Gracious, In Dufferin Grove
This spectacular opportunity to acquire a property breathes life into the real estate mantra “location, location, location.”
Set in one of the most coveted residential pockets in the central west end, on a gracious leafy avenue of vintage and contemporary residences boasting substantial deep lots, this heart-grabbing two-and-a-half storey detached house is located in a neighbourhood renown for having some of the city’s most charming streetscapes. Yes, for those seeking a family-friendly address where the potential upside is nothing short of stellar, this heart-grabbing property offers turnkey occupancy and the chance to create your own memories while making this property your own.
Welcome to 451 Gladstone Avenue!
Located in Dufferin Grove, a charming community of merchant and working-class century homes minutes from the downtown core, this neighbourhood has become a testament to the richness of spirit Toronto’s urban fabric is celebrated for. Having a diverse multi-cultural community, from street to street, corner to corner, this neighbourhood is full of all walks of life. Bound by Bloor, College, Ossington and Dufferin Streets, this neighbourhood literally “has it all!”
Dufferin Street is home to the popular Dufferin Mall with its comprehensive community services and mainstream retailers essential for home maintenance and operation. Bloor Street is a step away for everyday shopping amenities; the Dufferin Subway Station is just around the corner and steps from a great taco place for a meal-on-the-go. At the top of the street is Gladstone Library, an incredible example of civic pride with its spectacular recent $119 million renovation. Sun-drenched in light and style, this marvellous amenity offers CD and DVD rental, free Wi-Fi and even encourages lounging with snacks for ultimate comfort. To the south, College Street has the most colourful mix of commercial storefronts including a Fromagerie, Starbucks and several top-notch restaurants and cafés. Also, the YMCA is right at the corner of College and Dovercourt, which is onlysteps away. And for those living automobile free, there is a ZIP-CAR pick up location on the laneway at the top of the street! How amazing is that?
Down the street is bucolic Dufferin Grove Park. The largest green space in the neighbourhood, this family-fun community destination includes playgrounds, picnic areas and the smashing rink for ice skating or inline hockey. There’s a weekly organic market, a community pizza oven, and even internet ‘Wi-Fi’.
This is a community that defines the word actively, not just as a geographical location- but as a gathering of neighbours and friends. A community support group, the ‘Friends of Dufferin Grove Park’ organizes most events and activities in the park, unlike most parks in the City, where events are organized by the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department. There’s even the celebrated ‘Clay and Paper Theatre’, who “create, develop and perform multi-disciplinary, community-driven theatrical works using narrative theatre and large-scale puppetry for large and diverse audiences”. How special would it be would it be to stroll to their magical puppet show each summer with your friends and family?
For those with children, Dewson Elementary Public School offers a comprehensive education program from JK to Grade 6, with both regular English and French Immersion Programs. Having around 530 students of diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds, the school has specialist teachers for Core French, Music, and Physical Education, along with a great Learning Resource Centre. Without a doubt, this amenity-rich, dynamic neighbourhood has all the features desired by those purchasing with the “location, location, location” mantra in mind.
This well-proportioned two-and a half storey detached residence offers plenty of gracious living. Originally constructed for a member of the merchant class, this breath-taking residence blends original character details with contemporary touches. From the moment you arrive at the front porch and cross the threshold you can sense the warmth of a well-loved home with its four levels of great proportions, generous ceiling heights and flexible space plan.
On the main level, there’s an open concept entertainment space boasting generous dimensions, warm wood floors, and a character bay window. There’s a massive closet for all your family's shoes and coats, a two-piece powder room tucked discreetly out of sight off the kitchen, and an amazing space plan that will work for whatever your style of furnishings.
The kitchen is well-designed with quality cabinetry, stone counters and an efficient layout preferred by seasoned cooks. It’s beautifully situated close to the oversized dining room, and overlooks a breath-taking sunken conservatory family room. Reminiscent of an English country home, the conservatory features a vaulted ceiling of skylights, a gas fireplace, and a panoramic garden vista. This sundrenched space is simply dreamy!
On the second level, a thoughtful re-design has created two good-sized bedrooms with ample closets divided by the generous washroom and built-in marble-topped desk ideal for your home office or children’s study area. Spacious and well-proportioned, there is amazing 'flow' with this floor plan.
Up the staircase, a third floor open concept space offers a variety of uses. Currently serving as a third bedroom, this space with its romantic wood-burning stove could easily become divided into two private bedrooms or redesigned into a spectacular master suite with roof deck! The potential and possibilities are as unique as the next owner!
On the lower level, an open concept media room is a great children’s play area or guest quarters! Having a separate laundry room and a terrific storage utility area, this finished basement offers plenty of move-in additional living space.
Having upgraded building components, a sundrenched southeast facing private garden extending 148 feet deep, and one car legal front pad parking (note – the school next door welcomes neighbours parking their second vehicle on the school lot for no charge- with the only request your vehicle is off the lot weekday mornings), this exceptional detached renovated house is a spectacular opportunity for one fortunate buyer. Occupancy is flexible over the next thirty to sixty days.
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