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House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

By Fraser Abe| Photography by Matthew Storey
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The house for sale at 154 Shuter Street

Address: 154 Shuter Street
Neighbourhood: Moss Park Agent: Georgia Athanasiou, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Limited, Brokerage Price: $3,250,000 Previously sold for: $1.4 million, in 2012

The place

A converted 1910 carriage house.

The building is split into two separate dwelling units. Here’s the main floor:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

The open living space has plenty of room for a couch:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

And the kitchen gets a corner of its own:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

There’s also a bedroom down here:

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House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

And an ensuite bathroom with colourful tiles on the walls:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

The second floor is a completely different living space, and it’s a bit less polished:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

The pine floors are original to the building:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

A plywood kitchen:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

And there’s an office:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

The second-floor bedroom has a definite industrial vibe:

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House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house

The master bedroom takes up the entire third floor. And yeah, that’s a bathtub in the middle of the room:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house
Big selling point

The place has an interior reminiscent of a hard loft, but without the noisy neighbours and condo fees. And, unlike most lofts, it comes with a sizeable rooftop terrace:

House of the Week: $3.3 million for a duplex in a former Moss Park carriage house
The history

Built in 1910, this home was originally the carriage house for the Rosar Funeral Home. The building was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by J.M. Cowan, and it’s not his only surviving work. He’s also responsible for the stage at the Factory Theatre, as well as many Catholic schools throughout the city, some of which have now been converted into condos.

Possible deal breaker

An industrial feel permeates the space. The buyer will need to give extra thought to furnishing and styling this property, or it may not feel quite as homey as it could.

By the numbers

• $3,250,000 • $6,800 (2016 taxes) • 4,300 square feet • 600 square foot terrace • 12 foot ceilings • 4 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 2 parking spaces

The Hunt

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The 1,800-square-foot property also comes with a crystalline main floor, a jewel box closet, an EV charger and a basement with rental potential

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