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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

At 2,500 square feet, the property also comes with a gigantic finished basement, Brazilian hardwood floors and marble galore

By Alex Cyr| Photography by Castle Real Estate Marketing
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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Neighbourhood: Bloor West Village Agent: Bobby Pasternak, Batori Group Price: $2,195,000 Previously sold for: $1,710,000 in 2018 Size: 2,500 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4


The place

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom family home with a 950-square-foot finished basement. Sitting on a deep lot on leafy Durie Street, the place is a quick walk from both Jane and Runnymede stations, Beresford Park, and Bloor’s many shops and restaurants. It’s also a short bike ride from the Humber River trail network to the west and High Park to the east.

The history

A family bought this 1930s house in 2018 and immediately started upgrading. They converted one of the upstairs bedrooms into a luxury ensuite bathroom, installed a concrete-tiled cooking space in the backyard and then raised a beautiful garden. Real estate agent Bobby Pasternak says he’s currently receiving inquiries from prospective buyers—mostly families—who value the blend of urban living and access to nature.

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The tour

The revamped façade combines white stucco with sharp black trim.

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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Inside, the living room flows into the open-concept dining area and kitchen through a large cased opening.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

This minimalist raised fireplace anchors the space.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The floors are Brazilian hardwood throughout, which warms up the modern appliances and fixtures.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Beyond the dining room is a second living area, which gives way to the kitchen.  

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The kitchen features shaker-style cabinet doors, a built-in desk and a marble island. 

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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The main floor also has a powder room with a floating vanity and modern sconces.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Upstairs, the main bedroom comfortably fits a queen bed. 

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Here’s the main ensuite bathroom, which used to be a bedroom. Its new layout accommodates a floating double vanity, custom storage and a tiled shower with a glass door.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Here’s a closer look at the shower, with a view of the backyard.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The second bedroom comes with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a desk and a handy window banquette with drawers.

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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The second bathroom is equipped with white marble walls and a pebble-floored shower.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

And this bedroom has laminate closets along with two west-facing windows overlooking the neighbourhood.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Downstairs, the finished basement has been fashioned into a rec room.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

There’s also this office in the basement.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

The laundry and storage space doubles as a mudroom. 

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House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Moving outside reveals the property’s two back entrances. Future owners may wish to convert the basement into a rental or granny suite. 

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

Finally, a full view of the 151-by-25-foot backyard, teeming with greenery.

House of the Week: $2.2 million for a Bloor West Village detached with two living rooms and a backyard oasis

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