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63 Standish Avenue

$1,399,000


Offering a rare pied-à-terre option in North Rosedale, it’s hard not to be fascinated by the “Blueberry House” and its captivating appeal. Deceiving from street view, it is a two-storey home with outstanding principal features to comfortably downsize in place in North Rosedale.  

The unassuming facade of this adorable home opens into gorgeous, traditionally scaled principal spaces that can accommodate large furnishing from your existing family home. The vaulted ceilings instantly increase the cubic square footage of the space, and expand the appeal of this unique offering. 

The living room offers a gas fireplace, while the dining room connects over the breakfast bar to the kitchen with excellent workspace and storage for avid chefs. A main floor family room is lined with windows and connects to a concealed two-piece powder room. Both the family room and the kitchen have walk-outs to the city garden and deck that lie at the back of the home. Little maintenance is required to enjoy this adorable city garden. 

On the second floor, the primary suite is a complete offering with a king-sized bedroom, a large walk-in closet and a four-piece ensuite bathroom. The room is well lit with east-facing windows with cascading views over the rear gardens. 

The finished basement offers excellent ceiling heights and lends itself well to become a second bedroom space, a home office, or a rec room to fit the desires of the new owner. 

63 Standish Avenue sits on a friendly street with little-to-no traffic and within an excellent enclave of supportive neighbours. It also lies just one block to North Rosedale’s favoured Chorley Park, with connections to multiple ravine walking trails and the Evergreen Brickworks. Residents also enjoy walking access to Summerhill Market, Rosedale’s finest and quick connections to the bounty of boutique shopping along Bayview Avenue to the north. 

63 Standish Avenue is an adorable pied-à-terre option is calling all those wishing for a smaller scale residence to maintain yet are not quite ready for condominium living. Retire in place in this fabulous un-rated North Rosedale home.

Front stone steps and railings repaired – 2022

Basement drains replaced and sump pump installed – 2021

New furnace – 2015

New air conditioning – 2015

New air cleaner – 2015

Schools

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Whitney Junior Public School
Grades JK to 6

Deer Park Senior Public School
Grades 7 to 8

Jarvis Collegiate Institute
Grades 9 to 12

 

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Grades JK to 8

Holy Rosary Catholic School
Grades Jk to 8, French Immersion

St. Joseph’s College School
Grades 9 to 12

Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School
Grades 9 to 12

St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School
Grades 9 to 12

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Sunnybrook School
Grades JK to 6

Greenwood College School
Grades 7 to 12

Branksome Hall
Grades JK to 12 (all-girls)

The York School
Grades JK to 12

Upper Canada College
Grades SK to 12 (all-boys)

Neighbourhood

RECREATION

Chorley Park
4 minute walk

Whitney Park
9 minute walk

Rosedale Park Tennis Courts
14 minute walk

Evergreen Brickworks
22 minute walk

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

St. Clair Subway Station
35 minute walk

Douglas and Glen Bus Stop
7 minute walk

Don Valley Parkway
6 minute drive

SAFETY

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre
6 minute drive

Fire Station
7 minute drive

Toronto Police Headquarters
10 minute drive

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