156 Mcrae Dr., Toronto
Asking price: $869,000
Selling price: $910,000
Previous selling price: $535,000 (2004)
Taxes: $5,090 (2009)
Lot size: 31 by 120 feet
Days on the market: nine
Listing agents: Sandra Pate and Lina Risi, Royal LePage Real Estate Service Ltd. Johnston and Daniel Division
Over the span of two years, this classic, two-storey residence was converted into a contemporary, urban home that really caught the attention of multiple buyers determined to submit the best bid to agent Sandra Pate.
“It’s a really unique, modern renovation, which is hard to find in Leaside,” says Ms. Pate. “Most of the houses renovated in Leaside tend to be on the traditional side … so people were quite thrilled to see something a bit different.”
Behind the brick façade of the 1920s structure, the upper and lower level bathrooms were refinished and the separate kitchen and dining room were combined, “which is not typical for Leaside,” says Ms. Pate. “Leaside [homes] tends to have smaller kitchens.”
The cooking area now features a granite-topped island and raised breakfast bar, as well as stainless steel appliances and tiled floors.
The dining area was polished off with new glass door to a large deck and garden, along with pot lights, crown mouldings and dark hardwood floors that also appear in an adjacent living room with a wood burning fireplace.
The second floor houses three bedrooms, while the basement contains a carpeted family room with pot light and above grade windows, a laundry room with shelving and a separate side entrance to a private driveway to the garage.
“It pretty much had everything people want,” adds Ms. Pate.
Even the location is ideal just steps from a library, schools and Trace Manes Park. “It was directly across the street from great facilities, tennis courts and community centre, so it’s pretty convenient if you have kids,” Ms. Pate says.
