A heritage moment

Although the allure of a shiny, new home with the latest amenities is tempting, it is hard to match a home with a history. Here are four of Toronto’s most venerable.

by Nicholas Mizera for Post City Posted: October 25, 2012 Photo: Although the allure of a shiny, new home with the latest amenities is tempting, it is hard to match a home with a history. Here are three of Toronto’s most venerable.

Wychwood Park landmark

The three-storey A. K. Goodman House — a 1912 eight-bedroom abode once in the ravine community’s founding family — overlooks Wychwood Pond.

LISTING PRICE $2,950,000
ADDRESS 4 Wychwood Park
INTERSECTION Bathurst and Davenport
LOT 99 by 144 feet
AGENCY Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
SPECIAL FEATURES Four crystal chandeliers, wood-burning fireplace, flagstone patio, sauna, recreation room, balcony overlooking park, in-ground pool, private drive, oversized garage

 

Historic roots in Rosedale

Built in 1905, this three-storey, eight-bedroom stone home is part of the Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and boasts many modern updates.

LISTING PRICE $3,499,000
ADDRESS 25 Hawthorn Ave.
INTERSECTION Castle Frank and Bloor
LOT 50 by 150 feet
AGENCY Bosley Real Estate, Ltd., Brokerage
SPECIAL FEATURES Grand marble foyer, backyard garden patio, rough-in wine cellar, rough-in for bar in basement, full home security system, private drive, fireplace, bedroom and den balconies

 

19th century in St. Andrew

Formerly St. John’s Rectory, this five-bedroom, brick and stucco home built in 1878 is one of the few reflecting York Mills’ historical development.

LISTING PRICE $1,899,000
ADDRESS 174 Old Yonge St.
INTERSECTION Old Yonge and York Mills
LOT 93.92 by 187.33 feet
AGENCY Re/Max Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage
SPECIAL FEATURES Private drive, fireplace, hardwood floors, ravine property

 

Kingly estate in Olde Thornhill

King George III gave the land on which this five-bedroom Georgian estate, built in 1803, now sits, part of which is now the Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto.

LISTING PRICE $3,995,000
ADDRESS 39 Old Forest Hill Rd.
INTERSECTION Avenue and Chaplin
LOT 65 by 135 feet
AGENCY Avison Young Brokerage
SPECIAL FEATURES Prestigious frontage on Forest Hill Road, high ceilings, pool, walkout basement, six bedrooms and walking distance to private schools and shopping centres

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