House of the Week: $5 million for a Rosedale Victorian mansion with a nine-seat movie theatre
ADDRESS: 50 Elm Avenue
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Rosedale-Moore Park
AGENT: James Warren, Royal LePage, Johnston and Daniel Division, Brokerage
PRICE: $4,995,000
THE PLACE: A historic gated Victorian home—with an actual turret—in the heart of Rosedale.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: Built in 1898 for Henry O’Hara, the house is one of Toronto’s oldest. It was converted into a rooming house following World War II before being one of the first homes in the city listed for architectural importance in 1975. John Emery’s Fairmont Properties restored the house to its original grandeur in 2002.
BIG SELLING POINT: With nine movie theatre-style seats lined up in front of a giant projector screen—the current owners have even tricked the room out with a popcorn machine and makeshift concession stand—and a third-floor games room, this place appeals to kids both young and old.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: If it ain’t baroque, don’t fix it. The living room and dining room look fit for French royalty, but if you’re looking for a more casual space to entertain, renovations are required.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $4,995,000
• 114-years old
• 7 bathrooms
• 6 bedrooms
• 1 wine tasting area
• 1 gym (in the garage)
117793 The coach house has electricity, water and gas 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_46-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_46.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_46.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_46/ feb12hotwelm_46 0 0
The coach house has electricity, water and gas
117792 The front and rear gardens are newly landscaped with mature trees and shrubs 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_45-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_45.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_45.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_45/ feb12hotwelm_45 0 0
The front and rear gardens are newly landscaped with mature trees and shrubs
117791 No need to buy a Christmas tree 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_44-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_44.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_44.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_44/ feb12hotwelm_44 0 0
No need to buy a Christmas tree
117790 From another perspective 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_43-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_43.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_43.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_43/ feb12hotwelm_43 0 0
From another perspective
117789 Outdoor seating 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_42-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_42.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_42.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_42/ feb12hotwelm_42 0 0
Outdoor seating
117788 In-floor heating takes means it's never too cold for a work out 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_41-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_41.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_41.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_41/ feb12hotwelm_41 0 0
In-floor heating takes means it’s never too cold for a work out
117787 Yet another bedroom in the basement 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_40-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_40.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_40.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_40/ feb12hotwelm_40 0 0
Yet another bedroom in the basement
117786 Who's bringing the popcorn? 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_39-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_39.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_39.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_39/ feb12hotwelm_39 0 0
Who’s bringing the popcorn?
117785 A media room, complete with red velvet curtains and folding movie chairs 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_38-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_38.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_38.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_38/ feb12hotwelm_38 0 0
A media room, complete with red velvet curtains and folding movie chairs
117784 Bottoms up 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_37-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_37.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_37.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_37/ feb12hotwelm_37 0 0
Bottoms up
117783 Reclaimed brick walls give this wine-tasting room an authentic air 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_36-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_36.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_36.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_36/ feb12hotwelm_36 0 0
Reclaimed brick walls give this wine-tasting room an authentic air
117782 Temple to refrigeration 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_35-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_35.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_35.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_35/ feb12hotwelm_35 0 0
Temple to refrigeration
117781 Moving down to the lower level 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_34-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_34.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_34.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_34/ feb12hotwelm_34 0 0
Moving down to the lower level
117780 The beamed ceiling adds some interest 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_33-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_33.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_33.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_33/ feb12hotwelm_33 0 0
The beamed ceiling adds some interest
117779 Comfy playtime digs 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_32.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_32/ feb12hotwelm_32 0 0
Comfy playtime digs
117778 A games room with cherry floors, built-in shelves, a walk-out balcony and a skylight open to the level below 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_31.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_31/ feb12hotwelm_31 0 0
A games room with cherry floors, built-in shelves, a walk-out balcony and a skylight open to the level below
117777 There's a bathroom up here, too 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_30-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_30.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_30.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_30/ feb12hotwelm_30 0 0
There’s a bathroom up here, too
117776 Plenty of windows for early risers 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_29.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_29/ feb12hotwelm_29 0 0
Plenty of windows for early risers
117775 A turret-like guest room 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_28-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_28.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_28.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_28/ feb12hotwelm_28 0 0
A turret-like guest room
117774 Two more bedrooms and a games room await us on the third floor 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_27.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_27/ feb12hotwelm_27 0 0
Two more bedrooms and a games room await us on the third floor
117773 Time to exfoliate 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_26.jpg 410 600 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_26/ feb12hotwelm_26 0 0
Time to exfoliate
117772 A secondary ensuite has basket weave marble floors, a marble counter and a tiled shower stall 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_25.jpg 410 600 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_25/ feb12hotwelm_25 0 0
A secondary ensuite has basket weave marble floors, a marble counter and a tiled shower stall
117771 An extra sitting room, in case the others are full 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_24.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_24/ feb12hotwelm_24 0 0
An extra sitting room, in case the others are full
117770 A third bedroom 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_23.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_23/ feb12hotwelm_23 0 0
A third bedroom
117769 We think she likes pink 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_22.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_22/ feb12hotwelm_22 0 0
We think she likes pink
117768 A second bedroom 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_21.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_21/ feb12hotwelm_21 0 0
A second bedroom
117767 The bathtub is Victorian, but the heated mosaic marble floors and steam and overhead rain shower are modern luxuries 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_20.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_20/ feb12hotwelm_20 0 0
The bathtub is Victorian, but the heated mosaic marble floors and steam and overhead rain shower are modern luxuries
117766 The fireplace has a carved mantle and marble surround 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_19.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_19/ feb12hotwelm_19 0 0
The fireplace has a carved mantle and marble surround
117765 Canopies aren't just for princesses and little girls 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_18.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_18/ feb12hotwelm_18 0 0
Canopies aren’t just for princesses and little girls
117764 The master suite on the second floor has a bay window overlooking the front garden, a gas fireplace, built-in speakers and a walk-in closet 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_16.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_16/ feb12hotwelm_16 0 0
The master suite on the second floor has a bay window overlooking the front garden, a gas fireplace, built-in speakers and a walk-in closet
117763 Moving along 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_15.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_15/ feb12hotwelm_15 0 0
Moving along
117762 The landing between the first and second floors has stained and leaded glass windows 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_14.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_14/ feb12hotwelm_14 0 0
The landing between the first and second floors has stained and leaded glass windows
117761 Plenty of space for both a long dining table and a pair of armchairs 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_13.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_13/ feb12hotwelm_13 0 0
Plenty of space for both a long dining table and a pair of armchairs
117760 The original oak wainscoting and bay window in the dining room was restored 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_12.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_12/ feb12hotwelm_12 0 0
The original oak wainscoting and bay window in the dining room was restored
117759 Built-in desk and breakfast nook 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_11.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_11/ feb12hotwelm_11 0 0
Built-in desk and breakfast nook
117758 The kitchen leads into a family room and eating area. It has a built-in mahogany island, marble countertops and built-in speakers 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_10.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_10/ feb12hotwelm_10 0 0
The kitchen leads into a family room and eating area. It has a built-in mahogany island, marble countertops and built-in speakers
117757 Tricked out in cream and gold 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_9.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_9/ feb12hotwelm_9 0 0
Tricked out in cream and gold
117756 Perfect for an impromptu concert 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_8.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_8/ feb12hotwelm_8 0 0
Perfect for an impromptu concert
117755 The living room has two sets of French doors leading to Juliet balconies overlooking the front garden 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_7.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_7/ feb12hotwelm_7 0 0
The living room has two sets of French doors leading to Juliet balconies overlooking the front garden
117754 Libraries just ought to be mahogany, don't you think? 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6b-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6b.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6b.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_6b/ feb12hotwelm_6b 0 0
Libraries just ought to be mahogany, don’t you think?
117753 Three sets of French doors lead from the family room to the deck and rear garden 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_6.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_6/ feb12hotwelm_6 0 0
Three sets of French doors lead from the family room to the deck and rear garden
117752 One of seven fireplaces (get your ax out) 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_5.jpg 410 600 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_5/ feb12hotwelm_5 0 0
One of seven fireplaces (get your ax out)
117751 The foyer has hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and architectural details like cornice mouldings, and a Rococo-style mantle 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_4.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_4/ feb12hotwelm_4 0 0
The foyer has hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and architectural details like cornice mouldings, and a Rococo-style mantle
117750 Care for a mint julep? 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_3.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_3/ feb12hotwelm_3 0 0
Care for a mint julep?
117749 Yep, that's a two-car garage 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_2.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_2/ feb12hotwelm_2 0 0
Yep, that’s a two-car garage
117748 A restored bandstand with fan-style front stairs (for dramatic entrances) 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_1/ feb12hotwelm_1 0 0
A restored bandstand with fan-style front stairs (for dramatic entrances)
117795 The Victorian was originally built in 1898 and has been been meticulously restored and renovated 50 Elm Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWElm_intro.jpg 656 450 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-50-elm-avenue/slide/feb12hotwelm_intro/ feb12hotwelm_intro 0 0
The Victorian was originally built in 1898 and has been been meticulously restored and renovated
A proper house over-all, with the exception of the pink room.
This house would be AMAZING if it weren’t so traditional!! What is with that living room!?! It looks like someone’s grandmother’s house. And they clearly have little kids.
The best rooms in the house are the guest room and the top floor play room.
If this house were brought up to date a bit, this could be one of the better houses in Toronto!
Check out the floor plans from the last time it was listed…
http://www.crworks.com/partner/homephotos/C838269_22.pdf
The furniture is appropriate for the age and style of the home, but not to everyone’s taste. Hopefully whoever buys this will appreciate the mouldings, dining room wainscotting, etc., and not go crazy by ripping this stuff out. Respect the house and don’t try to make it something its not.
A really beautiful home and I think that the decor suits the house.
Wow, is there anything this house doesn’t have?!! Why go outside when you have a gym and movie theatre in your own house!
I disagree that the furniture is appropriate for the home; it is very outdated and frumpy. I think it is quite possible to have a traditional but clean look without ruffles, patterned wallpaper and fussy furniture that looks like it was made in the 30s.
Love the house and the appropriate furniture, hate the million pot lights. The only room without them is the dining room and that looks great.
The caption writer must be running out of precious remarks. Make up your mind whether you want to be cute or serious. I don’t believe the antebellum era drank mint juleps while seated at a wrought iron and glass patio set.
On another note, the house itself is a dream. Let’s remember we’re not buying the furniture, we’re buying the house (I wish). I’m with Cathie when I say let’s hope the new owners don’t mess with the original woodwork.
Stunning with great potential. My offer would not include the purchase of the furniture that’s for sure but the millwork is timeless. A small tweak here and there, paint a room or 2, a concrete swimming pool installed in the back yard, and a climate controlled wine cellar in the basement and I would live out the rest of my life there.
The only trouble I’m having is which room would be my office! Oh, dont forget the great location!
Yes please!!!!
I like that they updated it but still stayed true to the period. Even the seats in the home theatre look Victorian.
The temple to refrigeration – hilarious.
If I had the money… would buy this house, beautiful inside and out, so much character. Furniture and paint colours can always be changed, but all the trims, details, moulding, framework… gorgeous! Love the fact it still has a decent size yard and lots of parking space. Again, if I had the money…
I heard one of the neighbors of this place is the chillest bro in Rosedale.
Truly definition of a Mansion…awesome!!! Inside and out.. look at that yard… Great!
This house was MUCH more beautiful 5 years ago when it wasn’t so over the top and full of tacky furniture. Trust me.