House of the Week: $1.5 million for a restored Victorian in Cabbagetown

Bragging Rights: The home is a classic example of an inner city Victorian, and its period-friendly updates have landed it in the pages of Style at Home.

Big Selling Point: A smart layout makes the 19-foot-wide lot feel spacious: every bedroom has an ensuite and there are three communal living areas.

Possible Deal Breaker: Historical details, like leaded glass windows and plaster mouldings, are preserved on the main floor. Much of the home’s character disappears, however, once you go upstairs.

By The Numbers: • $1,495,000 • $5,861 in property taxes (2013) • 4 bathrooms • 3 bedrooms • 2 built-in espresso machines • 2 wood-burning fireplace • 2 skylights • 2 terraces • 2-car detached garage • 1 wine fridge