17 Queens Drive | Toronto - Weston Village
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Description
This beautifully restored 2-storey detached Victorian home offers an amazing opportunity. The bright, renovated 3 bedroom home on an extra-wide lot is ideal for young couples or families searching for a turnkey home where their children can grow up on a quiet tree-lined street just steps to parks, recreation trails, culturally diverse schools, Go Train, TTC and shopping. The home includes a detached garage plus parking for 4 cars, new party-sized deck and plenty of storage.
Property Details
This beautifully restored 2-storey detached Victorian home offers an amazing opportunity. The bright, renovated 3 bedroom home on an extra-wide lot is ideal for young couples or families searching for a turnkey home where their children can grow up on a quiet tree-lined street just steps to parks, recreation trails, culturally diverse schools, Go Train, TTC and shopping. The home includes a detached garage plus parking for 4 cars, new party-sized deck and plenty of storage.
Queen's Drive is located just north of Lawrence in the heart of picturesque Old Weston Village. The home is steps from the GO Train, with easy access to major arteries & bus routes on Lawrence Avenue West, Weston Road and Jane Street. This friendly, historic neighbourhood established in the 1790's, is home to many long time residents, creating a good sense of community highlighted by the local farmers' market, annual street sale and party and local Santa Claus parade. The influx of young families wishing to raise their children in a small town-like setting has made way for many good childcare options and schools.
Enjoy shopping along Weston Road, which brims with small shops, restaurants and convenience foods, and national chain retailers. Big box shopping, banking and professional services abound in the Crossroads Centre also on Weston Road. Motorists have direct access to highways 400 & 401 via Weston Rd and Jane St, both of which also connect commuters to major roadways such as Eglinton which leads to downtown Toronto. The airport is conveniently close.
For those who love the great outdoors, the area provides wonderful opportunities for hiking, biking, and blading along the beautiful Humber River, which leads south all the way to the Martin Goodman Trail on the waterfront. Parents and pet lovers will delight in the safe, abundant recreation opportunities afforded by the many parks in the area, like the nearby Cruickshank Park and Lions Park just five minutes walk from the house. Lions Park has four tennis courts, two baseball diamonds and two swimming pools and a playground for the ultimate in child's play, as well as the Weston Lions Recreation Arena offering ice rentals and banquet hall facilities. The nearby Weston Golf & Country Club also serves this well established community.
Curb appeal abounds as you approach this circa-1875 brick Victorian. The extra wide lot features landscaped borders and an emerald lawn, with an old fashioned porch leading inside to the slate-floored entry. A well placed coat closet provides storage for outerwear. The centre hall plan opens up into the spacious living room with dark stained hardwood floors, crown moldings and a grand English marble replica real gas fireplace for cozy winter evenings. Classic period lighting and a large separate formal dining area with ceiling medallion add to the warmth and elegance of the house, while an oversized renovated two piece powder room provides added convenience for guests & family life.
The renovated kitchen is a gourmand's delight! Lovely trendy space featuring a vaulted ceiling, the kitchen has halogen lighting, a chic tin backsplash, and stylish quality stainless steel appliances including a top of line gas stove, plus ample cabinetry in warm maple that sets off the hardwood floors. A benefit for bustling family life, the adjacent breakfast room offers a multitude of uses including eat-in kitchen for kids or simply a large mud room. Walk out to the rambling fully fenced back lawn and sensational new tiered wood party deck. Adjacent laundry on the main floor also means no trekking up and down basement stairs!
A classic centre stairway leads to the second floor and the 3 good sized bedrooms. The master features original oak flooring and a spacious closet, while the second bedroom offers convenient built in shelving, closet and oak floors. Both rooms display plenty of charm evidenced in the gently sloping arched ceilings. The back bedroom includes newer laminate floor, closet and ceiling fan. A very spacious renovated four-piece bath with separate enclosed shower stall, an old fashioned claw foot tub and bright natural light serves this level. A separate double linen closet is handy to all rooms as well.
The clean, dry, unfinished basement is especially bright with plenty of room for all kinds of storage. Basement is uniquely accessed via a hatch in the main floor laundry room.
Other benefits of this lovely, affordable, historic century home include the quiet tree lined street, updated mechanical systems, attractive window coverings throughout, fresh interior paint and newly painted front porch.