Heating
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Welcome to 227 Montrose Avenue, a charming 1910-built 2.5 storey semi-detached home with ~1,650 sf of above grade living space, four bedrooms, two full updated bathrooms, a finished underpinned lower level and a versatile configuration in the heart of Palmerston-Little Italy. Rich in original character, the main level features 9' ceilings, a grand living room with hardwood floors, wood trim and a wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and wall sconces, an adjoining formal dining room & an updated eat-in kitchen with Cellini cabinetry, expanded through a rear addition to include a dedicated breakfast area. Four spacious bedrooms are arranged across the upper levels, where hardwood floors and original wood trim continue. Three kitchens and three separate entry points create excellent multi-use potential for multi-generational living, a nanny suite or a potential income-generating apartment (subject to approvals), or the additional kitchens could easily be converted to bedrooms. The professionally underpinned lower level features ~8 ceilings and adds substantial finished living space, along with a dedicated laundry room, two cantinas/cold rooms and extensive storage beneath the rear addition. Outdoor spaces include a rear patio for dining and entertaining plus a private third-floor rooftop patio accessed from the primary bedroom. A solid-block detached double garage accommodates two cars and offers direct laneway access with potential to explore a future laneway suite. Additional updates include a sump pump, gas furnace, central air and a newer roof. Steps from College Street's restaurants, cafés and shops, with Christie Pits, Bickford Park, U of T, Bloor Street shops, Kensington Market, College streetcar & Christie subway nearby. Well-regarded local schools include Montrose JPS, Harbord CI, Pope Francis Catholic & St. Mary Catholic Academy. A character-filled Toronto home with significant improvements, versatile living options and exciting laneway potential. All window coverings, electrical fixtures, existing appliances (2x Fridge, 2x Stove, 2x Hoodfan, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer), Furnace, Central Air Conditioning Unit, Hot Water Tank, Garage Door Opener.
