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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

By Liza Agrba| Photography by Cool House Media
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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Address: 16 Courcelette Rd.
Neighbourhood: Birchcliffe-Cliffside Agents: Jess Brown and Tory Brown, Royal LePage Estate Realty Price:$1,599,000 Previously sold for: $950,000 in 2018

The place

A homey yet stylish semi-detached house, located just a few blocks from the beach. The backyard is ideal for entertaining, with a big back patio, a wood-burning fireplace and an intimate wood-panelled studio.

The history

Originally built in 1912, it underwent major renovations in 2018.

The front door opens to a mudroom:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

There’s a wood-burning fireplace in the living room:

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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

The kitchen:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Here’s the dining room:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Kick back and relax in the Muskoka room:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Upstairs, the master bedroom, which connects to a lounge area:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

The lounge area has big closets and opens to a private balcony:

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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

This is the master bathroom:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Another upstairs bedroom:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

A look at the patio, where you could host an awesome summer cookout:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

Here’s an overhead view of the backyard:

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

The backyard has an insulated studio, which could function as a workout space (or a not-so-secret hideout):

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House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant

The house is right near the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, one of Toronto’s cooler pieces of art deco architecture (for sun and surf worshippers, there’s also a nice little triangle of beach just beyond):

House of the Week: $1.6 million for a beach-side home near the R.C. Harris plant
Big selling point

Proximity to the waterfront is a major bonus. Fitness buffs can practise yoga in the backyard studio before taking their paddle board out to the beach.

Possible deal-breaker

There’s no bathroom on the main floor, which could be a problem for anyone who struggles with stairs. Also, the backyard is treeless, so you’ll have to invest in a pretty big umbrella.

By the numbers
  • $1,599,000
  • $5,957.12 in property taxes
  • 1633 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 1 parking space
  • 1 fireplace
  • 1 insulated backyard studio

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