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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage1300 Yonge Street Suite 100 | Toronto, ON. M4T 1X3 | 416.925.9191

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Welcome to this truly handsome, classical, unusually spacious 8 Bedroom, executive family home designed by noted architects Gordon and Helliwell in 1902 for T. Gordon Brown, a Stationer. Beautifully restored with care to preserve its timeless beauty by the present owners, who purchased the property in 1979, it is situated on a delightful 50’ x 254’ lot framed by wonderfully landscaped gardens front and back. Perfectly positioned along this prestigious winding, treed road, it is in perhaps one of the most sought after family areas in South Rosedale. Impressive and sun-filled, this stately residence of approximately 4810’ above grade and over 1670’ below, totals over 6480’ in all and has a truly magnificent and unusually deep Garden offering both privacy and great aesthetic appeal. Well planted, for seasonal variety it affords charming family and sophisticated entertaining spaces on a southwest facing lot of astonishing proportions.

Ideally located, this quality residence is just a short walk from all the amenities of the Yonge Street

subway, fine area shops, acclaimed restaurants, Branksome Hall, the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, The York Racquets Club and Craigleigh Gardens Park (a dog lover’s paradise). Mooredale House with its pool and splendid activities is within one block and the fabled Rosedale Park with its extensive year round sports and recreational facilities, including tennis and skating and, in Spring, the celebrated Mayfair fete, is just north. Blending an easy flow with relaxed elegance and practical upgrades, this excellent property is within a short stroll of Bloor Street or the miles of hiking and biking trails of the Rosedale Ravine Parks system.

Inside, the protective Vestibule leads to a wonderful, airy and open Reception Hall with Fireplace, where design aficionados will appreciate the Inglenook seating and the rich wood Ionic columns and millwork which frame the stately staircase. The adjoining principal rooms are also oversize with tall ceilings, and filled with the same vintage character and flair. The inviting Living Room has a striking, Turreted Window Bay and Wet Bar and would accommodate a grand piano or two seating groups, while the formal Dining Room seats 12 or 18 in comfort. The Family Room between the two provides a conveniently oriented extra Living space with its bright Bay Window, cozy fireplace and Beamed Ceiling, making this room a magnet for smart, informal get togethers. The well-scaled and superbly laid out, updated Kitchen would be a Chef’s favourite with its great light, spectacular Garden views and streamlined design for easy food preparation. Casual family dining in front of the Garden windows in the Breakfast Room provides an enchanting ambience with its custom built-in cabinetry and walk out to the deck. A well-placed Office, with its tall window wall over the Mud Room entry, also shares the same lush Garden views. The staircase located here (which leads to

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the Lower Level), is one of three in this fine property as, in addition to the Grand Main Staircase, there is a second enclosed one leading from the side door to the Lower Level and directly up to the Third Floor. A 2-Piece Bath and large Laundry Room complete the main floor.

The Second floor has a king-size Master Suite cozily anchored by a warming Fireplace, and is large enough for a separate Sitting or Desk Area in the light-filled and unique Turreted Window Bay. A bright walk-through Dressing Room with His & Her Walk-in closets leads to the 6-Piece Ensuite. There is also a Second Bedroom with a double closet, large Bay Window and Fireplace, a Third Bedroom with double closet and a Fourth Bedroom (presently used as an office). Each of the Third and Fourth Bedrooms access the broad Sunroom which captures the lovely west and south light perfectly. There is also a 4-Piece Hall Bath on this floor.

The Third Level is very spacious and bright, with four potential bedrooms or three bedrooms and a potential second bath (in addition to the existing 4 piece bath). This floor has been used as an apartment with its own separate entry and stairwell. The good ceiling height ensures great natural light.

The Lower Level has been used by the owners as a separate one bedroom apartment for live-in/or teens. Alternatively, these rooms could be used as a Media/Recreation room, extra bedroom or Play/Exercise Rooms. A large second Laundry Room with sink, a 3-Piece bath, plentiful storage and utility spaces complete this floor.

This beautifully maintained family home is much prized for its proximity to fantastic transportation and top Schools. It is just 15 minutes to the financial centre by car, 20 minutes to the Island airport or 30 minutes to Pearson International and a short walk to the chic Galleries, Boutiques and Museums of Yonge or Bloor. This is a choice home in which to relax and enjoy all the benefits of this premier address. It is an impressive example of Rosedale’s past embodying both classic proportions and infinite practicality as well as thoughtful updates completed over the years by the present owners, who wanted to preserve the rich history of this elegant residence.


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Main Floor o High Ceilings o Striking leaded glass doors and windows o Oak detailing and millwork add character and

charm throughout

FOYER / VESTIBULE o Crown moulding o Handsome door with antique glass insert o Wainscoting o Double door coat closet o Window with leaded and bevelled glass o Tile floor

EXCEPTIONAL RECEPTION HALL WITH BUILT-IN INGLENOOK o Period staircase with solid wood banister

beautifully framed by Ionic Columns o Gas fireplace with traditional mantle, arched

brick face over the hearth with wainscoting framing a seating area with built-in bench

o Broadloom FORMAL LIVING ROOM o Large four sided turreted window area for lots of

natural light o Folding doors to custom wet bar with leaded

glass fronted cabinetry and storage below o Ideal for entertaining with two separate seating

groups or grand piano o Broadloom FORMAL DINING ROOM o Handy location to kitchen for ease in entertaining o Easily seats 12 – 18 o Double width entry to family room and kitchen o Leaded glass windows o Broadloom

FAMILY ROOM o Delightfully cozy and welcoming o Traditional, beamed ceiling o Large leaded glass bay window o Wood burning fireplace o Built-in book shelves o Broadloom KITCHEN (Grand scale and updated) o Overlooks enchanting southwest garden over 100

feet deep o Wall of windows overlooking manicured

perennial gardens o Halogen lighting o Ample custom ‘Neff’ built-in cabinetry o Built-in appliances including gas cooktop with

electric centre grill o Granite countertops and custom hand-painted

backsplash o Peninsula for extra counter space o Pantry cupboard o Built-in appliance cubby o Double sinks with filtered water tap and

garburator o Wood floor BREAKFAST ROOM o Open to kitchen o Walk-out to manicured perennial garden, deck,

large private patio, and coach house style garage o Built-in entertainment and storage cabinet o Built-in speakers o Wood floor

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SERVERY / PANTRY / LAUNDRY ROOM / FLOWER ROOM o Ample cabinetry with undermount lighting o Built-in drying closet o Window o Lots of preparation space with cabinetry increases

convenience for large scale entertaining and flower arranging

o Double sinks o Wood floor

HOME OFFICE o Full storey window wall overlooking southwest

garden o Walk-out to gardens and garage from alternate

staircase to lower level o Wood floor POWDER ROOM 2-Piece o Well-located for privacy off separate hall o Window o Pedestal Sink o Marble floor TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE o Storage area in coach house style attic o Third parking space between garage and hedge

(not seen from house) o Reinforced concrete floor (December 2013) DECK AND PATIO o Automatic awning (switch to operate located in

Breakfast room) Please note: Additional garden space behind hedge and in front of garage. Not visible from house.

Second Floor

MAIN STAIRCASE / LANDING o Period wood banister o Elegant original stained glass windows

emphasizing charm of this Heritage home

MASTER BEDROOM o King-size encompassing classic turret bathed in a

circle of light from period leaded windows o Angled ethanol fireplace (still has gas hook up for

easy conversion) o Hardwood floor

WALK IN “HIS” AND “HER” DOUBLE DOOR CLOSETS o Built-in racks, shelves and drawers o Built-in safe and shoe racks SITTING / DRESSING ROOM o Bay window for natural light o Built-in window bench o Additional window o Broadloom ENSUITE 6-Piece o Halogen lighting o Window o Marble surround bathtub with

showerhead and glass door o “His” and “Her” sinks with marble

vanity top and built-in drawers and cabinets

o Toto toilet and bidet o Limestone tile floor with radiant heat

SECOND BEDROOM o Queen size o Wall to wall bay window o Double door closet o Period coal fireplace (not currently used by sellers) o Hardwood floor HALL BATH 4-Piece o Toto toilet o Pedestal sink o Glass framed bathtub with shower head o Leaded and stained glass windows o Tile floor THIRD BEDROOM (Now used as an office) o Walk-out to sunroom (used as a craft room) o Twin size o Double door closet o Hardwood floor FOURTH BEDROOM o Walk-out to sunroom (used as a craft room) o Twin size o Double door closet o Plate rail moulding o Broadloom


SUNROOM / FAMILY ROOM / CHILDREN’S PLAYROOM Currently used as a Craft Room o Wall of windows capture south and west light o Walk-out to balcony overlooking garden o Built-in ‘play / arts & craft’ tables o Broadloom BALCONY 13’9” X 9’

Third Level

THREE OR FOUR BEDROOMS but wonderful multi-purpose space which WAS USED AS SEPARATE APARTMENT with private staircase from private side entrance

o Unbelievably bright with excellent ceiling height

FIFTH BEDROOM / LIVING ROOM o Windows boast lots of natural light o Gas fireplace o Broadloom

SIXTH BEDROOM / DINING AREA o Large window o Broadloom TANDEM (SEVENTH) BEDROOM / KITCHEN o Easily joined to Sixth Bedroom o Built-in appliances o Cabinetry

EIGHTH BEDROOM o Walk-out to terrace with magnificent view o Walk-in closet o Window

HALL BATH 4-Piece o Window o Built-in vanity with sink o Bathtub and shower combined

WALK-IN CLOSET

HALL CLOSET (Double door)

TERRACE 17’2” x 7’9”

Lower Level

NANNY / TEEN SUITE: (Can have separate access from side door)

SITTING ROOM o Window o Sink with cabinetry above and below o Broadloom

BEDROOM o Two double door closets o Window o Broadloom

HALL BATH 3-Piece o Window o Sink o Shower o Toilet

UNDERSTAIR STORAGE FROM MAIN STAIRCASE SECOND LAUNDRY ROOM o Washer and dryer o Built-in cabinetry o Window o Laundry sink o Counter space for folding

STORAGE ROOM / WORK ROOM Private Staircase o To Main and Second floors MECHANICAL / FURNACE ROOM NOTE THREE STAIRCASES:

1) PRIMARY (MAIN) STAIRCASE TO MAIN AND SECOND FLOOR (CAN EASILY BE RESTORED TO ACCESS THIRD FLOOR)

2) PRIVATE INTERIOR STAIRCASE TO

THIRD FLOOR FROM PRIVATE ENTRANCE AND TO LOWER LEVEL o Potential elevator well

3) MUDROOM-LIKE ENTRY HALFWAY

BETWEEN LOWER LEVEL AND OFFICE o Staircase to main floor kitchen / breakfast

room and office


OOther Particulars COACH HOUSE / GARAGE o 2 car parking (3rd car can park in front of garage

behind hedge so not seen from house-Garden much deeper than it looks)

o Accessed from lane off Scarth Road o Storage on 2nd floor o Reinforced concrete floor (December 2013) COMFORT SYSTEMS o Gas water heater - owned o Upgraded electrical system by the seller o Hot water gas furnace – owned o Spacepak air conditioning with additional

slimline unit in kitchen and two wall units in the third floor apartment.

o Intercom system o Alarm system (monitoring not included) GARDEN o Spectacular mature treed lot with flowering

bushes, shrubs, specimen trees, annuals and perennials

o Very private and approximately 100 feet deep from back of house to garage

o Irrigation and lighting systems in garden o Interlocking walkway to garage and third car

parking Other information provided by owner; o The private staircase leading from private side

door entrance to lower level laundry/storage room and directly to the third floor apartment. (Can easily be converted back to a single family residence). Owner has original spindles and banister removed from second to third floor.

o Potential Elevator: The interior staircase could be converted into an elevator shaft as it could access all floors in the interior of the floor plan. (*See floor plan)

GARAGE: Accessed by lane off of Scarth. * See plan of survey. 2 Car. Current owners park 3rd car tandem (in front of garage). DRIVEWAY: Access to two car garage and third parking over lane LOT SIZE: 50’ wide (EAST), 253.6 (NORTH), 254.9 (SOUTH)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAN 208E LOT B TAXES: $ 20,620.41 (Final 2013 Taxes) PLAN OF SURVEY (1945) HERTITAGE: ‘B’ CLASSIFICATION Offers: For Additional Information, Offer Clauses, Inclusions and Exclusions please see MLS for Schedules ‘A’ and ‘B’


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Of Particular Interest o Original house built 1901 - 02 o Architects: Gordon & Helliwell o Built for T. Albert Brown, Stationer o Style often described as “Free Classic” for its use

of classical details. Deep protective front porch a signature hallmark of the era adds to the social function of the Vestibule and oversize Entrance Hall – A new re-assigning of space for this era

o Parking for 3 cars – two in garage, one in front of garage

o Garden access from Garage and driveway area o Lower level Nanny suite with separate entry o Updated plumbing and electrical o Garden entry Mudroom o Third floor live-in suite with separate entry and

terrace with magnificent view o Great street setback for privacy and tranquility

(approximately 40 feet) o Approximately 100 feet deep of sheer garden

space o Amazing deep lot – over 250 feet o Coveted South Rosedale location flanked by

similar Estate houses o Walk to Yonge street subway and shops o Walk to Branksome Hall and Rosedale Public o Restored and renovated by present owners o Kitchen completed (1997) o Bathrooms completed as follows: Powder room

(1997), Second floor hall bath (2002), Master ensuite (2006)

o One owner since 1979

Exterior Front: o Rare original Turret design o Fully landscaped with mature plantings,

flowering seasonals

o Signature deep porch a Hallmark of 1901 – 02 original home

Back: o Handsome addition o Deck o Second floor Balcony 13’9” x 9’ o Third floor Terrace 17’2” x 7’9” o Brilliant plantings for picturesque Seasonal

delights by horticulturally attuned owner o Professionally groomed by regular gardener o Enchanting manicured garden path to 2 car

coach house style garage and concealed third parking space (New concrete floors - December 2013)

o Large secluded patio Offers: For Additional Information, Offer Clauses, Inclusions and Exclusions please see MLS for Schedules ‘A’ and ‘B’

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