House of the week: 205 Seaton Street

This stately red-brick Victorian with a basement rental hit the market at $1,375,000. Located at 205 Seaton Street between Dundas East and Gerrard, the two-and-a-half storey semi-detached is the complete package for a classically renovated meets old bones historical property.

The area is primed for big things, what with the redeveloped Regent Park revitalizing just about everything here. Still a stone's throw away from the manicured lawns of Cabbagetown, Seaton St. has a variety of large dwellings like this one at almost 3,000 square feet and value added with a basement income property of 1,000/month.

The four-bedroom, three bathroom home is more traditional than you'd expect from the inside. The main floor layout features smaller rooms divided by white walls, rather than the common open concept floor plan. There's a formal dining room with wood burning fireplace, chandeliers to boot, and a separate eat-in kitchen with access to the back patio.

The interior is elegantly designed, giving the impression of a mature grown-up space for hosting dinner parties and relaxing in the landscaped yard. While the backyard is small and skinny, the space is utilized with a deck and a tranquil garden pond that doubles (or at least you can pretend) as a mini outdoor urban pool.

SPECS

• Address: 205 Seaton Street
• Price: $1,375,000
• Lot Size: 20 x 100 FT
• Bedrooms: 4+1
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking: 1
• Taxes: $5,116
• Walk Score: 95

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Approx. 3,000 square feet
• 11' ceilings
• Wood burning fireplaces
• Third floor loft
• Basement apartment with separate entrance

GOOD FOR

A bright third floor office. The third floor is more of a loft space, too small for a master bedroom but ideal for a quiet area to work that doesn't feel like an attic or a dark basement office.

even with no door and open staircase
With a few tall windows, there's ample lighting and still far enough away from distractions on the second level.

MOVE ON IF

You love the open concept floor plan. While renovated and modern, the house still boasts traditional smaller rooms on the main floor, separated by walls, as

seen in early twentieth century architecture. There's both an eat-in kitchen and formal dining room...

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
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by Alana Charles via blogTO