Done Deal, 62 Balmoral Ave., Toronto
62 BALMORAL AVE., TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $1,085,000
SELLING PRICE $1,095,000
TAXES $8,020 (2011)
DAYS ON THE MARKET five
LISTING AGENTS Christian Vermast, Paul Maranger and Fran Bennett, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
THE ACTION: Just south of the treed grounds of St. Michael's Cemetery, this semi-detached house was the centre of attention for 17 buyers with booked showings and nearly two dozen open house attendees.
WHAT THEY GOT: Within the last 20 years, this roughly century-old brick structure was renovated and expanded into a 2,405 square-foot space with classic details and modern conveniences, such as a sky lit family room addition off the kitchen with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, a wall of windows and 8½-foot patio doors.
Other entertaining options include a fireside living area, dining room and a lower level recreation room and office.
The second floor houses the largest of four bathrooms and three bedrooms, including a master suite with a third fireplace, Juliet balcony and dressing area with wall to wall closets on both sides.
One of the two third floor bedrooms has a private bathroom and deck.
A private backyard and a front parking pad round out the 22- by 108-foot lot.
THE AGENT'S TAKE: "It's very unusual to have such a large addition at the back of the house. You'd never get something that large approved today," says agent Paul Maranger. "The second floor sunroom was converted into a dressing room, which is very rare in homes of that vintage."
Buyers were also drawn to the area's mix of culinary hot spots. "The restaurant scene in the Summerhill/Rosedale corridor has changed night and day," Mr. Maranger explains. "[Locals]would have to go downtown to get to a really good restaurant, now in the last five to ten years, the choices here are stupefying."