House of the Week: $799,000 for a chic home in a trendy west-end neighbourhood
ADDRESS : 6 Shannon Street
NEIGHBOURHOOD : Palmerston–Little Italy
AGENT : Michael Camber , Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
PRICE : $799,000
THE PLACE : Inside and out, this two-bedroom, three-bathroom row house in one of the Toronto’s hottest neighborhoods is the ideal home for a new family or a pair of up-and-coming young professionals. After a complete gutting and full-scale renovation in 2007, the house looks and feels brand new while still fitting into its traditional Victorian neighbourhood.
BRAGGING RIGHTS : The bright blue paint job, slatted wood detailing and manicured landscaping exude the kind of curbside charm that will make your neighbours wonder who the architect was.
BIG SELLING POINT : The backyard. Complete with integrated automated lighting, a bubble-rock fountain, two separate sitting areas—one with Nova Scotia slate—and a custom-designed garden by Mark Cullen , it’s the kind of space that makes any of the local patios seem completely redundant.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER : The busy, fun-filled locale isn’t for everybody. The house is an urban oasis in so many ways—but the nearby College, Dundas and Ossington strips don’t exactly promise quiet, restful nights.
BY THE NUMBERS :
• $4,095 in taxes
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 backyard sitting areas
• 1 ensuite study
• 1 private front balcony
• 1 bubble-rock fountain
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Front exterior
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Back patio
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Backyard
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Backyard view from house
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Bathrooom
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Basement lounge
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Living space
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Bathroom
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Upstairs
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Ensuite study
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Bedroom
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Balcony
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Bathroom
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Closet
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Master bedroom
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Master bedroom
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Kitchen
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Kitchen
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Kitchen island
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Living room
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Living room
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Dining area
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Front interior
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room
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Front room
Say no to stucco!
I don’t think anyone is going to be wondering who the architect is because people don’t think the way cheesy bad writers write. But definitely a cute house. Too bad about the price.
Awful taste and lots of low grade DIY
A house for munchkins.
I like it and I love the Neighbourhood. I’d take this over a condo, any day. The high price is just a fact of life in downtown Toronto. If I won the lottery…
Inaccurate headline. I wouldn’t call Little Italy the west end.
I can never understand how homeowners can plow money, time, and hassle into a major renovation, only to sell it four years later. Even if the resale value is big, don’t you want to enjoy your efforts for longer than four years?
Nice place, if cramped on the inside. Looks like a small business conversion from the street though. Perfect for your chiropractor to set up shop.
o dear