House of the Week: $2.1 million for a Church-Wellesley live-work semi with a rooftop deck overlooking Norman Jewison Park
The 2,700-square-foot property also comes with industrial flourishes, conference centres, built-in bars and a rooftop deck with skyline views
Neighbourhood: Church-Wellesley Price: $2,149,000 Maintenance fees: $683 a month Size: 2,700 square feet Bedrooms: 2 per floor, depending on layout
Bathrooms: 1+1 Real estate agent: Nic Martin and Ken James, Bosley Real Estate
The Place
A Georgian-style live-work townhouse steps from Yonge Street, this space can be outfitted in all manner of residential and commercial layouts. Each of its three floors can accommodate two bedrooms and come with a bathroom, a powder room, oak floors and plenty of large windows. There’s also a kitchenette in the basement. It’s within walking distance of CAA Theatre, Queen’s Park and half a dozen subway stations. And motorists are a short drive from both Davenport and the DVP.
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The Tour
There’s plenty of appeal here but no curb: this row house faces Norman Jewison Park, a bustling green space stretching from Charles to Dundonald. Note the arched entrance and iron fence.
The foyer leads to an open-concept front room that’s ideal for commercial purposes, having served as a lawyer’s office before the current owners renovated it.
A more comprehensive view of the space highlights the exposed ducts, studio lighting and lounge.
The conference area overlooks the park and comes with tons of storage.
Here’s another look at the conference zone.
Moving upstairs reveals more work space. The floors here are oak.
Note the large windows, which flood the area with light even when it’s overcast.
This room is equipped with a bar (and a disco ball), so it could be converted into a lounge or a rec room.
The third floor has been designed as a loft, so future residents may want to transform it into their main suite.
Check out the angled wall, marked by a trio of dormer windows. That’s a powder room on the left.
Now for the airy basement. It has charcoal-tile floors and a kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and a subway-tile backsplash.
Turn around to take in the custom built-in storage unit.
There’s also a full bathroom down here, with a glass shower and a cabinet vanity.
The rooftop deck comes with big-city views.
Finally, here’s one more look at the park, which was recently revitalized to include new seating, lighting, gardens and public art.
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