5 Red Deer Ave., Toronto
5 RED DEER AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $899,000
SELLING PRICE $920,000
TAXES $3,472 (2010)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Four
LISTING AGENTS Irene Kaushansky and Philip Brown, Keller Williams Advantage Realty
The Action: There were only a handful of private showings for this new two-storey house in the Birchcliffe community, but most traffic came through during the open houses.
Agents Irene Kaushansky and Philip Brown were open to reviewing offers at any time and received three simultaneously from eager buyers.
What They Got: Alexander Tencate Design Build Inc. constructed this four-bedroom and four-bathroom house on a 40-by-132-foot lot once home to a three-bedroom bungalow.
Modern materials were utilized throughout, from an exterior shell fashioned from stucco, plaster and shingles to ceramic tile and hardwood flooring.
At the end of the main hall - past the combined living and dining space - there is an open kitchen and family room with stainless steel appliances, glass tile backsplashes and CaesarStone counters and island, as well as a gas fireplace, built-in storage and double doors to a covered deck.
The master suite is the only bedroom upstairs with a walk-in closet and five-piece bathroom.
A fifth bedroom and recreation room round out the basement, which has eight-foot ceilings.
A private driveway lies to one side of the front lawn, and an open yard and shed are enclosed in the backyard.
The Agent's Take: "[It's]a stunning, contemporary home that is unique for the area in terms of its quality of finishes," Ms. Kaushansky says. "It had a thoughtful design with a great layout ideal for families."