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The Annex 25 Bernard Ave. (Avenue Road and Dupont Street) Asking price: $2.698 million Sold for: $2,496,250 Taxes: $13,066 (2015) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Time on the market: 16 days
Presenting a striking appeal from the curb, this renovated Victorian residence is on a coveted Annex street. Its 25x122- foot lot has front yard parking for two cars and pretty gardens in the backyard.
The brick semi has high ceilings, wall-to-wall and floor-toceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, while wide plank oak floors provide a warm and cosy ambience. Mullioned French doors connect indoor and backyard space. Crown mouldings and built-in bookshelves add to the home’s appeal, says listing agent Elise Kalles.
The comfort of a woodburning fireplace can be shared with guests in the family room or in solitude in the main-floor office that provides a relaxed place to work.
The kitchen is a sunny work or gathering spot, thanks to a skylight and a breakfast area with large windows and a view of the backyard. The dining room has a wall of windows and a nook that’s perfect for a sideboard.
An appreciated amenity, each bedroom has its own bathroom. The master bedroom, which has a walk- in closet, shares the second floor with a bedroom that has a built-in bookcase and California shutters. The third floor offers a bedroom with a fireplace and sliding doors to a south-facing rooftop deck. Listing Broker: Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Elise Kalles)