House of the Week: $3.1 million for a friendly Forest Hill detached with four bedrooms and four bathrooms

Neighbourhood: Forest Hill North Price: $3,189,000 Previously sold for: $1,680,000 in 2014 Size: 2,250 square feet Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 4 Parking spots: 3 Real estate agents: Bobby Pasternak, Batori Group

The Place

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom family home with two living rooms, a private garage and a bright basement suite with its own entrance. Nestled on a leafy street in the heart of Forest Hill, the property is steps from the Eglinton Crosstown’s future Chaplin station, the Beltline Trail and some of the city’s top schools. And motorists are a short drive from both Allen Road and Mount Pleasant.

The History

A couple purchased this house 10 years ago, renovated it and then raised their three children here. The family has since found a new home to renovate, so they’re putting this one on the market.

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The Tour

The brick-and-stone façade rises above its neighbours—a stately backdrop for the front-yard garden.

Four quick steps separate the foyer from the main floor.

Here’s the family room, with crown-moulded walls and ceilings as well as a view of the neighbourhood. There are built-in speakers throughout.

Beyond the family room is this dining area topped by a funky light fixture.

The L-shaped kitchen is complete with a marble island, a second dining area and a lounge.

Also in the kitchen: gallery-style lighting, a tiled backsplash and new stainless steel appliances.

The lounge, meanwhile, is equipped with a fireplace, plenty of storage and a walkout to the elevated backyard deck.

There’s an understated powder room with a floating vanity on this floor too.

A winder staircase leads to the bedrooms.

Here’s the main bedroom, complete with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom.

The ensuite has a double vanity and a drop-in bathtub overlooking the backyard.

Down the hall is this secondary bedroom. 

Another bedroom is currently fashioned as an office.

And the shared bathroom comes with a tiled shower (note the nook) and another double vanity.

Now for the finished basement, which can function as a nanny suite. The would-be unit is bright and has its own entrance, bathroom, mudroom and exit to the backyard.

It also has this handy gym.

Finally, here’s a look at the rear of the home. Its deck descends into the yard, which is 110 feet deep.

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