232 Wright Ave., Toronto
Asking price: $948,000
Selling price: $930,000
Previous selling price: $665,000 (2004)
Taxes: $5,821 (2009)
Lot size: 27 by 118 feet
Days on the market: ten
Listing agents: Jill Stewart and Robert LePage, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
This detached, 2.5-storey Edwardian is located in one of the best possible spots in a mature, leafy neighbourhood by High Park and Lake Ontario, says agent Jill Stewart.
"Wright is a premium street in High Park/Roncesvalles," she says. "It's only a block from Roncesvalles … another two blocks to the park, and then it's very close to the Gardiner."
The unique appearance of this century-old house also captivated buyers and locals alike.
"This particular house has always been a head turner with nice, pale yellow brick, which is not seen that often in Toronto," she says. "Its façade was very interesting with a lot of different rooflines, peaks, a chimney and large veranda."
The interiors are equally memorable with original leaded glass windows and hardwood floors in areas like the living room, pocket doors to the dining room and a fireplace in one corner of the grand foyer.
Some modern changes include the replacement of the boiler and electrical work to the renovation and expansion of the kitchen with a new breakfast area and double doors to a deck and private backyard with a playhouse and gardens.
But more importantly, the basement, which has a workshop area and a gym, was excavated to create a built-in garage, "which is very unusual in a 100-year-old house," adds Ms. Stewart.
The second floor has a full bathroom, a family room and office, which can be entered from two bedrooms.
The third floor houses two bedrooms and a bathroom with vaulted ceilings and multiple windows by a whirlpool tub and sliding doors to a secluded, tree-shaded deck.