House of the Week: $750,000 for a modern home designed around a shaft of light
Address: 251 Lumsden Avenue
Neighbourhood: Woodbine-Lumsden
Agent: Jonathan Ferrier, Royal Lepage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $749,900
The Place: A contemporary two-bedroom house in an area of East York that’s increasingly popular with young couples priced out of Leslieville.
Bragging Rights: This new take on the family home is part of a series by architecture firm Atelier Rzlbd that also includes the Patio House we featured last summer.
Big Selling Point: The structure is called the Shaft House because it’s designed around a central, skylit atrium. This allows natural light to flood through the core of the home, creating a feeling of openness despite a relatively small footprint.
Possible Deal Breaker: Just as light travels, so does sound. Quiet time may be a bit of a challenge.
By The Numbers:
• $749,900
• $4,288.15 in property taxes
• 1,400 square feet of living space
• 20-foot-wide lot
• 3 bathrooms
• 3 years old
• 2.5 parking spaces
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 rooftop terrace
• 1 skylight
240354 This modern family home was built in 2010. The back yard gets southern exposure and contains a large deck with planter beds House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0061-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0061.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0061.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b006-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b006-2 0 0
240355 Bathroom, basement House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0051-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0051.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0051.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b005-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b005-2 0 0
240356 The finished basement has a small living area and a bathroom/laundry room House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0041-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0041.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0041.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b004-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b004-2 0 0
240357 The rooftop terrace has panoramic views looking south House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0031-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0031.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0031.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b003-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b003-2 0 0
240358 The closet in the master bedroom House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0021-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0021.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0021.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b002-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b002-2 0 0
240359 The master ensuite has a custom glass shower with a private window, and a separate soaker tub House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0011-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0011.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-b0011.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b001-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-b001-2 0 0
240360 The master bedroom is on the third floor and has a walk-through closet to a master ensuite House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0081-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0081.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0081.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a008-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a008-2 0 0
240361 One of the three bathrooms House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0071-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0071.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0071.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a007-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a007-2 0 0
240362 Bedroom, second floor House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0061-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0061.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0061.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a006-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a006-2 0 0
240363 The open-concept living room is on the second floor and faces south House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0051-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0051.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0051.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a005-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a005-2 0 0
240364 The house is built around a central atrium with a skylight House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0041-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0041.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0041.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a004-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a004-2 0 0
240365 Dining area, main floor House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0031-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0031.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0031.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a003-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a003-2 0 0
240366 The main floor contains the kitchen and dining area, which has a walk-out to the back deck House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0021-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0021.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0021.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a002-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a002-2 0 0
240367 The front of the house is clad in cedar slabs and steel designed to weather over time House of the Week: 251 Lumsden Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0011-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0011.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/toronto-house-of-the-week-Lumsden-avenue-a0011.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-251-lumsden-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a001-2/ toronto-house-of-the-week-lumsden-avenue-a001-2 0 0
Well yes, you would need a light shaft if you’ve made the front of the house so opaque.
This house sold for asking: 749,000!