House of the Month: $2.5 million for a unique warehouse home with indoor landscaping

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