House of the Week: $3 million for a Romanesque-revival heritage home in the Annex
ADDRESS: 111 Bedford Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Annex
AGENTS: Christian Vermast, Paul Maranger and Fran Bennett, Sotheby’s International Realty
PRICE: $2,995,000
THE PLACE: An expertly restored heritage house in the Romanesque style of iconic Toronto buildings like Old City Hall and Queen’s Park.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: You can’t fault the meticulousness of this renovation. The owners went to great lengths to spotlight the home’s historic features, including three wood-burning fireplaces, leaded-glass windows and a columned portico over the main entrance—with a balcony that cries out for speechmaking.
BIG SELLING POINT: Opulent master suites are very much in vogue, and this specimen boasts a dressing room, a 240-square-foot terrace and a window-facing soaker tub. No wonder it takes up the entire third floor.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Green thumbs may struggle with the lack of yard (but the porch, rear deck and rooftop patio are more than enough outdoor space to host a killer summer party).
BY THE NUMBERS: • $2,995,000 • $8,876.76 in taxes (2011) • 3,320 square feet • 1,288-square-foot basement • 100+ years old • 5 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms • 3 storeys • 3 fireplaces • 2 front porches • 1 rooftop terrace
