OLD-TIME CHARM IN BABY POINT
Baby Point 78 Raymond Ave. (Baby Point Road and Jane Street) Asking price: $1.289 million Sold for: $1.525 million Taxes: $5,798 (2016) Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Time on the market: Two days
On a 30x125- foot lot in the popular L a mbton/ Baby Point community, this house sold in two days for 18 per cent over the list price.
The neighbourhood has schools and public transit within walking distance.
It is also close to the Humber River and shops, restaurants and other ameni ties along Bloor Street. For fresh air and exercise, Etienne Brulé, Lessard and Magwood parks are nearby.
The brick-and-stone home has traditional charm t hroughout its 2.5 storeys, including a bay window, french doors and a stone fireplace in the living room and wainscotting and french doors in the dining room.
A walkout leads from the kitchen to the deck for outdoor dining or drinks.
The backyard has mature gardens and a rear stone patio. For rainy days, the house has a sunroom for relaxing.
The master suite, which has a walk- in closet, overlooks the quiet treed street. The third-floor loft includes a bedroom and a three-piece bathroom, making it ideal for out- of- town guests or adult children.
The lower level has a recreation room and a handy separate entrance.
The private driveway, which has parking for four cars, leads to a one- car detached garage.
Listing Broker: Royal LePage Real Estate Services (Paul Nusca)