A 3Bed Edwardian Garden Apartment For Lease, Overlooking High Park

If you’re seeking a rental offering the trifecta of location, style, and space, this 2-level 3-bedroom character apartment situated across the street from High Park, steps to Roncesvalles Village, and down the street from the Keele Subway Station hits all the marks. Check out this ‘feels like a house, but definitely a Home’ offering.

Welcome to 429 Parkside Drive!

Welcome To Roncesvalles Village!

Comprising a collection of predominantly two and 3-storey Victorian and Edwardian wood frame to solid brick residences constructed as early as the 1880s for Toronto’s working and merchant classes, Roncesvalles Village has not changed dramatically from a visual perspective over the past 150 years beyond the addition of a collection of infill townhouses, a smattering of architect-designed dwellings, a handful of mid-rise condominiums and a few select loft conversions (including the Winwell Sporting Goods Factory I helped convert into 10 custom lofts at One Columbus Avenue). The housing stock is predominantly well-built, well-proportioned, and well-preserved. And let’s not forget – welcoming!

Roncesvalles Village is renowned for being the centre of Toronto’s Polish community from the 1940s through the 1990s. However, it retains much of the flavour in the many Polish butchers, bakers, and restaurants. You only have to wait until September to see the history of this urban village on display, as it remains the location of the largest Polish Festival in North America, which takes place annually every autumn.

The local businesses – operating as the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area – have evolved since the 1990s to reflect the tastes and preferences of the more recent arrivals and their kids who have made this neighbourhood their home over the past 3 decades. These residents – liberated, progressive, and lean to the left pro-urbanites (NDP candidate Alexa Gilmour was elected the next MPP for Parkdale—High Park in Ontario’s recent provincial election) – are frequently first-generation Canadians whose parents immigrated from all corners of the globe. The result is a growing number of unique restaurants, entrepreneurial boutiques, and indie coffee houses that are part of the current lifecycle of this beloved urban village.

The heartbeat that radiates throughout this neighbourhood rests in the rhythmic pulse of  Roncesvalles Avenue – a mixed-use arterial road with a bike lane and public transit. As the area’s predominant retail, cultural and community hub, two major east-west streets framing this quadrant – Queen Street West and Dundas Street West – further anchor this location with its commercial and tertiary services, transportation links, and access to major roads and highways.

There is plenty of opportunity for shopping & entertainment in this community. This residence is a 10-minute walk to Roncesvalles Avenue, where you’ll find many interesting shops, cafes, and boutiques. Film buffs will love the historic Revue Cinema, those craving fresh scents will want to check out Willem & Jools for floral artistry, and if cool clothes are your jam, check out Frock!

Our go-to for excellent coffee in Roncy is Reunion Coffee – their brew is delicious, and we love that they are a ‘certified B Corporation’ that meets the highest social and environmental performance standards. Our place for Italian is Alimentari, with sauces, pasta, cured meats, and pre-made meals. The community favourite for authentic Polish food is Cafe Polonez. We also love Hot Oven Bakery for fresh bread and The Chocolateria for sweets!

Are you looking to switch it up and explore? This dwelling is also a short stroll to Bloor West Village just west of High Park. With over 400 local shops, restaurants, and services, these merchants – online at ShopBloorWest.com – comprise Canada’s oldest Business Improvement Association. They organize and sponsor nifty annual community events like the Bloor West Streetfest, Outdoor Movies In The Park, and the Ukrainian Festival. How amazing is that

If a lush, leafy landscape nurtures your health and well-being, you’ll appreciate being – literally – a stone’s throw away from the City’s largest and most diverse green spaces! Beloved and expansive High Park is directly across the street (how many people can claim that?) where the options for outings here are seemingly endless; there are multiple play areas, a zoo, several picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, all-ages outdoor pools, a year-round cafe, plus the Canadian Stage’s annual ‘Dream In High Park’ amphitheatre.

Do you love to play tennis? You’re a soft serve away from the Howard Park Tennis Club! Furthermore, a scenic walk can take you to Humber River to the west or the shores of Lake Ontario to the south! We also adore Rennie Park (just on the other side of High Park), arguably the heart of the tight-nit Swansea community – yet another coveted enclave near 9 Indian Valley Crescent!

This residence is close to multiple transit options, including the 80 Queensway bus, which runs right up Parkside Drive to Keele Subway Station (only a 7-minute walk away!) Also, the Roncesvalles bus (a 9-minute walk) can take you north or south, connecting to the Dundas, Queen, and King Streetcar lines and culminating at Dundas West Subway Station. Even better, it’s only a 15-minute walk (or a 4-minute Uber!) to the Bloor GO Station, where the UP Express can take you straight to Pearson Airport or Union Station, or you can ride the GO rails right out of the City!

It’s noteworthy how extremely family-friendly this neighbourhood is, with a supportive, connected community. While amenities and services are aplenty, many reputable schools are nearby. Howard Junior Public School and Fern Avenue Junior & Senior are for the elementary and middle school crowd. Parkdale Collegiate is the school of choice for those of high school age.

429 Parkside Drive

Behind a handsome original Edwardian facade (look at that stonework!) and surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs, this gracious three-bedroom apartment is situated in a meticulously maintained purpose-built fourplex. Constructed in 1920, each of the four units has its own street address, 2 private entrances, exclusive use outdoor space, and a designated parking spot on the paved parking area east of the building.

429 Parkside Drive is a sun-drenched residence wrapped in windows with north, south, and west aspects. It includes around 2000 square feet of domestic bliss spread over two levels: 1450 square feet on the ground level and 560 below grade. From the stately front porch, the apartment opens into a gracious centre hall flanked by the well-proportioned living and dining rooms. Along a centre axis, the kitchen, washroom, and two bedrooms radiate outward, and here you’ll also find the stairs to the finished lower level with the third bedroom, study space and separate laundry room.

The living and dining rooms feature classic proportions, park vistas, and an artful blend of modern and vintage touches. Flooded with natural light, as morning wanes into the afternoon, we love watching the sun traverse the gorgeous oak floors that run throughout. The separate galley kitchen, located beside the generous dining room, is efficient, with plenty of storage and access to a covered porch.

On the east side of the residence, two spacious bedrooms have built-in closets, oak floors, and large windows. A renovated washroom is accessed off the hall, next to the stairs to the lower level.

This family-friendly rental is heated by gas hot water radiators and cooled by wall-mounted SlimJim air conditioning units. Heating is included. The tenant is responsible for hydro, cable, internet and tenant insurance. The unit enjoys exclusive use of the front garden as well as one surface parking space in the paved parking area on the east side of the building!

Questions or interest in booking a private viewing? Contact James Ormston (james@urbaneer.com) or Steven Fudge (steve@urbaneer.com)