FAMILY FRIENDLY
Chaplin Estates 274 Oriole Pkwy. (Oriole Parkway and Chaplin Crescent) Asking price: : $2.698 million Taxes: $10,000 (2017) Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 4 MLS# 3792697
Two seventy-four Oriole Pkwy. is the homeowner’s happy place. The minute she walks into the house, she feels a sense of tranquility, says listing agent Brucyne Sud of Harvey Kalles Real Estate.
The homeowners spent the last four years extensively renovating their 2,475- square- foot house and created a home that’s perfect for family enjoyment and entertaining.
“They love having family over and they entertain a lot. The house has an easy gradual flow from the kitchen to the dining room to the living room, which overlooks the garden,” Sud says.
The hardwood flooring throughout the main level was refinished. The renovation included the powder room, master ensuite bath- room, the kitchen and the addition of 70 pot lights.
The fresh, bright kitchen, which is at the front of the house and overlooks t he street, has white cupboards, large windows, Caesarstone and marble counters and integrated appliances.
The open- concept living and dining room is inviting. The dining room has lots of space to add more chairs to the dining table for extra guests.
The sunken living room has a fireplace and doors to a Juliet balcony.
The l arge master suite overlooks the backyard. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks, a walk- in shower and storage space.
Another appreciated feature is the above-grade lower level. It has a walkout to a tiered stone patio and the landscaped backyard. “The owners love to spend time in the lush gardens,” Sud says. “They take so much pride in it and take good care of it. They love to sit out there and have a drink.”
The lower level offers additional play space in the recreation/games room. There is also a sauna, a laundry room and a bedroom for a guest or nanny.
Two woodburning fireplaces, a high- efficiency gas furnace, a central vacuum system and 200 amp electrical service are also noteworthy.
The central location of the 33x130-ft. property is hard to beat, Sud says. “It’s close to Eglinton and downtown, but it’s also close to the beltline for active families.”
It’s also good for families because it has four bedrooms and is close to Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan School.