2281 Lake Shore Blvd W., Unit H, Toronto
Asking price: $538,800
Selling price: $550,000
Taxes: $3,505 (2010)
Lot size: 14 by 76 feet
Days on the market: seven
Listing agent: Anne Adams, Toronto West Realty Inc
THE ACTION
This lakeside two-storey townhouse attracted a couple who liked the location because they had lived in the Grand Harbour Mews project before, says agent Anne Adams. "They liked being on the waterfront," says Ms. Adams. "It takes just a few minutes to walk to the boardwalk."
WHAT THEY GOT
The 1,700-square-foot unit is luxuriously finished with crown mouldings and hardwood floors in the open dining area and rear living room, which also has a gas fireplace, pot lights and a door to the deck with a gas hookup.
The eat-in kitchen features granite counters, pot lights and ceramic floors with built-in appliances.
On the second floor, there are skylights in the hall, one of the three bedrooms and in the five-piece bathroom.
The lower level family room has above grade windows, a full bathroom and access to a garage.
The property is also equipped with central vacuum and an alarm system. Exterior maintenance is taken care of by a monthly fee of $175.
THE AGENT'S TAKE
It didn't hurt that the 13-year-old unit was available as a freehold home, says Ms. Adams. "There are very few freeholds right on the waterfront," she says.
The unit also offers more privacy than the other 15 units in the complex. "The fact that it's an end unit makes it more desirable. There are no neighbours on one side."