Sale of the Week: the $1.2-million Niagara townhouse that shows how design can trump spaciousness
Address: 855 Richmond Street West
Neighbourhood: Niagara
Agent: Barbara Best, Keller Williams Advantage Realty, Brokerage
The Property: This Niagara townhome and its neighbours stand out on their block, thanks to their modern design, industrial accents and floor-to-ceiling windows. This particular house, an end unit, one-ups the rest of the row with additional windows along its outer wall. A deck and rooftop lounge offer sunny spots for day drinking, should nearby Trinity-Bellwoods Park prove too packed.
The History: The seller originally purchased the property when the townhomes were completed in 2010. A young professional, she added a few high-end personal touches (including the light fixture in the dining room). Otherwise, she didn’t have to upgrade the relatively new unit.
The Fate: The property’s going to design-savvy young professionals. Over the next few years, they’ll gain plenty of likeminded neighbours, as the area’s older businesses give way to luxury developments.
The Sale: Anticipating that the lack of a third bedroom would pose a challenge, the sellers held back offers and encouraged suitors to give it their single best shot—there would be no negotiations to avoid a prolonged process. They received three bids and accepted the most favourable one. The home was on the market nine days.
By the Numbers:
• $1,206,000
• 1,813 square feet
• 121 per cent list price
• 9 days on the market
• 3 offers
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 south-facing decks
• 1-car built-in garage
314889 The unit is about 13 feet wide, with an exterior made of Brazilian ipe wood, metal and grey brick. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-1/ 855-richmond-street-west-1 0 0
314890 The garage and foyer are on the main floor. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-2/ 855-richmond-street-west-2 0 0
314891 Also on the main floor: a full bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-3/ 855-richmond-street-west-3 0 0
314892 The kitchen and living area are on the second floor. That's a $10,000 custom couch. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-4/ 855-richmond-street-west-4 0 0
314893 The sale included the dining area's West Elm chandelier. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-5-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-5.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-5/ 855-richmond-street-west-5 0 0
314894 The kitchen has a number of unusual design touches, including cabinets that open vertically, like the doors on an expensive sports car. The island has a Ceaserstone countertop. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-6/ 855-richmond-street-west-6 0 0
314895 Behind the kitchen is this cedar deck, which comes complete with a hookup for a gas barbecue. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-7-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-7.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-7/ 855-richmond-street-west-7 0 0
314896 The two bedrooms are on the third floor. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-8-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-8.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-8/ 855-richmond-street-west-8 0 0
314897 The second bedroom is located at the front of the house. It has floor-to-ceiling windows and a big, built-in closet. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-9-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-9.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-9/ 855-richmond-street-west-9 0 0
314898 The master bedroom is at the back of the house. It's roomy enough for a king-size bed. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-10/ 855-richmond-street-west-10 0 0
314899 And here's the master bedroom's en suite bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-11/ 855-richmond-street-west-11 0 0
314900 The fourth floor has a laundry room, a mechanical room and this little alcove. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-12/ 855-richmond-street-west-12 0 0
314901 Also on the fourth floor: a rooftop terrace. The umbrella is pretty sweet, but the sellers are taking it. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-13/ 855-richmond-street-west-13 0 0
314902 And here's the garage. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/855-richmond-street-west-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-855-richmond-street-west/slide/855-richmond-street-west-14/ 855-richmond-street-west-14 0 0
You are thinking of gull-wing doors – at least presumably cabinet doors don’t open in the same way as butterfly doors (see https://www.google.ca/search?q=butterfly+doors&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=lzFRVezCJIO1yQS9vYGQDg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775 )
MMMmmmmmm slaughterhouse smell from May until August! MMmmmmmmmmm
You will be sad to know that the slaughterhouse has been shuttered. I love the smell of bacon in the morning.
That development has struggled for years . My friend fought to halt his investment. It’s the joke of the neighborhood.
Ohhhh no it hasn’t.
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