312 Rumsey Road | Central Toronto - Leaside

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Description

Elegant updated character home on quiet street in one of Toronto’s most prized family neighbourhoods. Classic 2 storey detached 3 bedroom home on spacious 30’ x 133.5’ lot in sought-after North Leaside, surrounded by parkland, with shopping on Bayview, Eglinton and Laird Drive close by.

Property Details

  • Asking Price: $799,900
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths: 1 x 4 pce
  • Possession: 90-120 days/tba
  • Lot size: 30 x 133.5 ft.
  • Parking: Private drive for 3 + cars
  • Inclusions: fridge, gas range, dishwasher, microwave hoodfan, electric light fixtures, blinds, central air conditioning (1996)
    Hot Water tank: rental
    Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
    Improved water main: yes
    Windows: 2000
    Basement: waterproofed/2008
  • Exclusions: dining room chandelier, washer/dryer
  • Gas: furnance approx 1996/owned

Pretty, Popular & Prestigious Leaside!

Elegant renovated character home on quiet street in one of Toronto’s most prized family neighbourhoods.

Classic 2 storey detached 3 bedroom home on spacious 30’ x 133.5’ lot in sought-after North Leaside, surrounded by parkland, with shopping on Bayview, Eglinton and Laird Drive close by.

Appreciate the appeal of hardwood floors throughout plus renovations for comfort including modern kitchen & bath, central air, wood burning fireplace, high and dry lower level plus large stone patio & spacious private garden with garden shed/workshop.

Ideal property to move right in (great mechanicals) with potential to build an addition over time.

Superb location for families – perfect 1 block distance to North Lea Elementary with preferred French Immersion program, plus short walk to Leaside High.

Private drive with lots of parking. Easy access to public transit & city driving routes.

Outstanding combination of location, price & charm offers superb opportunity for the aspiring buyer.

Location, Location!

312 Rumsey Road is situated on tree-lined block east of Bayview Avenue, south of Glenvale Blvd for quiet and convenience.

Warm community life in preferred Northlea Elementary & Middle School & Leaside High School school catchment. Public, Private, French Immersion & Catholic schools close by.

Meet your neighbours at the Bayview shops, in the park or at the local tennis club.

Hike the linked nearby Parks system with your dog, including Sunnybrook, Serena Gundy & Wilket Creek Parks. Nature lovers will enjoy seeing the cardinals & tanagers in the morning and the rabbits in the evening.

Bayview Avenue in Leaside is a diverse mix of chic restaurants & gourmet stores & fashionable shops plus a major Loblaws store or Metro. Big box stores abound on Laird Drive.

Easy access to public transit. Buses on Bayview and Eglinton connect to subway. Eco-option is to travel by bike to subway or around the neighbourhood.

Driving made easy by proximity to Bayview Avenue / Don Valley Parkway and its connected traffic arteries. Take the Bayview Extension directly downtown.

Lovely Leaside home …

Enter foyer from interlocking stone walkway through leaded glass front door.

Main floor includes spacious principal rooms and is awash with natural light.

Living room offers bright bay window, crown mouldings, natural hardwood flooring & working wood burning fireplace with built-in bookcases, white mantel & marble surround to create a welcoming ambience.

Dining room with hardwood floor flows through arch from living room for ease of entertaining. Sliding doors walk out to patio & fenced garden for BBQ & dining al fresco.

Warm cherrywood chef’s kitchen with halogen tracklighting, undermount counter lighting, tile backsplash & floor, gas range, dishwasher, fridge & built-in microwave hood fan offers window overlooking garden plus counter and prep space for the aspiring cook.

Second floor includes spacious master with ceiling fan, wall to wall built-in closets & hardwood floor overlooking street.

Second floor completed by two family/guest/home office bedrooms with plenty of closet space and hardwood floors.

Completely new bathroom in 2008 is highlighted by marble floor & counter, tiled tub/shower combo with rainforest showerhead plus built-in storage. Enjoy cosy radiant heated floors on cold winter days.

Lower level with separate side entrance and good ceiling height is nice and dry. Offers retro original tongue and groove pine panelled recreation room plus cedar closet. Lots of storage space, laundry, and utility room. Plenty of space for kids play room, teenagers or in-law space.

Mature landscaping including perennials & trees offers privacy in back garden, with huge flagstone patio for outdoor entertaining plus a treed oasis at the rear with another flagstone patio.

Wide private drive. 4 year old board and batten oversized storage & workshop.

Home has been thoughtfully updated and maintained, with mechanicals in good condition . Upgrades highlighted by newer white vinyl double windows, no knob & tube and basement was professionally waterproofed on 2 sides. Received a very good home inspection report, July 2010.

Advantageous location, excellent condition and price create exceptional value in this Leaside home.

Offered at $799,900.

Schools available for residents of 312 Rumsey Road

Check for your house number!

Former Municipality Street Name Street Number Range Elementary Intermediate Secondary
East York Rumsey Rd 1-149(Odd) Rolph Road ES   Bessborough Drive E & MS  Leaside HS  
East York Rumsey Rd 4-70(Even) Rolph Road ES   Bessborough Drive E & MS  Leaside HS  
East York Rumsey Rd 150-272(Even) Bessborough Drive E & MS   Bessborough Drive E & MS  Leaside HS  
East York Rumsey Rd 151-267(Odd) Bessborough Drive E & MS   Bessborough Drive E & MS  Leaside HS  
East York Rumsey Rd 274-340(Even) Northlea E & MS   Northlea E & MS  Leaside HS  
East York Rumsey Rd 283-339(Odd) Northlea E & MS   Northlea E & MS  Leaside HS