Homes close to the Rosedale Golf Club are<br />more expensive

Homes close to the Rosedale Golf Club are
more expensive
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Real Estate Guide › Central

Lawrence Park North

Average 2007 sale price:: $1,193,396
Property crime:: very high
Crime against people:: average
Neighbourhood map:: See map

There are some mighty fine homes here. Older houses—which tend toward the Tudor and Gothic close to the Rosedale Golf Club and Riverview Drive Ravine, and Edwardian and Georgian the closer you get to Yonge—are quickly being replaced by what could be referred to as mini-monster tear-downs (not quite as huge as their big brothers on Park Lane Circle and the Bridle Path). That is, with the exception of Steve Stavro’s old place at 174 Teddington Park Avenue, known to kids as “the castle.” Teddington Park Avenue is an anomaly; the streets on either side of it are much more modest. Though the area is steps from Yonge, the streets here are quiet. John Wanless Public School is a major draw for families.

HOUSING STOCK: The options are well-preserved early-20th-century homes with a high probability of Sub-Zero fridges inside, and early-21st-century retro-grandiose piles with spare-no-expense attention to detail.

BARGAIN ZONES: Addresses west of Yonge, further away from Rosedale Golf Club, are less pricey.

THE VERDICT: With Avenue and Yonge providing commercial activity, a library, a subway stop and a community centre, Lawrence Park North is the sort of neighbourhood you only have to leave to go to work, see a movie, or visit less fortunate friends who live in other parts of the city.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
The Friendly Butcher Though the meat pies are tougher and gooier than they should be, the fresh sandwiches and other prepared foods are nice additions to the selection of genuinely fine meats. 3269 Yonge St., 416-544-1729.
John Young Gallery If you’re an avid antique collector looking for a $9,000 19th-century partners’ desk, this is the place to come. You’ll find gorgeous English and French antiques at prices you would expect to pay for gorgeous English and French antiques. 3317 Yonge St., 416-482-3317.

Nearby Restaurants

Chase Wine & Grill

Cozy and romantic, this tiny trattoria dishes up hearty Italian fare to a mature uptown ... (0.32 km away)

Bread Bar

Riding Leaside’s wave of appreciation for Amaya, the city’s best upscale Indian restaurant, owners Hemant ... (0.33 km away)

The Monkey Bar & Grill

Clean lines, butternut yellow walls and warm honeyed woods give this intimate bistro a cozy, ... (0.34 km away)

Coppi

A loyal following—mostly mature locals—reflects the competence of the kitchen and service at this neighbourhood ... (0.35 km away)

Harry’s Charcoal Broil

There are no airs of pretension at this romantically grungy greasy spoon. Diners sit at ... (0.35 km away)

The Abbot Pub & Fare

Regulars nestle into the charming, cozy decor of mostly wood and comfy banquettes and unwind ... (0.35 km away)

Sequel

Despite high turnover in the kitchen, this cozy Lawrence Park favourite continues to offer well-made ... (0.35 km away)

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Commuting

401 and 400:: 9.1 km
King and Bay:: 9.3 km
Gardiner and 427:: 17.2 km
Subways:: Lawrence Station 0.7 km; York Mills Station 1.6 km; Eglinton Station 2.6 km