House of the Week: $4.45 million for a swank townhome in a converted Victorian church
Address: 314 Palmerston Boulevard
Neighbourhood: Palmerston-Little Italy
Agent: James Martin Molloy, Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $4,450,000
The Place: A 5,600-square-foot luxury townhouse in the Victorian church and school house at the corner of College and Palmerston.
Bragging Rights: Custom home guru Joe Brennan, who restored the exterior, convinced the developer to turn the church into four high-end townhouses instead of a spate of condos. Brennan ended up liking the conversion so much that he bought the largest, most expensive unit.
Big Selling Point: Downtown homes are rarely this roomy. Luxuriate in high ceilings, good-sized rooms and ample outdoor space.
Possible Deal Breaker: An attached house at this price point may be difficult to stomach (perhaps why it’s been on the market for a while ), but buyers often pay a premium for one-of-a-kind spaces.
By The Numbers:
• $4,450,000
• 5,595 square feet
• 1,500-square-foot rooftop
• 13-foot ceilings
• 6 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 fireplaces
• 2-car underground parking
• 1 private elevator
209262 The rear of the house House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-18.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-18/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-18 0 0
209263 The back garden also has a gas hook-up for a barbecue House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-19/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-19 0 0
209264 The rooftop patio has two deck areas spread over 1,500 square feet. It has a barbecue station with a gas hook-up, two fridges and a sink and can be accessed by stairs or private elevator House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-20/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-20 0 0
209254 Laundry room, third level. The home also has a basement with a nanny’s suite and bathroom House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-11/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-11 0 0
209253 Family room, third level House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-10/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-10 0 0
209256 Fourth bedroom, third level House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-13/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-13 0 0
209257 The third level has two more bedrooms, each with an adjoining bathroom, plus a family room and a laundry room House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-14/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-14 0 0
209251 Ensuite, second bedroom’s House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-08/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-08 0 0
209252 The second floor also contains another bedroom with an ensuite House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-09/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-09 0 0
209261 The master ensuite has heated floors and two entrances, plus a double vanity, a freestanding soaker tub, a shower with a rain head, and a separate water closet House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-17/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-17 0 0
209260 The master bedroom also has a gas fireplace House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-16/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-16 0 0
209259 The master suite is on the second level and has a spacious dressing room with a vanity table House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-15/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-15 0 0
209249 Powder room, main level House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-06/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-06 0 0
209250 The built-in shelving in the study is walnut House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-07/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-07 0 0
209248 Dining room, main level House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-05/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-05 0 0
209247 The kitchen cabinetry is white oak. The island contains a wine fridge House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-04/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-04 0 0
209265 Dining room and kitchen, main level House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-intro/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-intro 0 0
209246 The living room has a granite floor-to-ceiling fireplace and a French doors leading to the back garden House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-03/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-03 0 0
209245 An open-plan space on the main level contains the living room, dining room and kitchen. This level also has a foyer, a study and a powder room House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-02/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-02 0 0
209244 Restoring the Romanesque Revival exterior was a five-year project. This unit used to be the parish hall House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard House of the Week: 314 Palmerston Boulevard https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-01.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard/slide/house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-01/ house-of-the-week-314-palmerston-boulevard-toronto-01 0 0
$4,450,000 is the problem. With that money I rather take it to Montecito to buy a nice smaller home on the mountain overlooking the ocean or a home of the cliffs of Santa Barbara with the ocean in my backyard.
I find $4.5M to be way too high a price for what appears to be a narrow house without a yard. I also find the staging with what appears to be 2 Chairman Mao statues to be a bit odd …
the space feels eerily barren. perhaps with a $1million design budget it could be transformed.