House of the Week: $2.4 million for an Old East York detached with a curated tree collection out back

Neighbourhood: Old East York
Price: $2,479,000 Size: 3,234 square feet Last sold for: $1,990,000 in 2019 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Parking spots: 5 Real estate agent: Ashley Smith, Sage Real Estate

The place

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom modern box in Old East York. The home comes with five parking spots, a finished basement and a landscaped backyard with a nifty shed. Facing west, it’s within walking distance of Coxwell Ravine Park, Taylor Creek Trail and the future Ontario Line station at Pape and Cosburn. And motorists are a short drive from both the DVP and Danforth Avenue.

The history

East-end designers Lemcad Consultants built this house in 2017, equipping it with oversized windows, a brick-and-blond-wood façade and a sound system throughout. Its current owners—who have lived here since 2019—are now selling to move farther north, closer to their parents.

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The tour

Residents enter through the wood-slatted front door and are greeted by the first of two living areas.

The entire main floor is open-concept, with wire-brushed engineered hardwood floors.

In the kitchen: stainless steel appliances, a four-seat breakfast bar, plenty of storage and marble everywhere.

Turn around and you’re in the dining area.

This is the second living area, featuring a stately gas fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling marble surround.

The living area walks out to this backyard deck with a grill.

Here’s a look at the winding glass staircase that connects all three levels.

Upstairs, in the main suite, there are electric roller blinds and California Closets, plus a closet nook.

Here’s that nook as seen from the bed.

The ensuite bathroom features honeycomb-tile floors and a marble shower.

Down the hall is the secondary bedroom, which overlooks the backyard.

The third bedroom has a built-in floating closet-and-desk combo.

The fourth bedroom is currently set up as an office.

Walking back down the staircase reveals the finished basement.

There’s an entertainment system down here as well as a maple accent wall.

The landscaped backyard is ideal for hosting and is lined with cedar, Japanese maple and cherry trees.

Finally, here’s a peek inside the insulated all-purpose backyard shed.

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