House of the Month: $2.5 million for a unique warehouse home with indoor landscaping
Sunday Apr 15th, 2018
HOUSE OF THE MONTH: $2.5 MILLION FOR A UNIQUE WAREHOUSE HOME WITH INDOOR LANDSCAPING
Zane Schwartz, Toronto Life
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Address: 885 Logan Avenue
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Price: $2,500,000
Previously sold for: $450,000
The Place
A sprawling brick home with a waterfall, indoor landscaping and a massive skylight.
The History
According to a historical report prepared for the sellers, the property dates back to the early 20th century, and was used at various times as an auto repair shop and a warehouse. The sellers bought it in 1999. Inspired by a Barbados trip, they decided to renovate it into a tropical-style retreat. Despite opposition from some neighbours, they managed to completely reinvent the interior, transforming it into a unique laneway residence.
Here's an aerial view:
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The entrance is fairly unassuming:
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The interior living space is open and airy:
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An indoor planter basks in natural light:
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A closer view of the planter:
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The kitchen is continuous with the living area:
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There are two bedrooms. Here's one of them:
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And the master bedroom:
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And the terrace:
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Big Selling Point
A skylight covers about one third of the ceiling, meaning plenty of sunlight for the house's indoor trees. There's enough vertical space for the sellers' pet zebra finches to roam free:
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Possible Deal Breaker
There are only two bedrooms. Although, with 5,000 square feet of living space, there's plenty of room to add more.
By The Numbers:
- $2,500,000
- $11,487.38 in taxes (2017)
- 44.9 by 107 foot lot
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 parking spaces
To schedule a viewing of this unique property, please contact:
MATT SMITH, MBA
Real Estate Broker
matt@thesmithestate.com
647-929-7674
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