Summer lovin’
The Beach; 177 Scarborough Rd. (Kingston Road and Victoria Park Avenue); Asking price: $1.998 million; Sold for: $1.9 million; Taxes: $49,681 (2015); Bedrooms: 3+1; Bathrooms: 4; Time on the market: nine days
Bright, open and airy, this sunny Beach home offers beautifully finished interior space designed for entertaining and everyday living. But it is the backyard that will beckon family and guests alike.
French doors lead from the spacious kitchen/eating area to a deck that overlooks the pool. A waterside patio offers al fresco dining space under a cheery red umbrella with matching chairs.
The stone-and-stucco house was built in 2007 on the foundation of a bungalow originally on the property. “It fits the streetscape nicely,” says listing agent Anna Kemp.
Its interior has strong simple lines, she says. The owners created open space that provides “a marvellous sense of light and space. The main floor has a terrific flow for entertaining.”
Meals are crafted in the designer kitchen, which has professional-series appliances for the serious cook, and a pantry to stock plenty of ingredients. The approximately 2,200-square-foot home also has a main-floor family room.
The master suite has a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite bathroom. Two bedrooms and a den are also on the second floor. “The bedrooms are spacious and the halls are nice and wide so no one feels cramped in this house,” Kemp says. “The soundproofed basement theatre is also a really nice feature.”
Families like the home’s location in a “great school district,” she says. The 50x110-ft. property has a private driveway and a detached one-car garage. “Beach lovers like this neighbourhood for walking, cycling and strolling with the dog.” Listing Broker: Sotheby’s International Realty Canada (Anna Kemp and Brennan Aguanno)