Overview
The Republic of Rathnelly, Toronto, ON
MLS#:Listing Overview
- Property Value$1,325,000
- Property AddressThe Republic of Rathnelly, Toronto, ON, Canada
- TypeSemi-detached
- BasementUnfinished
- Parking2 cars
- Lot Frontage27 ft
- Lot Depth149 ft
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3 full & 1 half
- School DistrictBrown School, UCC, BSS & York Schools
Address
The Republic of Rathnelly, Toronto, ON, Canada
Description
This is a wonderful offering in the premier part of the Republic of Rathnelly.
Two Hundred and Sixteen Cottingham Street is located in an area that is probably one of the best spots on the street creating an abundance of natural light. It sits proudly on its property which adds to its important architectural merits. It is located near the much sought after area of the Village of Yorkville, with easy access to the downtown core and to Yonge and Summerhill. It maintains a wonderful community feeling of very special and highly important residential houses. Each one is truly a piece of art to be appreciated.
This beautiful semi-detached Victorian executive home is rich in fine architectural detailing. It was built in approximately circa 1890. It was renovated by the current family in the 1980’s and has had many recent updates added to it since then, including a complete new roof (in conjunction with 214 Cottingham Street) in 2009 and the exterior was re-painted also in 2009.
It is ideally located close to the much sought after and finest shops and restaurants and the cultural centre of mid town Toronto. It is a highly important offering for its sophistication and elegance. It is such a pretty house, with large rooms and tall ceilings.
It enjoys a wonderful family room and kitchen combination which are ideal for easy living. Most rooms enjoy lovely views of the rear or side gardens. Easy and casual relaxation can be enjoyed while being able to overlook the low maintenance landscaped gardens.
Nearby, is easy access to the TTC, Parks, the downtown core, some of finest public schools private schools such as Brown Public School, Branksome Hall, Upper Canada College and The Bishop Strachan School are all within easy access.
The interior of the house is a combination of elegant, sophisticated and easy living. The interior lends itself to either traditional or contemporary furnishings. The interior is also airy and spacious with large rooms and elegant appointments.
The Living room is large enough to accommodate various sitting areas. There is an intimate yet large Dining room which with tall ceilings and a delightful bay window which has pretty views of the side garden.
The main floor offers a private powder room with a good sized reception with double height ceilings.
The main floor is also characterized by beautiful wide plank floors. There is a beautiful reverse staircase leading to a very good sized second floor with two bedroom suites.
The second floor has a very good sized master suite including the bedroom with access to a special 4 piece ensuite and walk-ion closet. There is another bedroom which is also self-contained with another 4 piece ensuite.
The master suite enjoys lovely vistas of the rear gardens for added tranquility. It even has an open area overlooking the glass solarium.
The third floor offers a guest oasis where there is another good sized bedroom and updated four piece bathroom. This room is big enough to create an extra room.
There is an abundance of natural light throughout which is created by the numerous skylights and side windows.
The lower level is unfinished but offers an area to create more usable space.
The house is very versatile and various rooms could take on a different feel as the new owner wishes. It is a house that is easily “switched up” to accommodate one’s needs.
There entire house is beautifully fitted out with the desired architectural details from the tall ceilings topped by crown mouldings to skirt rails as noted.
Two Hundred and Sixteen Cottingham Street is a rare jewel for the street and presents itself for those seeking a very sophisticated and vibrant mid-town location in a pretty semi-detached Victorian house with on-site parking. And, it’s all within walking distance to the best of Toronto.
And, remember the huge advantage and rare feature is the two car detached garage which is easily accessed off Rathnelly Avenue for ease of convenience.
This is an ideal situation for a single, couple or a family to enjoy…
Features
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- James Warren
- Phone: 416.482.8338
- Mobile: 416.520.5704
- Office Phone: 416.489.2121
- Fax: 416.489.6297
- Email: jameswarren@trebnet.com
- Royal Lepage - JOHNSTON & DANIEL DIVISION
- 477 Mt. Pleasant Road
- Toronto, ON
- M4S 2L9