272 Major St., Toronto
ASKING PRICE: $869,000
SELLING PRICE: $880,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $502,125 (2004)
TAXES: $4,458 (2009)
DAYS ON THE MARKET: Five
LISTING AGENT: Honey Moore, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
THE ACTION: This century-old, brick Victorian combined traditional details and craftsmanship with new modern flair and mechanics in a way that compelled two buyers to make an offer, says agent Honey Moore.
WHAT THEY GOT: In a neighbourhood filled with duplexes, this 2.5-storey, semi-detached house remained a single-family home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a third floor en suite with a two-person whirlpool tub and double shower stall.
There is a lower level recreation room with pot lights, but more formal entertaining takes place in a main floor living room with a brick faux fireplace or an adjacent dining area with a pass through to the kitchen.
The cooking space features sleek cabinetry with frosted glass doors in some cases, glass backsplashes and stainless steel appliances, plus a walkout to a deck and private yard with professionally landscaped garden and parking off a rear lane.
THE AGENT'S TAKE: "The house was in pristine condition," Ms. Moore states. "Many original features remain, including high baseboards, wooden railing to the second floor, and the fireplace mantle in the master bedroom."
Other authentic details include ten-foot ceilings throughout, oak hardwood floors and white trims on the main level, which houses a powder room with embossed silver wallpaper.