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Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull

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The house that sold at 28 Sir Williams Lane
(Image: Virtual GTA)
Listed At
$2,185,000
Sold For
$2,000,000

Address: 28 Sir Williams Lane

Neighbourhood: Thorncrest

Agent: Laura Simpson, Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

The Property: A mid-century modern home on a wide lot in Thorncrest Village. On the outside, the property has a number of large Japanese maples; on the inside, it has an open main floor and plenty of skylights.

The History: The home was originally built as a bungalow in 1953. In 2004, the sellers added a second floor and extended the rear of the house, while leaving the front exterior mostly untouched.

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The Fate: The buyers were tired of downtown life. They fell in love with the size of the property and the non-traditional sprawling layout of the expanded bungalow. They were also impressed by the family-friendly amenities available at the community-run Thorncrest Clubhouse, just around the corner.

The Sale: For a month, the home found no takers. With the market about to head into its annual holiday lull, the sellers were willing to agree to the buyers’ offer, which was conditional and $185,000 under asking.

By The Numbers:

  • $2,000,000
  • $9,352.12 in property taxes (2014)
  • 6,025 square feet
  • 110-by-172-foot lot
  • 92 per cent of list price
  • 62 years old
  • 34 days on the market
  • 6 bathrooms
  • 4+1 bedrooms
  • 4 parking spaces
Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The foyer is nice and glassy.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The living room has a stone fireplace—one of four in the house. The flooring is African hardwood.

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Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The dining room has dramatic skylights and glass doors to the back patio.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The family room has another fireplace.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

Here’s the kitchen, with its large eat-in area.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The main floor and basement have one bedroom each. The remaining three bedrooms are on the second floor. This is the master, with built-in cabinetry and a fireplace.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The master bedroom’s en suite bathroom.

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Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

One of two second-floor bedrooms.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The second-floor bathroom.

Sale of the Week: The $2-million Thorncrest home that proves sellers dread the holiday lull
(Image: Virtual GTA)

The house sits on a large lot, with plenty of room for backyard play.

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Ali Amad is a Palestinian-Canadian journalist based in Toronto. His work has appeared in publications including Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Vice, Reader’s Digest and the Walrus, often exploring themes of identity, social justice and the immigrant experience.

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