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