House of the Week: $3 million for a boldly decorated historical home in Rosedale
Address: 53 Elm Avenue
Neighbourhood: Rosedale-Moore Park
Agent: Joseph Robert and Gillian Oxley, Royal LePage/J & D Division, Brokerage
Price: $2,998,000
The Place: A five-bedroom, 5,300-square-foot semi in Rosedale that was built in 1888.
Bragging Rights: Following a major overhaul by reno guru Joe Brennan, the bright and cheerful decor was featured in Canadian House and Home and Chatelaine.
Big Selling Point: If you’re chilly come winter, you need only cozy up to one of the seven fireplaces.
Possible Deal Breaker: For all its size and grandeur, this is still a semi-detached home. Best to make sure the neighbours are nice before making a bid.
By The Numbers: • $2,998,000 • $17, 267.13 in property taxes (2012) • 5,300 square feet of living space • 1,800-square-foot basement • 9 skylights • 7 fireplaces • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 3-car driveway • 1-car garage • 1 wine cellar
