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Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

By Sarah Niedoba
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The house that sold at 25 Bernard Avenue
Listed At
$2,698,000
Sold For
$2,496,250

Address: 25 Bernard Avenue

Neighbourhood: The Annex

Agent: Elise Kalles, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

The Property: This renovated Victorian semi is big on whimsical charm, with floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the interior with light (even the basement) and built-in bookshelves to hold all the owner’s literature and bric-a-brac.

The History: The seller, who had lived in the home for a number of years, is moving out of the area.

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The Fate: The buyers are a family who fell in love with the home’s design. They plan to keep many of the original features intact. When they move in, they’ll be joining some distinguished neighbours.

The Sale: The property drew two competing offers in 16 days on the market, and the sellers accepted the higher one, for $200,000 under asking.

By The Numbers:

  • $2,496,250
  • $13,066.01 in property taxes (2015)
  • 25-by-122-foot lot
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 parking spaces
  • 1 rooftop deck
Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The view from the front entrance, with the first of what will be a long series of impressive bookcases.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The living room has a formal look, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors to make the space seem a little wider.

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Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The dining room gets lots of natural light.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

Here’s the kitchen.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The appliances look older, but the cabinetry seems practically new.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The family room has French doors that lead to the backyard.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

There are two bedrooms on the second floor. This one has been turned into a study, with wrap-around bookcases.

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Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The hallway bathroom has some neat wallpaper.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

If you’re going to own a Victorian in the Annex, you might as well invest in a four-poster bed and a bunch of antique bedroom furniture.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The master bedroom has a dressing room.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

The master bedroom’s en suite bathroom has plenty of green to go around.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

There’s another study on the third floor. Don’t you feel bad for whoever’s going to have to move the seller’s book collection?

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Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

And also a small bathroom with a festive colour scheme.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

Imagine this rooftop deck in spring, when those trees are covered with leaves.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

Even the basement rec room gets lots of natural light, courtesy of a pair of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sale of the Week: The $2.5-million semi that proves the bookish life lives on in the Annex

And the backyard.

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Correction
February 8, 2016

This post originally named the wrong listing agent.

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