52 Castle Frank Cres.
Asking price: $1,495,000
Selling price: $1,400,000
Taxes: $16,207 (2009)
Lot size: 75 by 140 feet
Days on the market: 65
Listing agent: Elli Davis, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
This three-storey house is fairly representative of the grand heritage homes lining a short cul-de-sac just south of Castle Frank subway station on Bloor Street.
But the grounds are larger than the norm, landscaped with a spacious lawn along the front driveway and a deep, private backyard.
"That was on a beautifully large lot 75 by 140 [feet]" agent Elli Davis says. "It was set back from the street, so it had more street presence."
The preservation of the brick façade and leaded accent windows of this traditional residence was also a hit among buyers, who could update the interior, which contains five bedrooms, four bathrooms and formal entertaining spaces.
"There's lots of charm and great space," says Ms. Davis, who notes there are original wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors and oak trims. "The basic bones were great."
On the main floor, there is a sunroom with tile floors, a fireside living room, a separate dining room and an eat-in kitchen with a built-in desk.
Fireplaces are also located in the second-floor den and the master suite, which has a three-piece bathroom.
A four-piece bathroom and two bedrooms complete that level, while a third full bathroom and two carpeted bedrooms round out the top floor.
The basement is not finished.