House of the Week: $1.4 million for a faux-Victorian with a rooftop terrace in the Annex
(Image: Alex Lukey)
Address: 99 Sussex Avenue
Neighbourhood: Annex
Agent: Steven J. Fudge , Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $1,389,000
The Place: A red-brick semi beside Alan Powell Lane. It’s walking distance from Koreatown, Mirvish Village and U of T.
Bragging Rights: Though its exterior resembles those of other Victorian homes in the Annex, this place was built in 1998. The buyer probably won’t have to worry about the types of maintenance issues that tend to come with age.
Big Selling Point: The third-floor den has cozy, angled ceilings and a high-walled terrace, which makes it an ideal getaway in both winter and summer.
Possible Deal Breaker: The basement has two entrances, which makes it perfect as a nanny suite. But if the buyers have any mischievous kids, they may want to monitor the back door somehow.
By the Numbers:
• $1,389,000
• $6,305 in taxes (2014)
• 16 years old
• 5 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 3 storeys
• 2 entrances to the lower-level suite
• 1 rooftop terrace
296885 The house looks like every other Victorian in the neighbourhood, but it was actually built in 1998. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-1-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-1.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-1/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-1 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296886 The foyer has some nice wallpaper. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-2-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-2.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-2 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296887 There's a fireplace in the living room. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-3-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-3.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-3/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-3 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296888 The dining area is nice and bright. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-4-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-4.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-4/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-4 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296889 And here's the kitchen. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-5-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-5.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-5/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-5 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296890 There are three bedrooms on the second floor of the house. This one is serving as an office. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-6-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-6.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-6/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-6 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296891 This is the largest of the home's bedrooms (it has room for a bed AND a couch!), but it's not the master. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-7-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-7.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-7/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-7 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296892 This washroom has two doors: one that opens directly into the bedroom shown in the previous image, and another that opens into the hallway. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-8-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-8.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-8/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-8 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296893 And here's the master bedroom. The peaked ceiling is nice, but good luck changing those lightbulbs. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-9-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-9.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-9/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-9 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296894 The master bedroom's en suite washroom. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-10.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-10/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-10 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296895 And yes, there's a third storey. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-11.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-11/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-11 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296896 The third-storey den has direct access to a spacious rooftop terrace. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-12.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-12/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-12 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296897 High walls keep the terrace relatively private. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-13.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-13/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-13 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296898 With a view of the CN Tower, the owners will always know which way is south. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-14.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-14/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-14 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296899 There's also a basement suite that could be turned into a rental apartment. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-15.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-15/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-15 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
296900 And here's the backyard. (Image: Alex Lukey) House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue House of the Week: 99 Sussex Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-16.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"Alex Lukey Photography 2014"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-16/ toronto-house-of-the-week-99-sussex-avenue-16 0 0
(Image: Alex Lukey)
1.4mil for a “faux” victorian!? Guess the area is driving the price because that interior is basic at best.
No parking?
Find your house of the day Toronto on http://www.luckyrealty.ca/category/house-of-the-day/
This is not the Annex. It is realtor hogwash that calls anything north of College St and east of Christie as being in the Annex. This is Sussex-Ulster. The Annex is merely Bloor to Dupont, Bathurst to Avenue. No more, no less.