$1,699,000
489 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1M8
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town · C08
Listing courtesy of HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD.
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town · C08 · M4X 1H9
$1,749,000
$875 / sq ft1 months on market
Classic Prime Cabbagetown 3-storey red brick Victorian Semi located on one of the most coveted blocks at the east end of Wellesley Street just by the park. Elegant, well-loved and meticulously maintained by same devoted owners for decades, this impressive home exudes a creative energy that is simply good for the soul. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, glorious stained glass, deep crown mouldings and baseboards. Large windows bathe the interiors with natural light! A wood-burning fireplace with craftsman mantle anchors the living room and leads to a large separate dining room perfect for entertaining large groups of family and friends. Main floor 3-piece bath adds convenience to everyday life. A modern kitchen with breakfast bar flows seamlessly out to a magical sun-drenched wrap-around deck and backyard oasis - your private sanctuary for quiet morning coffee or languid summer nights dining al fresco. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and fabulous 5-piece spa ensuite complete with sunken whirlpool tub and adjoining wet-room shower. A large 2nd bedroom has large windows overlooking front garden and double closets. The piece de resistance is an extraordinary open-concept entire 3rd floor family room, office and library with soaring cathedral ceilings, built-in bookshelves, library ladder, skylight, a cozy gas wood stove and treetop views - the kind of inspiring space artists and creatives dream about! The full-height basement currently used as artist's studio and workshop offers tremendous potential for additional living space and the lovingly landscaped gardens front and back add to this beautiful home's charm. Parking off rear lane and just steps to the park, transit, shops, restaurants and cafes of Parliament Street and the fabled Riverdale Farm!
15 rooms. Dimensions as published by the listing brokerage.
| Room | Level | Dimensions | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 1.14 × 1.12 m3.7 × 3.7 ft | Stained Glass · Tile Floor |
| Living Room | Main | 4.93 × 3.15 m16.2 × 10.3 ft | Fireplace · Crown Moulding · Stained Glass |
| Dining Room | Main | 4.47 × 4.09 m14.7 × 13.4 ft | B/I Shelves · Large Window · Pot Lights |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.06 × 1.52 m6.8 × 5.0 ft | 3 Pc Bath · Separate Shower · Marble Floor |
| Kitchen | Main | 3.45 × 3.25 m11.3 × 10.7 ft | Breakfast Bar · Stainless Steel Appl · W/O To Deck |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 4.47 × 4.27 m14.7 × 14.0 ft | Large Window · Double Closet · Overlooks Frontyard |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 3.25 × 3.10 m10.7 × 10.2 ft | Large Window · Overlooks Backyard · Pot Lights |
| Other | Second | 3.45 × 2.39 m11.3 × 7.8 ft | Walk-In Closet(s) · Closet Organizers |
| Bathroom | Second | 3.61 × 3.45 m11.8 × 11.3 ft | 5 Pc Ensuite · Double Sink · Soaking Tub |
| Office | Third | 10.08 × 4.47 m33.1 × 14.7 ft | Combined w/Family · B/I Bookcase · Skylight |
| Family Room | Third | 10.08 × 4.47 m33.1 × 14.7 ft | Combined w/Office · Gas Fireplace · Large Window |
| Utility Room | Basement | 4.32 × 3.99 m14.2 × 13.1 ft | — |
| Recreation | Basement | 5.64 × 4.29 m18.5 × 14.1 ft | B/I Shelves · Pot Lights |
| Laundry | Basement | 2.97 × 2.34 m9.7 × 7.7 ft | B/I Shelves · Laundry Sink |
| Workshop | Basement | 3.05 × 2.97 m10.0 × 9.7 ft | Walk-Out · Above Grade Window |
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$1,699,000
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town · C08
Listing courtesy of HARVEY KALLES REAL ESTATE LTD.