43 Strathcona Avenue

GOLDILOCKS ON STRATHCONA

One of a row of architecturally unique semi-detached homes, with modest mansard second levels, featuring peaked hipped dormers, all hiding dramatic principal bedrooms with cathedral ceilings overlooking the canopied street. Look carefully and see that number 43 conceals a third level boasting a master suite with a walk-through closet and sleeping quarters designed for couples who may wake up or go to bed at different times.

Strathcona is a family of friendly folks so entertaining is a neighbourhood affair. Catch up on the gossip from the front porch. Dine with ample room to expand for celebrations. Curl up and chat by the wood burning fire or spill out onto the rear deck for the barbecue action. The finished recreation room is dry with good head room and with a third full washroom it may become a vortex from which few emerge…

A rare closet adorns the front hall and just turn a corner to drop your groceries in the front facing kitchen. This permits the southern light to warm the living and dining rooms and neighbourly interplay while one bakes a pie.

PARK SIDE LIVING

Strathcona is a coveted North Riverdale Destination, with its idilic canopy, rich architectural mix and great folks encircling one of Toronto’s largest and best parks.  Of course it can’t be overstated the convenience of being close to Pape, the library, the groceries at Danforth and all the night life, shopping and resources.

If kids are part of the scene, then relax, Frankland JPS has a pool, large gym, playgrounds and the greatest teachers! Many residents move to the area just for the Frankland.  And the kids are spoiled to have the Park as part of their daily routine.

Withrow Park is 21-acres that make up the beating heart of North Riverdale. Laid out and constructed in the 1910s, at the same time that the surrounding community was built, Withrow Park is among Toronto’s large multi-purpose parks. Bounded by Logan Avenue just south of Danforth Avenue featuring two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog off-leash area, a wading pool and a children’s playground. In the middle of the park is the Withrow Park Outdoor Ice Rink and summer ball hockey arena (sign-up early). Plus another older children’s playground and an outdoor fitness area.  There is also a Clubhouse for local events and lots of Parks Programs for you and the kids.

OVERVIEW

Building Type: Semi Detached

Lot Size: 15.81 x 100.00

Year Built: 1911

Walk Score: 93

Transit Score: 97

Bike Score: 93

Laneway Suite Qualified 400-800SF

Hydro 2019 Appx $120/mo

Utility Bill 2019 Appx  $150/four months

Tax Year 2019 $5,721.98

Inclusions: 

Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Stove, Microwave/Range Hood, All Electric Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans, All Window Coverings including blinds and California Shutters, All HVAC Gas and Burner Equipment, incl. Ductless on 3rd Floor and Baseboard Units

Exclusions:

Rental gas hot water tank

NOTABLE UPDATES

2002-05 Renovation from Previous Owners Including HVAC, Electrical, 

Windows and Doors, Hardwood Floors, Carport, Shingling, 

Sump Pump, Waterproofing/Membrane, Drains and Weepers 

2006       Laundry room (new washer 2018)

2007 Upgraded water service

2009 2nd floor WR – Kitchen 2008, new Bosch dishwasher 2018

2012 3rd floor addition w 3pc WR, BR, walk-thru closet & walk-in linen closet 

2014 New flat roof

2014 Eavestrough w leaf guards for 3rd floor & addition

2016 Sprayfoam at Front bedroom Bay window

2016 Covered porch renovations

100 amp service

BRK hardwired smoke detection system

ADT alarm system, monitoring not included

HOUSE FEATURES

Exterior front: Weeping Mulberry Bush, flowerbeds, Reconstructed front porch with new tongue and groove ceiling, spray foam insulation around second-floor play window, Refurbish columns in brickwork, railings, Larson storm door, Replacement Front door, Interior foyer, Crown moldings, Ceiling fixture, Front hall closet, Maple hardwood flooring throughout first floor

Kitchen: Tile Flooring, Stone counters and backsplash, Picture window north facing to porch, New silent plus Bosch dishwasher, Stainless steel fridge

Electric range, Microwave hood combination, Double sink, Breakfast bar

Dining room: Chandelier, Ecobee thermostat, Crown moldings, Custom baseboard, Living room: Wood-burning fireplace, Crown moldings, Track light, Walk out to rear deck, Replacement door, Large window

Second level: Large landing, Maple flooring throughout, Pot  lights

Family bathroom: Double sink, Fully mirrored, inside and out, double width medicine cabinet, Long slab tile flooring, Privacy window with blind, Soaker tub with tile front contiguous with flooring, Shower head and handheld, Room for shelving or small furnishings

Rear bedroom: Full-size closet, Large six facing window, Ceiling light, Hardwood flooring

Front bedroom: Call hip cable bay window, Faulted ceilings, Pot lights, Hardwood flooring, Wall-to-wall double closet, Tile baseboard, Ceiling fan

Third floor: LED ceiling lights, Wide hallway, Top lit wall boxes for art, Walk-in linen closet, Large skylight

Master Bedroom: Double glass door Juliet balcony, Separate electric baseboard heating and Pridiom ductless air conditioning, Crown moldings, Hardwood maple flooring, Pocket door to walk through closet, Ceiling fan, Walk-in closet, Track lighting, Integrated built-in closet system on both walls pocket door to washroom

En Suite: Large glass door shower stall, Subway tile wainscotting, Mirrored medicine cabinet and vanity light, Ceiling light, Fan, Tile floor

Lower level: Extra-wide stairs down, Sump Pump, Waterproofing/Membrane, Drains and Weepers

Recreation room: Broadloom, Pot lights, Built-in shelving, Den area with desk and shelving, Washroom with tile floor, shower, window

Laundry room: Linoleum flooring, New laundry tub and built-in shelving

Storage room and mechanical room with built-in shelving, window, lowered with floor drain. Trane furnace, unfinished

Exterior rear: 1 1/2 car Carport with overhead door and remote, rear wall can open to provide two car tandem parking, Interlock Brick and Poured Concrete, Flowerbeds, Deck off living room (some rotting boards ), Barbecue connection

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