4 Sandford Avenue | East Toronto - Leslieville

Beautifully designed & restored two storey semi detached brick home on a quiet tree-lined street in prime Leslieville! An ideal place to call home, you can move right in! This spacious extra-wide home features open concept living & dining rooms designed by HGTV's Steven Sabados & Chris Hyndman for Design Rivals in 2004, plus a lovely art-deco eat in kitchen, professionally finished basement, luxurious bathrooms, big party deck and parking. With mechanical updates and loads of gorgeous character, 4 Sandford offers amazing value for a turnkey home in this trendy neighbourhood.

This home is favourably located in the burgeoning Leslieville community of Toronto's east end. The former studio headquarters of the Toronto film industry, this community has the advantage of being Riverdale's neighbour - providing excellent access to parks, specialty shopping, dining, schools and public transit. Greenwood Park is only a block away, perfect for families and pet owners, and there is also Monarch Park nearby to the east, and the network of scenic waterfront parks in the Beaches to the south-east. Sandford is a quiet street, yet steps away from the hustle & bustle of Gerrard Street's Little India Bazaar, with its exotic restaurants, grocers, and fine goods sure to please the adventurous shopper, plus the popular big box stores in the recently revitalized Gerrard Square. Queen Street East's hip boutiques, designer furniture shops, restaurants, Starbucks are easily reached.

Toronto's city centre is only minutes away, via Lakeshore Blvd or the Gardiner. Travellers have access to the 401 and connecting highways using the DVP. Of special interest to one car families and those wishing to reduce their carbon footprint, will be the excellent access to public transportation via the Gerrard and Dundas streetcars and the Greenwood bus, which connect passengers to subway stations on both the Bloor/Danforth and Yonge/University lines. Greenwood subway is worth the walk in good weather!

4 Sandford Ave - Exterior and Main Floor

Significantly renovated and upgraded, the home is well laid out and offers pretty curb appeal. The charming red brick exterior, large windows and landscaped tiered front yard are attractive on this lovely tree-lined street. The old fashioned wood front porch is an invitation to sit awhile with a lofty vantage point above the street. Inside, the open concept principal rooms beckon, with dark stained wide-plank hardwood floors and eye-catching exposed brick accents. A cosy wood burning fireplace with stovepipe and tile hearth, plus high baseboards, add classic charm and warmth to the living room. The dining room features a huge bay window and chandelier to gently illuminate dinner parties. Specially selected by the Design Rivals team, custom Hunter Douglas blinds and window coverings complement the living and dining rooms.

Retro in design and modern in function, the huge upgraded kitchen features a charming beamed ceiling and cool décor, beginning with the black-and-white checkerboard tile floor. Quality appliances including the stainless steel fridge add polish to the room, which easily accommodates a breakfast table if desired. All the counter space and many cupboards makes entertaining and meal prep easy, well lit by both natural and halogen light. A stylish three piece bath off the kitchen is a rare bonus - renovated in 2006, it features lots of storage and a free standing shower stall, great for overnight guests.

Walk out from the kitchen to the private wood party deck with built-in seating and fenced landscaped perennial garden. Built in 2003 to accommodate outdoor entertaining, two separate areas have been created - the main deck with plenty of room for BBQ's, plus a trellis leading to the second seating area and garden. Shade from a neighbouring tree will be most welcome in the hot summer!

4 Sandford Ave - 2nd Floor

The master bedroom on the second floor is flooded with light from a bay window and features hardwood floors and a wall to wall closet - space for double wardrobes! In addition, an extra large linen closet in the hall provides storage for bedding, guest towels and the like. The middle bedroom with hardwood floors has a bay window to capture maximum sunlight. The rear bedroom on this level has a unique bonus - there is a tandem office (or play room) attached. The sunny bedroom is carpeted in plush broadloom, closet, and tasteful professional décor. The second level is well served by the warm & bright three piece bath with its rustic wood floor and accents.

4 Sandford Avenue -Basement

Professionally finished just this year, the lower level is a completely versatile space - it would work as a nanny or in-law suite complete with 3 piece bath and separate entrance - or use as the family multi-media room, ultimate teen retreat or self contained studio for those working from home! High-ceilinged with windows, the recreation room has pot lights and warm cork flooring. Extensive custom built-in shelves on two walls provide ample space for books, toys, games and a flat screen TV. A large separate laundry room (potential kitchen) is a cheery space, with ceramic tile flooring.

More benefits of this special property include central air conditioning, updated windows, and of course the chance to live on a beautiful treed street in a friendly neighbourhood with lots of young families. Join today the cool and urban Leslieville community!

Offered at $449,900.