Little Italy home has income potential

Possible separate basement apartment and location in vibrant neighbourhood all add up

“Over the last decade, my husband and I have really enjoyed this home and the vibrancy of our neighbourhood. We are walking distance to world-class restaurants, and every time we explore the streets around us we find yet another hidden gem,” says homeowner Patricia Hrousalas.

Designed by renowned Toronto architect Richard Wengle, the three-storey freehold townhouse in the trendy and popular west-end neighbourhood of Little Italy features a separate in-law suite and many custom highlights worth noting, including built-in ceiling speakers, seven-inch wide hardwood floors, 10-ft. ceilings, and many custom built-ins throughout.

“We love how incredibly family friendly the area is, having raised our two children in this home. Everything we need is within a few minutes walk and the access to wonderful parks, including Trinity Bellwoods, has been a regular part of our weekend routine. The streetcar and the subway are also only moments away which makes getting around the city a breeze,” says Hrousalas.

“Inside our home, its light colour palette gives a bright and open ambience, and, as soon as the weather turns in the spring, we open the back glass doors and the backyard becomes a seamless part of our living space. The house was so thoughtfully designed, with integrated storage throughout, exceptionally large bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, and a private thirdfloor primary retreat, with a beautiful bathroom, two walk-in closets and a balcony, with a view of downtown and the CN Tower.”

The home is close to many stores, shops, pubs, small theatres, music venues, and Kensington Market, and has easy access to the Gardiner Expressway.

Says listing agent Andrew Ipekian : “In today’s market, many people are looking for a luxurious space with income potential and this home is the perfect fit with almost 3,000 sq. ft. of finished space, including a potential separate basement apartment, a professionally landscaped backyard with imported trees, lighting, and a gas fire pit, as well as a large garage.”

This modern abode features an all-brick facade, many windows, a flat roofline, a covered porch with a glass rail and two upper balconies.

The front door opens to the foyer which features a hardwood floor and a double closet.

Beside the foyer is the dining room with a hardwood floor, a modern chandelier, pot lights, a long built-in bench with storage underneath, and a sliding-glass door walkout to the front porch.

The dining room opens to the centrally located galley kitchen which showcases a large island with quartz counters, a hardwood floor, pot lights, plenty of custom cabinetry, high-end built-in stainless steel appliances, and a glass wall that separates it from the floating stairs that lead to the second floor.

At the back of the home is the living room. Highlights include a hardwood floor, a tray ceiling, builtin cabinetry with floating shelves above, pot lights, and double garden doors that open to the back deck and are bordered on both sides with floor-to-ceiling windows.

A two-piece bathroom completes this level.

The second floor is appointed with two bedrooms on either end of the home, both of them with hardwood floors, two double closets, and four-piece ensuites. The front bedroom has a walkout to a private balcony. Nestled between the bedrooms is a laundry room, and a partially open den with a built-in desk and floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry.

The main bedroom is on the third floor and is outfitted with a hardwood floor, a contemporary chandelier, two built-in night tables, a sliding-glass door walkout to a private balcony, two large walk-in closets with built-in organizers, and a six-piece ensuite.

The finished basement features a bedroom with two double closets, a kitchenette, a living room, a laundry room, a separate entrance, and access to a large laundry room.