ABOUT THE HOME
This much loved family home - 40 years of raising 4 boys,
Pape Avenue School at your doorstep, renovated in the 80's,
well-maintained through the years, with trees, shrubs, perrenials
and a Japanese garden. It is a 'Retro Reno' which works
today!
This home is deceptively spacious with a two storey addition
at the rear on a large lot. It is semi-detached, 3 bedrooms, 2
baths, finished basement with walkout, a near ready 3 piece bath
which could easily be a in-law or nanny suite. And last but not
least, it has a great 12-year old, 2 small car
garage.
 ABOUT THE AREA
Riverdale is the gateway to Toronto's east end neighbourhoods. It is a large and diverse community that is especially well known for its colourful shopping districts and quaint Victorian homes.
North Riverdale from Gerrard to the Danforth is very popular
with young affluent professionals, while South Riverdale has
traditionally attracted a wide mix of people looking for affordable
homes close to downtown.
Riverdale's best known shopping district is along Danforth
Avenue, east of Broadview. The Danforth is the heart of Toronto's
Greek community. It features many first class Greek restaurants and
a dazzling array of stores.
Riverdale also has a Chinatown shopping district centred
around Gerrard and Broadview. This stretch of stores is known for
its bakeries, grocery stands, and restaurants.
Another shopping destination point for Riverdale residents is
Queen Broadview Village. This historic shopping district includes
some interesting antique and collectible stores.
Gerrard Square located at the corner of Pape Avenue and
Gerrard Street is a large indoor shopping mall with over 70 stores.
Riverdale has a myriad of parks and parkettes situated
throughout the neighbourhood. The three largest parks are Riverdale
Park East, Withrow Park and Jimmie Simpson Park. Each of these Parks
contain tennis courts, a wading pool, a hockey rink, and a baseball
diamond.
Riverdale Park also has an outdoor pool and a running track.
The Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre has an indoor swimming pool, a
games room and a gymnasium. The Pape Recreational Centre has a
gymnasium, an indoor pool, a weight room and meeting rooms.
Riverdale has four public libraries that offer a myriad of programs
for children, adults and seniors.
Riverdale is an ideal location for commuters. The Don Valley
Expressway, Lake Shore Boulevard, and the Gardiner Expressway are
all quickly accessed from this neighbourhood.
Riverdale also has excellent access to public transit. There
is regular bus service or streetcar service on Broadview, Carlaw,
Jones and Greenwood Avenues, as well as Queen and Gerrard Streets.
The Bloor-Danforth subway has five stations serving Riverdale,
including Broadview, Chester, Pape, Donlands, and Greenwood
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