Lawrence Park and Rosedale have histories dating back more than 150 years. Which is why some local homeowners have opted to preserve their home’s unique heritage instead of undertaking a rebuild. Which restored historic property fits the bill best?

94 years in Lawrence Park
Although this two-storey home at 49 Weybourne Cres. was built in 1922, the entire interior was gutted and restored in 2014. The house has a 2,500-bottle walk-in wine cellar, full gym, nanny suite, huge recreation room with exposed brick and even a concealed 40-foot storage room tucked under the front porch. The green roofs over the addition and the garage can be seen from the second- and third-floor windows, as well as the outdoor fireplace. The home was recently nominated for the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Heritage Award and is listed for $5.595 million with Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage.

Address: 93 Mona Dr.
Listing price: $4,499,900
This Lawrence Park home was built in the 1940’s and has been well maintained. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom house underwent a renovation to its interior in 2004. Some of its more modern features include a saltwater pool and a heated driveway. 

Address: 744 Duplex Ave.
Listing price: $3,695,000
This three-storey Lawrence Park home is dubbed the Snider House, circa 1828. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion offers over 5,000 square feet of space. Beautifully restored, the home includes a 2,000-bottle wine cellar and a third-storey loft.

114 years in Rosedale

This red-brick heritage home at 181 Crescent Rd. was built in 1902. Although perfectly preserved on the outside, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house recently underwent a large-scale renovation to its interior in 2015. The house offers a pristine white chef’s kitchen, large wine cellar, media room, mud room, master ensuite with heated floors and two-car garage. Other selling points include panelled walls, hardwood floors and stained glass windows. Located in a designated Heritage Conservation District, this turreted home is listed for $5.875 million with Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., Brokerage.

Address: 50 Chestnut Park
Listing price: $6,495,000
This classic three-storey Georgian home was built on one of Rosedale’s most coveted streets more than a hundred years ago. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home includes a 20-foot atrium linking the open concept family room to the kitchen, and an addition.

Address: 124 Park Rd.
Listing price: $17,700,000
Built circa 1855 and dubbed Caverhill, this property was one of the original landmark estates in Rosedale. The property has been desginated under the Ontario Heritage Act and has over 12,000 square feet of space, soaring ceilings and large principal rooms.