2 ORCHARD CREST RD., Toronto
ASKING PRICE $1,650,000
SELLING PRICE $1,801,000
PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE $646,300 (2005)
TAXES $7,201 (2010)
DAYS ON THE MARKET seven
LISTING AGENT Andrea Morrison, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
The Action: Four solid offers materialized from house hunters who visited this renovated two-storey house either during an open house or by booking a private appointment.
What They Got: The four-bedroom house is situated on a child-friendly street in a quiet enclave called Old Millside, which is bound by hills, parks and the Humber River.
There is a formal living room and long dining room with a wood-burning fireplace and French doors to the side yard.
Five years ago, the 1930s residence nearly doubled in size with the creation of a side wing containing an open family room and kitchen with a gas fireplace, nine-foot island and stainless steel appliances, as well as an exit to the garden, patio and firepit.
A master retreat with one of four bathrooms and walk-in closets occupies the second floor of the addition.
For additional living space, there is an extra bedroom and recreation room in the basement, which has a separate rear entrance.
Conveniences include sprinkler and central vacuum systems and private four-car parking.
The Agent's Take: "It's a very sought-after neighbourhood with five streets," agent Andrea Morrison says. "This particular street only has eight houses - and there are more than 16 kids on the street."
The property itself is updated like many adjacent homes. "The compelling feature about this house was the exquisite addition they had put on, which translated into a … huge master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, good closet space and a gorgeous ensuite bathroom," Ms. Morrison adds.