CORSO ITALIA

256 McRoberts Ave. (Rogers and Caledonia road)

Asking price: $799,999

Taxes: $2,979 (2017)

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

MLS# W4137654

RENOVATION WITH “QUALITY FINISHES” BY HOME BUILDER

Chances are that when you buy a builder’s own home, it will include some special finishes and features.

“When you walk into this home, renovated by owner Eric Cardillo of Icon Contracting, you feel like you’re stepping into a custombuilt home,” says listing agent Anthony Fasulo.

“It has quality finishes throughout.” The house has undergone a full renovation, with major components such as electrical, plumbing and ductwork upgraded.

“The main floor has been reconfigured and offers an open living and dining space. The home even includes a main-floor powder room,” Fasulo says.

“A powder room on the main floor is a must if buyers are planning on doing a lot of entertaining.

The home will appeal to younger professionals, or anyone who wants to entertain” regardless of age.

The 17x127-foot lot has a detached garage with lane access.

Another bonus is that the home has a “Humewood-Cedarvale feeling at a fraction of the cost,” he says. “Similar homes and similar finishes sell for hundreds of thousands more in Humewood-Cedarvale.”

First-time buyers may want to look one or two neighbourhoods away if they can’t afford to buy in their dream area.

It may be more affordable yet provide a similar location.

This home offers proximity to life on vibrant St. Clair and allows buyers to get into the market, he says. “It’s a good alternative. There’s also a lot of development and new builds on McRoberts.”

The Corso Italia neighbourhood includes St. Clair West amenities, such as cafés, restaurants and bakeries.

Earlscourt Park to the south has a skating rink and lots of greenspace to enjoy yearround.

Nearby Prospect Cemetery offers a quiet place to jog or walk. A short car ride away, The Stockyards District offers a variety of shops and services.