House of the Week: $4.8 million to live in a historic schoolhouse in Moore Park
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Address: 110 Glenrose Avenue
Neighbourhood: Rosedale-Moore Park
Agent: Leeanne Weld , Royal LePage/J & D Division, Brokerage
Price: $4,800,000
The Place: A former schoolhouse in Moore Park that was converted into an art studio and residence.
Bragging Rights: Canadian sculptors Frances Loring and Florence Wyle bought this place, formerly Christ Church Deer Park’s Sunday schoolhouse, in 1920, moved it to its current location and dubbed it “The Church.” They would gather here with other prominent Canadian artists of the time, including the Group of Seven painters.
Big Selling Point: The home features incredible historical details, like Gothic-style windows and beamed cathedral ceilings. The lower level, where the kitchen and dining room are located, is full of exposed brick and rough-hewn touches. It looks like something out of another century.
Possible Deal Breaker: Despite its charm, the subterranean kitchen has a cavelike appearance. Also, the home’s overall layout is highly idiosyncratic. Mere Ikea furniture probably won’t get the job done.
By The Numbers:
• $4,800,000
• $12,392.75 in property taxes (2013)
• 2,500 square feet above grade
• 2,000-square-foot lower level
• 165 years old, approximately
• 3 previous owners
• 3 wood-burning fireplaces
• 2-car parking
• 1 skylight
• 1 balcony
282456 Despite being known as "The Church," the building was actually originally a church's Sunday schoolhouse House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-01/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-01 0 0
282457 There's a little mudroom House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-02-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-02.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-02/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-02 0 0
282458 The living room, meanwhile, is enormous House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-03-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-03/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-03 0 0
282459 This is a living room a person could actually do some living in. Maybe some golfing, even House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-04-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-04.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-04/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-04 0 0
282460 Next to the living room is this family room House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-05-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-05.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-05/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-05 0 0
282461 And there's also a den. The floor here is heated House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-06.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-06/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-06 0 0
282462 Like much of the house, this sitting area is lined with charming windows House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-07.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-07/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-07 0 0
282463 The main-floor master bedroom has nice Gothic-style touches House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-08.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-08/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-08 0 0
282464 The master bedroom's en suite washroom lacks some of the ultra-luxe touches found in newer builds, but it has a certain appeal House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-09-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-09.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-09/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-09 0 0
282465 This bedroom has the second floor to itself. There's a balcony and an en suite washroom House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-10/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-10 0 0
282466 The dining room is on the house's lower level. Who needs an oven when the wood-burning fireplace is big enough for a pig roast? House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-11/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-11 0 0
282467 Another view of the dining room House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-12.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-12/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-12 0 0
282468 The kitchen is also on the lower level House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-13.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-13/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-13 0 0
282469 And here's the lower-level powder room House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-14.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-14/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-14 0 0
282470 A view of the house from the back House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-15.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-15/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-15 0 0
282471 And yes, there's even a plaque House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue House of the Week: 110 Glenrose Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-16.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-16/ toronto-house-of-the-week-110-glenrose-avenue-16 0 0