House of the Week: $1.5 million for an urban cottage in Cabbagetown
House of the Week: $1.5 million for an urban cottage in Cabbagetown
Address: 6 Wellesley Cottage Lane
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
Agent: Helen Woo and Larry McGill, Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
Price: $1,499,000
The Place: A cottage in the city, tucked away on a tiny laneway.
The History: Built in 1886 as workers’ housing, this place is part of a row of seven similar homes. The cottages were originally 400 square feet each, and were inhabited by employees of a nearby rendering plant, where horses from the neighbouring farms were turned into glue. A renovation in the 1980s added about 2,400 square feet to this particular property. Most of the new space is below grade, because heritage laws prevent alterations to the existing front façade.
Big Selling Point: The multi-tiered backyard garden has high fences and trees for privacy, and it’s visible from almost every room in the house because of the floor-to-ceiling windows on all three levels.
Possible Deal Breaker: The wall-to-wall mirrors in the second-floor bathroom help brighten up the space, but they might be disquieting for anyone who likes a blank wall to stare at. Wallpapering or painting that room may be in order.
By the Numbers:
• $1,499,000
• $4,851.39 in taxes (2014)
• 2,800 square feet, approximately
• 4-car parking
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
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- The house is one of a row of seven. It was built in 1886 as workers' housing.
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- Years of renovations have expanded the exterior from its original 400 square feet to its current 2800. This living room is located at the front of the house.
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- Also on the main floor: this den, which could also be used as an office or a third bedroom.
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- The family room has a fireplace.
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- Because of heritage restrictions on changes to the house's facade, previous owners had to carve out square footage below grade. And so the dining room is a little lower than the rest of the ground floor.
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- The kitchen is in the basement, and it could probably use a refresh.
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- Also in the basement: this bathroom.
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- There are two bedrooms on the second floor.
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- And the second floor also has this studio, which is lofted above the main floor living room. A skylight lets in some sunshine.
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- The second floor bathroom is very mirrory.
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- The master bedroom has a Juliet balcony that faces the backyard.
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- And here's the view from the rear. The backyard garden is visible from all three floors of the house, thanks to all those big windows.
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• 2,800 square feet, approximately
• 4-car parking
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
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