COVETED LOCATION
Baby Point
42 Longmuir Cres. (Baby Point Crescent and Jane Street) Asking price: $1.499 million
Sold for: $1.6 million
Taxes: $6,373 (2017) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Time on the market: Seven days
There were three offers to purchase this 1.5-storey detached Baby Point home. It was listed for sale on May 9 and scheduled to receive offers seven days later. It sold that day.
Although multiple offers are more typical in nearby Old Mill, demand is great from families who wish to call this coveted neighbourhood home.
Historic stone gates mark the entrance to Baby Point, which is close to parks and the Humber River. The subway is nearby for easy commuting downtown, and trendy amenities, including bakeries, delis, boutiques and restaurants, can be found along Bloor Street West to the south.
This home, set on a treed 36x152-foot lot, is a treat for anyone who wants a reverse ravine setting with a Zen vibe. The backyard retreat has a patio, a picnic area and a tree swing under a leafy canopy. A walkout from the family room leads to a deck and a hot tub close enough to the house to make a quick dash in winter. “My favourite spot is the cosy family room, with a skylight and a window seat overlooking the woodland garden,” says listing agent Andrea Morrison.
“The welcoming open main floor is modern, yet retains lovely traditional elements such as a formal, magnificent fireplace with a handsome wood mantel.”
Families appreciate the charming home’s open-concept main floor, with its hardwood floors, fireplace and a kitchen with granite counter tops and a breakfast bar.
A wall-to-wall closet in the master suite, floor-to-ceiling kitchen pantries and built-in shelves in the lower-level recreation room offer alwaysappreciated storage space.
Many homes in the neighbourhood have been renovated, with owners choosing to retain the original character. The area is also dotted with new builds.
Listing Broker: Royal LePage Real Estate Services (Andrea Morrison)