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
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.
Inside, the living room flows into the open-concept dining area and kitchen through a large cased opening.
This minimalist raised fireplace anchors the space.
The floors are Brazilian hardwood throughout, which warms up the modern appliances and fixtures.
Beyond the dining room is a second living area, which gives way to the kitchen.
The kitchen features shaker-style cabinet doors, a built-in desk and a marble island.
The main floor also has a powder room with a floating vanity and modern sconces.
Upstairs, the main bedroom comfortably fits a queen bed.
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.
Here’s a closer look at the shower, with a view of the backyard.
The second bedroom comes with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a desk and a handy window banquette with drawers.
The second bathroom is equipped with white marble walls and a pebble-floored shower.
And this bedroom has laminate closets along with two west-facing windows overlooking the neighbourhood.
Downstairs, the finished basement has been fashioned into a rec room.
There’s also this office in the basement.
The laundry and storage space doubles as a mudroom.
Moving outside reveals the property’s two back entrances. Future owners may wish to convert the basement into a rental or granny suite.
Finally, a full view of the 151-by-25-foot backyard, teeming with greenery.
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