Spacious & Centrally Located Light-filled Home

Description

THE HOUSE The main floor is open-concept. The entry vestibule leads into a livingroom and the dining area, followed by the kitchen and a second living area/TV lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors to the backyard. The kitchen is well-equipped with a 5 pit gas stove/electric oven, a dishwasher and lots of counter space, pots and dishes. Most guests are drawn to sit and socialize at the 10 foot long island while they watch someone else cook! The second floor has 3 bedrooms: with a queen size bed, a double bed and a single bed, and a full bathroom. The upstairs bathroom features a glass shower stall, a granite countertop and large mirror. A second bathroom with a 6 foot tub/shower is in the finished basement. The main bedroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors which open to a small balcony overlooking the backyard. A walk-in closet provides a private space for dressing as well as the washer and dryer. Large windows, ceiling fans and a skylight keep the house bright and airy. We have a gas furnace that heats the whole house and a heat pump system which provides air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. We have high speed internet, wifi and two TV's with Bell Fibe, and the whole house is wired with CAT-5. We can add additional desks in each room if needed. The dining room table can be extended to seat 12. Exterior: The front porch is sunny and secluded. The front yard is all low maintenance garden/no grass. The backyard is enclosed by a fence and features a spacious 14’ x14' deck sheltered by a 30 year old wisteria vine; with patio table, 6 chairs and a string of lights for a cosy evening retreat. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Toronto's "West Annex" neighbourhood (also known as "Seaton Village") is classified as "downtown" but it is a quiet, residential, tree-filled neighbourhood. Our "high street" - Bloor St. - is a 10 minute walk. Transit: a 1 minute walk to the bus, or 10 minute walk to the Christie subway station. The Airport express train (UPX) is just 4 subway stops away. Our house has a walk score of 96/100! DOWNTOWN UNIVERSITIES and HOSPITALS are both a pleasant 20-30 minute walk from home. Universities: UofT, TMU, OCAD, George Brown, MaRS & more Hospitals: UHN, Toronto General, Sick Kids, Mt. Sinai, Women's College, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Western and more Food: Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity. You can find a broad range of culinary choices in our area including Asian, South and Central American, Indigenous, Ethiopian and of course burgers, pizza and sushi. Coffee spots, bars and restaurants abound. Grocery stores within a 10 minute (or less) walk: - chain supermarkets: Loblaws and Farm Boy - foodie folks love Fiesta Farms, Summerhill Market, PAT Korean supermarket and Karma Co-op - corner green grocers - outdoor organic markets are held on various weekdays throughout the neighbourhood - alcohol is sold through the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario). Some supermarkets and corner stores sell wine and beer and alcohol-free drinks Parks: Playgrounds are scattered throughout the neighbourhood, including Christie Pits Park - a community and recreational hub with picnic tables, barbecue spots, fire pits; free outdoor swimming complex, baseball diamonds, basketball court, skateboard park, soccer fields, outdoor ice skating rink. Entertainment: The area has mainstream and alternative cinemas (including the Hot Docs documentary cinema), live music and comedy clubs, live theatre, as well as gyms, yoga and pilates studios. The big tourist attractions like the CN Tower, the Aquarium, the Eaton Centre take approx 20 minutes by subway.