House of the Week: $2.4 million for a High Park home previously owned by the editor of Good Housekeeping
Address: 35 High Park Boulevard
Neighbourhood: High Park-Swansea
Agent: Monte Walls Burris and Frank James Bertucca, Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty, Brokerage
Price: $2,365,000
The Place: A recently renovated century home in High Park, loaded with original details.
Bragging Rights: This place is owned by Good Housekeeping editor-in-chief Jane Francisco, so it’s probably safe to assume that it’s in tip-top shape.
Big Selling Point: An extensive renovation in 2012 replaced the roof, heat and electrical systems, but left most of the original craftsmanship intact. Post-reno, the house still has tons of charm, without any of the usual old-building headaches.
Possible Deal Breaker: The home is being sold in conjunction with 155 Indian Road, a 2,014-square-foot lot that cuts into part of the property. Listed separately at $485,000, the buyer can either purchase it as well or risk losing the roomy yard.
By The Numbers:
• $2,365,000 • $485,000 for the additional 2,014-square-foot lot • $10,453.77 in property taxes (2013) • 3,880 square feet • 1,460-square-foot lower level • 1,250-bottle wine cellar • 5 bathrooms • 5 bedrooms • 4 parking spots • 3 storeys • 2-car garage • 2 fireplaces • 1 skylight
