Gently updated Victorian semi, residential n`hood with historic detail, gardens, parks - Toronto

"Silk Purse Cottage" is a traditional Victorian (built 1904) semi-detached home in a friendly enclave of the city of Toronto. #14 Riverdale Ave is located very close to public transportation, 15 minutes to the city core. Choice of green grocers in nearby ethnic Chinese n`hood or pubs, restaurants and organic food shops in neighbouring Leslieville.

Magnificent parkland 50 steps from front door connects to walks in Toronto ravine system or to shoreline of Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, bike trails. (Three adult bicycles available.)

About the location

A small but extremely private garden terrace with BBQ and soaring 100 yr old trees is an asset to this quiet, ideal for study or hibernation, updated household on three floors. Gas fireplace in sitting room. Baby brand piano in music room. Netfix and flat screen in den.

SPC has been gently restored to preserve it`s historic record without sacrificing comforts (AC, new appliances, modern plumbing, electrical). Location, location, location as central and west Toronto effortlessly accessed via subway or streetcar. Recreation steps away. Large indoor community pool within blocks. New YMCA with full gym/pool day or weekly passes also nearby. Excellent ethnic restaurants (Indian, Greek, Italian, Chinese).

A quick perusal of the Best of Riverdale on Blog. T.O. easily supplements this precis.

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