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

By Kelly Reid
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The house for sale at 25 Great Oak Drive

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.

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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

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

The foyer leads into a wide central hallway.

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

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

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

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

There’s also an office on the main floor.

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

Here’s the family room, with another fireplace.

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

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

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

A closer look at the kitchen.

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

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

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

Another bedroom.

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

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

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

Another bedroom.

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

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

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

The master bedroom is at the rear of the house.

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

And here’s the master en suite.

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

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

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

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

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