House of the Week: $1.9 million for a Thorncrest home with a classic look

House of the Week: $1.9 million for a Thorncrest home with a classic look

Address: 25 Great Oak Drive
Neighbourhood: Thorncrest
Agent: Stephanie Haxhillari, Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Price: $1,859,999

The place: A four-bedroom home with classic touches in a tree-covered pocket of Etobicoke.

The history: The home was built in 1998, but it has a traditional aesthetic: think crown moulding, wainscotting galore, hardwood floors and broadloom carpet.

Big selling point: The location is great for outdoorsy types: it’s within walking distance of half a dozen parks and very close to Islington Golf Club. (Or, the owner could always stay at home and enjoy the saltwater pool.)

Possible deal breaker: Prospective buyers might need to set aside a little extra money for help with exterior maintenance. That huge pool isn’t going to clean itself.

By the numbers:

• $1,859,999
• $10,861.01 in taxes (2015)
• 3500 square feet
• 68 feet of frontage
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 1 saltwater pool

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The foyer leads into a wide central hallway.

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The living room has a gas fireplace with a marble surround.

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Next to the living room is the dining room. Although the house was built in 1998, it has antique-looking crown moulding and wainscotting.

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There’s also an office on the main floor.

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Here’s the family room, with another fireplace.

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The kitchen has a big breakfast area and French doors to the backyard, where there’s a large saltwater pool.

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A closer look at the kitchen.

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There are four bedrooms on the second floor. Here’s one of them.

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Another bedroom.

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Those two bedrooms share this bathroom, with stylish plaid wallpaper.

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Another bedroom.

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And here’s that bedroom’s private en suite bathroom.

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The master bedroom is at the rear of the house.

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And here’s the master en suite.

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The basement is finished, with a rec room and a den.

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And here’s the backyard. The pool is under that tarp.