$1.9 million for a High Park house with an antique radiator and a butler’s pantry

Neighbourhood: High Park–Swansea
Price: $1,975,000 Size: 2,695 square feet plus a 935-square-foot basement Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Real estate agent: Wendy Hammond and Kirsten Clayton, West Side Storeys

The Place

A century-old five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached red-brick in view of High Park, this home has a classic façade that hides a warm interior with modern additions and amenities. Its white walls come adorned with oak and pine, matching the wood-burning fireplaces and leaded windows. It’s within walking distance of High Park’s trails, all the shops and restaurants on Roncesvalles, excellent public schools, and easy subway and streetcar access. And motorists are a short drive from both Bloor and the Gardiner.

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The History

Originally built in 1914, this home has seen several renovations and updates, most recently by its current owners.

The Tour

Here’s the enclosed patio—an ideal spot to watch the sunrise.

In the foyer, guests will first notice the ornate antique radiator.

The living room feels like a cottage, featuring the place’s first wood-burning fireplace and set of original leaded windows.

Through a large open doorway sits the dining room, bathed in natural light.

In the kitchen: new stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, subway tiles and tons of cabinets.

Tucked behind the kitchen is the former butler’s pantry, with original millwork and glasswork.

This second-floor bedroom is equipped with another wood-burning fireplace, this one unpainted.

Don’t forget the powder room under the staircase.

Moving upstairs highlights one of the home’s many stained glass windows.

This bedroom comes with a sunroom, which was built decades ago by a previous owner.

Here’s that sunroom. It’s currently set up as an office but can take on many roles.

Heading upstairs once more showcases the main suite. It’s large, breezy and crowned by a skylight.

The main bedroom’s adjacent office is lined with a wall-spanning blackboard.

By comparison, the main ensuite is quaint and functional.

But the suite’s real show-stopper is this terrace overlooking the park.

Now for the basement, which is currently used for watching movies and storage.

Here’s a peek at the private back entrance—convenient should future owners wish to rent out some rooms.

The fenced-in triangular backyard comes with a lush garden and a patio for al fresco dining.

Finally, here’s a look at the charming gazebo—a recent addition.

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