178 Monarch Park Avenue is located in one of Toronto’s most vibrant east end neighbourhoods. Danforth Village is a large and diverse community appealing to urban professionals and families looking for pretty streets and homes close to all the amenities. Mature trees and green space are spread liberally throughout the community; this is home to Monarch Park, with its playground, tobogganing, skating and swimming pool. It is within walking distance to numerous schools: elementary and secondary, public and Catholic. There is a nearby City library at Coxwell and Danforth.
Commuters enjoy an ideal location. The DVP, Lakeshore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway are readily accessible. Reliable, frequent public transit is nearby: walk to Coxwell or Greenwood subway or hop on the frequent service streetcar on Gerrard for a quick commute to downtown.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi is a terrific family home, on a child friendly street. Neighbours enjoy street parties and garage sales and close proximity to a leash-free park. A private drive and inground salt water pool set this property apart.
Many original features have been preserved: there is hardwood throughout; French doors, plate railings and a beamed ceiling define the dining room. The living room has a working fireplace and large casement windows overlooking the old fashioned front porch. In recent years, the kitchen has been renovated, the 2nd floor bathroom has a radiant heated floor, the oak staircase has been rebuilt.
Mechanically, the furnace is ’09, Roof 1999, Living Room windows replaced 2002, steel front door 2002. The pool is serviced every year and has a new custom cover strong enough to walk on!
ABOUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Danforth Village is well known for its shopping district along Danforth Avenue. The Danforth's many shops and restaurants reflect the multicultural flavour of the residents who live in this neighbourhood.The relative affordability of the houses in Danforth Village, together with the convenience of the Bloor-Danforth subway line make this neighbourhood an excellent choice for first time home buyers.
This neighbourhood has become a recent hot spot for young professionals' many of whom are noted artists. It would not surprise if your neighbour was a member of the Toronto Symphony, Canadian Opera, or film and television performers; a far cry from the blue collar families that once proliferated in this neighbourhood. The "Danny" as this neighbourhood is affectionately known attracts visitors from across the city in the springtime to a number of popular street festivals; and in the Fall garden tours together with studio visits provide an up close opportunity to get to know your neighbours. This neighbourhood is proud of its active parent participation in the school system which has welcomed many new families in recent years.
Nice old houses shaded by mature trees.Bustling streetscape along the Danforth. Pretty Danforth Village detached houses. Nice old houses shaded by mature trees.
Bustling streetscape along the Danforth. Pretty Danforth Village detached houses. Danforth Avenue offers local residents a full range of shops and services. The Danforth is well known for it's authentic Greek restaurants and fresh fruit and vegetable markets. Danforth Avenue is also known for its many bargain and discount stores. Shoppers World, an outdoor mall at the corner of Victoria Park and the Danforth is one of Toronto's largest discount malls.
Shops and resaurants on the Danforth. Danforth Avenue is lined with neighbourhood restaurants and pubs, convenience type stores and independent retailers serving the needs of local residents. The hustle and bustle of Danforth Avenue is toned down by the intimate scale of the buildings along this street which make for a pedestrian friendly shopping experience. Fresh produce at the local grocers is always on display on Danforth Avenue.
Monarch Park, located south of the Danforth between Coxwell and Greenwood features a variety of recreational facilities including an artificial ice rink, a wading pool, and a swimming pool.
The East Toronto Athletic Field located at Gerrard and Main Streets encompasses a number of sports fields. The Ted Reeve Indoor Hockey Arena is situated adjacent to the sports fields. The Earl Beattie Community Centre on Woodington Avenue just north of the Danforth has an indoor swimming pool, and a gymnasium. Water slide and swimming pool at Monarch Park. Pleasure skating and ice hockey are permitted at this outdoor ice rink facility in Monarch Park.
The Danforth/Coxwell Public Library offers programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Monarch Park has nice walking paths and provides an oasis of greenspace in this neighbourhood.Monarch Park is situated just south of Danforth Avenue. Danforth Village is well served by public transit. The Bloor- Danforth subway has stations at Greenwood, Coxwell, Woodbine, Main, and Victoria Park. There is also a Go Train station at Danforth and Main. Regular bus or streetcar service runs on Greenwood, Coxwell, Gerrard, and Woodbine Avenue.
Danforth Avenue provides motorists with easy access to the downtown while commuters are ten to fifteen minutes from the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard.
This is a property we are proud to represent. We hope you have enjoyed our virtual tour. To book a private appointment, please don’t hesitate to call Elspeth, Pat or Carolyn at Bosley Real Estate Limited at 416-481-6137
