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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

At 1,200 square feet, the unit has walnut all over, plenty of exposed brick, a wine fridge and a huge main suite

By Andrea Yu| Photography by Houssmax
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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Price: $5,400 a month Size: 1,200 square feet plus a 300-square-foot terrace Bedrooms: 1+1 Bathrooms: 2 Parking spots: 1 Real estate agents: Lorne Tanz, Sotheby’s International Realty


The place 

A one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bathroom Victorian in Little Italy, just north of College, that underwent an extensive renovation by Plant Architect in 2013.

This unit occupies the second and third floors of the house, with two other apartments taking up the first floor and the basement, respectively. The place comes with one dedicated parking space at the front. It’s a short walk from the many bars, restaurants and shops on College. It also has easy access to several bus routes and streetcar lines.

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The tour 

The open-concept space includes living and dining areas as well as the kitchen. It’s defined by its exposed brick.

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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Here’s the view from the stairs.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

There’s a reading nook by the bay window. The current tenants have set up an office here too.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

The floors are solid ash hardwood.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Now, a glimpse at the rear of the home.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

The five-seat kitchen island is made of engineered quartz and equipped with a sink, a dishwasher and a wine fridge.

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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

There’s also plenty of storage, an espresso machine and a gas cooktop. Those floor tiles were imported from Spain.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Just past the kitchen is this walnut foyer, which conceals a stacked washer-dryer unit. The door opens to a Juliet balcony overlooking the backyard.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

There’s a bar on the left and a bathroom on the right.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Inside the bathroom: a six-foot soaker tub with a rainfall shower, a quartz vanity and more walnut storage.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

The third-floor landing is lit by skylight and leads to both the rooftop terrace and the main suite.

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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Check out the open shower in the ensuite bathroom, also with its own skylight.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Vaulted ceilings add an airy feel to the bedroom.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

That door in the corner leads to the walk-in closet.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

This workspace overlooks the neighbourhood.

Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

Finally, the rooftop terrace, which faces southwest.

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Rental of the Week: $5,400 for a Little Italy Victorian with a rooftop terrace peering above the trees

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Andrea Yu is a freelance journalist based in Toronto. She reports on a wide variety of topics including business, real estate, culture, design, health, food, drink and travel. Aside from Toronto Life, her writing has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and Cottage Life.

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