House of the Week: $2.4 million for an open-concept family home in St. Andrew-Windfields
ADDRESS: 14 Fairmeadow Avenue
NEIGHBOURHOOD: St. Andrew-Windfields
AGENT: Barry Cohen, RE/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage
PRICE: $2,395,000
THE PLACE: A five-bedroom house with a contemporary look on one of York Mills’s winding, tree-lined streets.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The basement has two living rooms, which means there’s plenty of space to set up a workshop for an obscure hobby of your choice.
BIG SELLING POINT: The open-concept living and dining area are perfect for hosting big parties. And, if the festivities become overwhelming, the main-level library offers a peaceful retreat.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The variety of window shapes and sizes adds visual interest to the front faç ade, but could make buying window treatments a little complicated.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,395,000
• $14,000 in estimated property taxes
• 5000+ square feet of living space
• 5 bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• 2 storeys
• 2-sided limestone fireplace
• 2-car garage
• 1 exercise room
• 1 library/office
• 1 in-ground pool
• 1 hot tub
187341 The exterior of the house from the backyard 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-21.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-21/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-21 0 0
187340 The backyard has a glass-railed back deck, a pool surrounded by a stone deck, a cabana and a hot tub 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-20/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-20 0 0
187339 The basement bathroom has a soaker tub 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-19/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-19 0 0
187338 Exercise room, basement 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-18/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-18 0 0
187336 Second sitting room, basement 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-16/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-16 0 0
187337 One of two living rooms in the basement 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-17/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-17 0 0
187335 The basement contains a spare bedroom, a living room, an extra living room that can be used as a rec room or sixth bedroom, a bathroom and an exercise room. The floors are heated 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-15/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-15 0 0
187334 The main bathroom on the second level has a double wood vanity, a large soaker tub and a separate shower 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-14/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-14 0 0
187333 Fourth bedroom, second level 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-13/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-13 0 0
187332 Third bedroom, second level 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-12/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-12 0 0
187331 There are three other bedrooms on the second level, two of which have ensuite bathrooms 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-11/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-11 0 0
187330 The floor and tub in the master ensuite are clad in marble tiles. The bathroom also has a double vanity and a separate standing shower 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-10/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-10 0 0
187329 The master bedroom is on the second level. It has hardwood flooring, an oversize closet, a wall-mounted television and an ensuite bathroom 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-09/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-09 0 0
187328 The library has floor-to-ceiling shelving, tile flooring and a small workstation 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-08/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-08 0 0
187327 Looking down on the living room from the second level 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-07/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-07 0 0
187326 The living room is on the other side of the fireplace. It has soaring ceilings with two-storey windows that overlook the backyard pool 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-06/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-06 0 0
187325 Family room, main level 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-05/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-05 0 0
187324 Kitchen, main level 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-04/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-04 0 0
187323 The kitchen has white oak cabinets, marble countertops and a breakfast bar with seating for four 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-03/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-03 0 0
187322 The kitchen and family room sit on one side of a two-sided limestone gas fireplace. The two areas share a door leading to the backyard 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-02/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-02 0 0
187321 The open-plan main floor 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-01/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-01 0 0
187343 The exterior is made of stone and dark stucco, with wood accents. The house has a double garage and a two-car driveway 14 Fairmeadow Avenue 14 Fairmeadow Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jan13-HOTW-14-Fairmeadow-Avenue-toronto-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-14-fairmeadow-avenue/slide/jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-intro/ jan13-hotw-14-fairmeadow-avenue-toronto-intro 0 0
I can never understand the choice of a flat roof in this environment. Mainfloor layout is spartan and clean. Kitchen is meh but that is due to my dislike for the cabinetry.
Bedrooms are bland shoeboxes. Hope they used tempered glass for the deck as that railing is almost invisible. It appears that they also ran out of money for landscaping the front too.
This is one ugly house
Maybe so, but from my experience a flat tar roof can last as long if not longer than a tar shingle roof. I agree that for a perfect modern theme more could have been achieved to increase curb appeal, but when renovating, money runs out fast. 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, they have me sold! Gorgeous house!