House of the Week: $4.45 million for a swank townhome in a converted Victorian church
Address: 314 Palmerston Boulevard
Neighbourhood: Palmerston-Little Italy
Agent: James Martin Molloy, Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $4,450,000
The Place: A 5,600-square-foot luxury townhouse in the Victorian church and school house at the corner of College and Palmerston.
Bragging Rights: Custom home guru Joe Brennan, who restored the exterior, convinced the developer to turn the church into four high-end townhouses instead of a spate of condos. Brennan ended up liking the conversion so much that he bought the largest, most expensive unit.
Big Selling Point: Downtown homes are rarely this roomy. Luxuriate in high ceilings, good-sized rooms and ample outdoor space.
Possible Deal Breaker: An attached house at this price point may be difficult to stomach (perhaps why it’s been on the market for a while), but buyers often pay a premium for one-of-a-kind spaces.
By The Numbers: • $4,450,000 • 5,595 square feet • 1,500-square-foot rooftop • 13-foot ceilings • 6 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms • 2 fireplaces • 2-car underground parking • 1 private elevator
