House of the Week: $2.3 million for a semi-detached live-work space in the heart of Cabbagetown
ADDRESS : 183 Carlton Street
NEIGHBOURHOOD : Cabbagetown – South St. Jamestown
AGENT : Gary Taitt , Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
PRICE : $2,299,000
THE PLACE : A completely restored Victorian live-work space in the heart of Cabbagetown.
BRAGGING RIGHTS : Cabbagetown is known for some of the most impressive Victorians in the city and this home is one of them. Plus, two large terraces add close to 1000 square-feet of living space in the summer months.
BIG SELLING POINT: The entire main floor has been set up as a retail space—complete with a boardroom, kitchen, three offices, back deck and separate entrance.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER : Like many homes in the inner city, this property does not have a garage. On the bright side, it does have a parking pad that will fit up to three cars so you won’t be subjected to scouring the streets for parking.
BY THE NUMBERS :
• $2,299,000
• $5,175.25 in property taxes
• 3200 square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 3 storeys
• 3 car parking pad
• 3 fireplaces
• 2 rooftop decks
• 2 kitchens
• 1 main floor retail space with separate entrance
109678 West on Carlton Street 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_33-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_33.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_33.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_33/ dec11hotwcarlton_33 0 0
West on Carlton Street
109677 East on Carlton Street 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_32.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_32/ dec11hotwcarlton_32 0 0
East on Carlton Street
109676 Some dramatic juxtaposition, split by a firework lighting fixture 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_31.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_31/ dec11hotwcarlton_31 0 0
Some dramatic juxtaposition, split by a firework lighting fixture
109675 The main floor kitchen 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_30-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_30.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_30.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_30/ dec11hotwcarlton_30 0 0
The main floor kitchen
109674 The main floor boardroom, ideal for Pictionary and charades 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_29.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_29/ dec11hotwcarlton_29 0 0
The main floor boardroom, ideal for Pictionary and charades
109673 The strangely fabulous parking pad 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_28-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_28.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_28.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_28/ dec11hotwcarlton_28 0 0
The strangely fabulous parking pad
109672 Fresh air, clear skies 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_27.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_27/ dec11hotwcarlton_27 0 0
Fresh air, clear skies
109671 The enigmatic door "B" on the third floor terrace 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_26.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_26/ dec11hotwcarlton_26 0 0
The enigmatic door “B” on the third floor terrace
109670 Take a seat and gaze upon the stone pineapple 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_25.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_25/ dec11hotwcarlton_25 0 0
Take a seat and gaze upon the stone pineapple
109669 More terrace 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_24.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_24/ dec11hotwcarlton_24 0 0
More terrace
109668 Accessible from the living and dining rooms 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_23.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_23/ dec11hotwcarlton_23 0 0
Accessible from the living and dining rooms
109667 Don't forget to mow the terrace every few weeks (we kid) 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_22.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_22/ dec11hotwcarlton_22 0 0
Don’t forget to mow the terrace every few weeks (we kid)
109666 A full view of the second floor terrace and a bit of the third 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_21.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_21/ dec11hotwcarlton_21 0 0
A full view of the second floor terrace and a bit of the third
109665 The back terrace, with enough pillows to have the Brady Bunch and Octomom's kids over for lunch 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_20/ dec11hotwcarlton_20 0 0
The back terrace, with enough pillows to have the Brady Bunch and Octomom’s kids over for lunch
109664 A lamp somewhere in the house. It'll cost you $2.3 million to find out where 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_19/ dec11hotwcarlton_19 0 0
A lamp somewhere in the house. It’ll cost you $2.3 million to find out where
109663 A second bedroom, largely a vehicle for that regal rug 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_18/ dec11hotwcarlton_18 0 0
A second bedroom, largely a vehicle for that regal rug
109662 This bathroom has a lot of great features: heated floors, a heated towel rack, a Zebra wood vanity and Victorian-style wallpaper. The chandelier over the tub is completely standard, though. 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_17/ dec11hotwcarlton_17 0 0
This bathroom has a lot of great features: heated floors, a heated towel rack, a Zebra wood vanity and Victorian-style wallpaper. The chandelier over the tub is completely standard, though.
109661 Closets by Ikea 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_16/ dec11hotwcarlton_16 0 0
Closets by Ikea
109660 The master blueroom, with a giant dandelion light 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_15/ dec11hotwcarlton_15 0 0
The master blueroom, with a giant dandelion light
109659 Access to the second-floor terrace. Those violet flowers in the corner look rather dejected 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_14/ dec11hotwcarlton_14 0 0
Access to the second-floor terrace. Those violet flowers in the corner look rather dejected
109658 The dining room, with a striking balance of warm and stark colours 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_13/ dec11hotwcarlton_13 0 0
The dining room, with a striking balance of warm and stark colours
109657 It's a Cabbagetown tradition to hang a wreath on a pole and stick it in front of your fireplace 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_12/ dec11hotwcarlton_12 0 0
It’s a Cabbagetown tradition to hang a wreath on a pole and stick it in front of your fireplace
109656 Quick access to the living room, dining room and back terrace 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_11/ dec11hotwcarlton_11 0 0
Quick access to the living room, dining room and back terrace
109655 Granite countertops and glass tile accents 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_10/ dec11hotwcarlton_10 0 0
Granite countertops and glass tile accents
109654 Forget the kitchen—check out the floral print on the stairs 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_9.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_9/ dec11hotwcarlton_9 0 0
Forget the kitchen—check out the floral print on the stairs
109653 A bright and spacious kitchen with charming Eurofase pendant lights 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_8.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_8/ dec11hotwcarlton_8 0 0
A bright and spacious kitchen with charming Eurofase pendant lights
109652 Some sort of cylindrical sponge, and the same bamboo flooring that runs throughout the home 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_7.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_7/ dec11hotwcarlton_7 0 0
Some sort of cylindrical sponge, and the same bamboo flooring that runs throughout the home
109651 Access to the terrace in back 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_6.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_6/ dec11hotwcarlton_6 0 0
Access to the terrace in back
109650 The dining room off to the left 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_5.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_5/ dec11hotwcarlton_5 0 0
The dining room off to the left
109649 The living room, with the fireplace taking precedence over the TV 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_4.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_4/ dec11hotwcarlton_4 0 0
The living room, with the fireplace taking precedence over the TV
109648 The patio stone walkway 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_3.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_3/ dec11hotwcarlton_3 0 0
The patio stone walkway
109647 The juxtaposition does not favour your neighbour's house 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_2.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_2/ dec11hotwcarlton_2 0 0
The juxtaposition does not favour your neighbour’s house
109646 We have our doubts that the wrought iron fence will repel much of anything, but it sure looks nice 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_1.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_1/ dec11hotwcarlton_1 0 0
We have our doubts that the wrought iron fence will repel much of anything, but it sure looks nice
109683 Classic Victorian façades are always in style (even if we prefer neo-Victorian) 183 Carlton Street https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcarlton_intro.jpg 656 440 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-183-carlton-street/slide/dec11hotwcarlton_intro/ dec11hotwcarlton_intro 0 0
Classic Victorian façades are always in style (even if we prefer neo-Victorian)
Rats. Zero period detail on the inside of the house. It looks like so many other recent renos out there (or on those decorating shows). What is the point of buying a Victorian if once inside, there is nothing Victorian about it?
Yeah, agree with the above comment. Such a shame there is nothing original inside this home. I’m thinking ornate mouldings, clawfoot tubs, stain glass windows. Now, its nothing special. That fireplace is horrific.
Whoever writes the comments for these needs to be fired. They are beyond bad, and not even close to funny.
Terraces or no, $2.3M seems an awful lot to pay for a semi on a main street where streetcars roll. They rumble. You hear them.
if noise is an issue for you then dont move into a city, live on a farm
SO many things wrong with this house its bizarre…Why does Rob Ford not want to raise my taxes – a mere $5K annual taxes for a $2.2mil home in Toronto ? madness. Nice location, forget about the streetcar but a semi where you can see which one is my house is craziness!!! Agree with the previous comment, does victorian spell only the shell and nothing else inside and lets not try to bring something form outside to match inside ?! madness!! Not worth it…
This house should sell for around $3 million, the price is setup for a bidding war..let the war begin.
What’s with the astro turf on the terraces? Beyond hideous. Also, I’m not sure I’d want ikea closets in a $2.3M house.
$1.8 million more appropriate for the place.
Inside and outside do not match.
“Whoever writes the comments for these needs to be fired. They are beyond bad, and not even close to funny.”
AMEN!
I can’t get over the comments on here so many negative people in this city, nit every home in Cabbagetown has original detail.
What an amazing space. Commercial and residential all in one!
Theres a reason this house has been on the market for so long. Maybe its a little over priced nooo??? (Like 500 000 over priced)
I apologies its actually more like 1.3 mill over priced. Why even list it.
What is up with the decor!?? It’s like they just went in a different mad direction in every room; some if it is nice but all together in one house it’s just weird. How can people not understand that if you want your house to sell you can’t have turquoise walls??!! Seriously paint everything decorators white and be done with it.
…..and flowers stenciled on the stairs, jesus….
Everyone with the negative comments need to stop and take a look inside. It looks amazing. also i love the back gate and the stainless railings look pretty cool also. Well worth the price.