House of the Week: $1.5 million for a house in the Beach with an Indonesia-inspired backyard
Address: 182 Beech Avenue
Neighbourhood: The Beach
Agent: Julia Elizabeth Warren , Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Price: $1,499,999
The place: A home in the Beach with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens and large walkout decks (both front and back) upstairs.
The history: The current owners bought the home in 2003 and did extensive renovations in 2007, which included revamping the master bedroom, the living room (the vaulted ceiling is thanks to their always wanting a stately 15-foot Christmas tree), the second bedroom (which now acts as an upstairs family room) and the backyard, where the landscaping was inspired by a trip to Indonesia.
Big selling point: The backyard, covered in flowing vines, leafy trees and with plenty of seating area, has a secret garden feel that’s perfect for entertaining.
Possible deal breaker: The front of the home has stairs to traverse. The buyers had better make sure they’ve got extra salt come the icy winter. (On the plus side, those stairs may deter a few junk-mail carriers.)
By the numbers:
• $1,499,999
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 fireplaces
• 2 kitchens
• 2 parking spaces
• 2 balconies
324020 The house is in the middle of the Beach, so there's no shortage of greenery around. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-1/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-1 0 0
324021 Here's the foyer. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-2/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-2 0 0
324022 There's a combined living and dining area on the main floor. The leaded glass in the window is likely antique: the house was originally built in the 1890s. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-3/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-3 0 0
324023 There's a fireplace in the living area. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-4/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-4 0 0
324024 The owners added this tall atrium in part to accommodate their super-tall Christmas trees. And wait—what's that hanging up there? https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-5-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-5.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-5/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-5 0 0
324025 Could it be the same exact sailfish we saw at <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/informer/toronto-real-estate/2014/10/01/house-of-the-week-31-edenbrook-hill/slide/toronto-house-of-the-week-31-edenbrook-hill-18/" target="_blank">this other place</a> last year? https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-6/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-6 0 0
324026 The kitchen was recently updated. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-7-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-7.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-7/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-7 0 0
324027 One of the second-floor bedrooms is currently being used as a family room. Those doors lead to one of two second-floor balconies. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-8-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-8.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-8/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-8 0 0
324030 This balcony has a view of the front yard. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-11/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-11 0 0
324029 The master bedroom has a balcony of its own. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-10/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-10 0 0
324028 This one looks down on the backyard. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-9-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-9.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-9/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-9 0 0
324031 Both bedrooms share this bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-12/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-12 0 0
324032 There's also a separate basement suite. This is the living room. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-13/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-13 0 0
324033 The basement kitchen. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-14/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-14 0 0
324034 And the basement bedroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-15.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-15/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-15 0 0
324038 The backyard's design was inspired by a trip to Indonesia. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-17-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-17.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue/slide/toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-17/ toronto-house-for-sale-182-beech-avenue-17 0 0