch/mud room with wraparound windows.

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The open-concept main floor maximizes the space within the 1,100-square-foot home, with a space-saving central staircase dividing the living room from the kitchen/eating area.

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An exposed brick wall and honey-hued hardwood floors combine to add character.

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The kitchen is larger than you’d expect, with white cabinetry and exposed brick serving as backsplash.

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A large wood-topped kitchen island hosts a three-seat eating area.

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A granite countertop surrounds the sink, with the stainless steel dishwasher located beneath. The cabinets feature textured glass doors while under-cabinet lighting keeps the kitchen counter area illuminated.

Located at the back of the home directly off the kitchen, this room opens to the backyard deck via double French doors, and can serve as either a family room or guest bedroom.

The centrally-situated staircase, leading to the second storey, has been designed to take up as little space as possible.

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The hardwood flooring adds a warmth to the master bedroom, with a large double window allowing plenty of natural light. As is the case with most older homes, there’s not a lot of original closet space, a problem solved with two built-in wardrobe-style cabinets.

Also located on the second storey is this additional bedroom, ideal for a nursery or child’s bedroom.

The home’s sole bathroom has been fully renovated, with a tub/shower and wood cabinet-style vanity, along with more exposed brick.

The home’s unfinished basement offers plenty of storage, but also offers renovation options to increase the living area.

The basement also hosts the laundry room.

A large wooden deck takes up much of the backyard area, offering a wonderful outdoor area during the summertime months. Large wooden fences on both sides contribute to privacy.

A small shed sits at the end of the backyard, which offers lots of seating areas for outdoor entertaining.

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