Condo of the Week: $1 million for a Moss Park Victorian with a rainbow staircase and lipstick wallpaper
The 1,600-square-foot unit also comes with three bathrooms, a gazebo, a big backyard and a private garage
Neighbourhood: Moss Park Price: $999,000 Fees: $574 per month Size: 1,600 square feet Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Parking spots: 1 Real estate agent: Bobby Pasternak, Batori Group
The Place
A two-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-floor boutique condo inside of a nearly 150-year-old townhouse. Residents can enjoy the perks of living in a detached (multiple levels, private parking and tons of green space) without all the yard work, window cleaning, and snow and garbage removal. It’s steps from Allan Gardens and a short walk from Church-Wellesley Village, the Eaton Centre and half a dozen TTC routes. And motorists are a quick drive from both the DVP and Bloor.
The History
The unit is housed in a Victorian estate that was originally built in 1878. In 2021, design firm Kendall and Co. transformed it into a flamboyant technicolour funhouse with contemporary flourishes.
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The Tour
The view from the curb screams classic Victorian: yellow brick, a bay window, a gable, curved windows and a manicured front yard.
An octagonal gazebo sits on the side of the home.
Inside, a narrow foyer gives way to the open-concept living, dining and kitchen area.
Here’s the view from the front door: crown-moulded 10-foot ceilings, oak floors and colour all over.
Turn left for a view of the turquoise TV unit and the bay-window nook overlooking the neighbourhood.
This is the dining room, equipped with a crystalline chandelier and stylish pieces ranging from antique to modern.
The kitchen has marble counters, a zellige backsplash and new stainless steel appliances.
The whimsical wallpaper continues in the main-floor powder room.
Descending down the rainbow staircase past the wall of lips reveals the condo’s two bedroom suites.
The main suite is lined with plenty of storage.
This is the main ensuite bathroom, complete with a glass shower and some funky penny tiles.
Here’s the second bedroom, with built-in cabinets underneath the window.
The second ensuite zigs and zags.
Outside, the shared backyard is surrounded by gardens and mature trees.
Lastly, here’s a peek inside the private garage and workshop.
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Alex Cyr is a writer based in Liberty Village. He writes about health, fitness, people and culture. He also contributes to the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s and leads a YouTube channel for runners called Marathon Handbook.
