September 2014 Home Of The Month – South Annex

Annex / South Annex / Seaton Village, Buy of the Month

Welcome to urbaneer.com's Home Of The Month. This feature provides a snap shot of what urbaneer.com's clients have recently purchased in the City of Toronto.

Like many new arrivals relocating to Toronto, our buyers – an academic couple with a young child – rented temporary accommodations while they explored the city-centre neighbourhoods to identify which might offer the best amenities, schools, and ease of commute for their new urban lives as a young family. With their professional lives centring around the University of Toronto and Ryerson University, they gravitated to the central west side with its family-friendly vibe, easy transportation links and the larger character-filled housing stock found in The Annex, South Annex and parts of Seaton Village. Playter Estates and Dufferin Grove were also neighbourhoods of consideration.

During their eight month search, our Buyers bid in competition only to lose some lovely dwellings but, as it turns out, none of them had the heart-grabbing patina of the stately merchant-class residence they ultimately purchased. Located south of Bloor west of Bathurst in the South Annex, the Edwardian semi-detached twelve-room manse had been a beloved home to one family for nearly a decade. Situated steps to the Bathurst subway station, the cafe cultures of Mirvish Village, and the amenities of College Street, the renovated residence offered ample proportions, a massive third floor and a beautifully landscaped garden with detached two car garage.

Here are some pics from the MLS listing:

 

While this property did require some upgrading, including removing the existing knob and tube wiring, it was otherwise in move-in condition.

Situated on a coveted street of high-end real estate, this dwelling came to market aggressively-listed at $1,350,000. Our Buyers competed against several other Purchasers to secure this property for around 9% over list.

Do you like? If you're interested in purchasing property in the City Of Toronto, please know we're here to help. With a multi-disciplinary education in housing, over twenty years of real estate sales, marketing and development including a sterling reputation as one of Bosley Real Estate's Top Producers I, and my sales team, make it our mandate to guide buyers and sellers through all their real estate needs – including unique urban spaces and character dwellings.

Have we piqued your interest in the South Annex or any of the other great Toronto Neighbourhoods we specialize in? Check out our Neighbourhood Profiles for flavour videos, census data and our amenity blogs.

~ Steven and the urbaneer team

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