Tucked away on a peaceful Riverdale street, this $4 million local landmark is available for the first time in decades, and a peek inside reveals just as much history as one might expect.
Just steps from Riverdale and Withrow Parks, Frankland and Montcrest schools and the brimming cultural epicentre that is Danforth, 49 Hogarth Avenue would be a true gem even if it weren’t for all of its unique charm, but when you factor in its original finishes and one-of-a-kind features, it becomes almost unbelievable.
A century-old local marvel, potential home buyers in Toronto are getting their first chance at calling this mansion home for the first time in over 60 years, offering an unparalleled peek at what’s hiding behind the red brick facade.
The grand foyer is the first hint to 49 Hogarth’s distinct character.
Spoiler alert: it’s a whole lot of quirky and unique finishes that run the gamut from Edwardian to mid-century modern, all of which keep the home’s reputation for being utterly singular running both outside (like, with its wraparound porch) and in.
The living room.
The cozy living room, which boasts butter-yellow walls and jade-green accent tiles around the vintage fireplace, flanked by two floor-to-ceiling mirrors, is just one example of the way that different design eras and philosophies interplay to create deeply unique results in the home.
The dining room.
The dining room, which rests off the side of the house, is, similarly, a blast from the past.
It combines glass doors that offer direct access to the backyard with a wood-beam ceiling and floral-patterned wallpaper to create an effortless feeling of timeless hominess that still pays homage to the home’s history.
The kitchen.
The quaint kitchen rests in the back extension and features recently-updated appliances and cabinetry, which complements the home’s retro feel.
The sunroom as viewed from the breakfast nook.
The back also features a charming breakfast room, access to the yard and a light-flooded sunroom that, much like the rest of the house, gives you the feeling of transportation outside of time and space into sheer peace.
A bedroom.
The second floor of the home houses four bedrooms, each of which is liberally sized and receives a generous amount of natural light, though each room faces in a different direction, so you’ll have to fight over who gets the sunrise.
A bathroom.
The second floor is also home to a primary ensuite and one additional shared bathroom, which, with its field tile flooring, extended baseboards, and standalone tub, might just be my favourite part of the house yet.
The primary suite.
The 185-sq. ft. primary bedroom is a truly peaceful retreat, with windows facing in three directions, including a romantic bay window nook and meticulously maintained hardwood floors that are full of character but, mercifully, not splinters.
The loft.
A spacious, open loft makes up the third floor, offering ample recreational space — perhaps a showroom for your grand piano.
The loft bedroom.
The loft also features a sweet Juliet balcony, additional living space and a full kitchen, making it a rounded-out refuge.
The backyard and garage.
Beyond its general aesthetic charm, the home also boasts some especially rare features, like side-by-side parking, a private lane, 50 50-foot-wide lot, a detached garage and city skyline views from the backyard.
49 Hogarth Avenue is currently listed at $3,988,000 by the Collette Skelly Team with Morgan Dunlop and James Dunlop.
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