$5.2 million for a 150-year-old Annex home that belonged to the founders of the Brunswick House

Neighbourhood: The Annex
Price: $5,199,000 Size: 3,480 square feet Bedrooms: 3+1 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spot: 1 Real estate agent: Alex Brott, Sage Real Estate

The Place

A three-plus-one-bedroom, five-bathroom Victorian in the Annex with a 19th-century brick exterior and a fully redesigned and rebuilt interior. The home’s windows—including stained glass from 1878 as well as a recently installed double skylight—flood everything with natural light. It’s within walking distance of two subway stations, U of T, and the buffet of restaurants and cafés along Bloor. And motorists are a short drive from both the Gardiner and the DVP.

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The History

This property’s story begins, surprisingly, with the Brunswick House: it was built by and for the very same people who established the Brunny. The rebuild was completed in July of 2023, mixing in Mediterranean motifs with the original British aesthetic.

The Tour

The heritage home stands on a leafy street in view of Central Tech.

Peeking through the front lawn shows the recently restored stained glass windows. Nice gourds.

In the foyer: a better view of the adorable hand-painted avian transom window. Note the hand-chiselled marble and Greek limestone tiling.

Turning around reveals the open concept main floor, with dramatic curves.

The living room itself comes with an opulent streak given its grand window (adorned with more hand-painted glass), built-in arched displays and elegant Canadian limestone fireplace.

Heading to the kitchen highlights its luxurious nero borghini marble counters and shelving. That quartz island comes equipped with plumbing and even a camouflaged mini fridge.

This custom bifold teases the backyard’s alfresco ambiance.

Here’s the backyard, fashioned with a tall fence for privacy, manicured gardens and a raised deck.

Let’s head back inside to appreciate the hand-crafted staircase, with waterfall-style wood finish and lights that activate with each step.

Now for the main bedroom, which overlooks the backyard.

The main ensuite bathroom has a sound system, a rainfall shower, a soaker tub and a floating double vanity.

Here’s a closer look at the vanity. The non-lacquered brass fixtures are a nice touch.

This is one of the secondary bedrooms, fitted with original floor beams repurposed as decorative ceiling accents.

Residents are implored to look up when moving to the third floor: the twisting staircase’s double skylight is a key feature, with its light reaching all the way to the basement.

The cathedral-like doorway to the rooftop patio is one of the home’s simplest yet most stunning features.

Balustrade planters provide privacy, while the built-in beverage station, natural-gas firepit and lounge space make this perch ideal for summer hangs.

Yes, a spa-grade rooftop saltwater hot tub with skyline views awaits.

The tour wouldn’t be complete without visiting the basement. Essentially a media room, this space is soundproofed and moodily lit for movie nights.

This genuine Moroccan door leads to a climate-controlled 400-bottle wine cellar.

Down the corridor is an absurdly posh dog shower.

There’s also another suite down here for guests, a nanny or family.

The suite’s bathroom matches its counterparts upstairs.

Here’s the rear laneway, which is home to the property’s lone parking spot.

Finally, here’s one more look at the façade at dusk.

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