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FOR SALE $389,000
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This cozy, detached, 2 bedroom bungalow is located in prime East York and boasts great character and curb appeal. It has been lovingly maintained with many modern updates to allow for comfort and maximum use of storage and space. The shops, restaurants and fabulous Festivals of the Danforth are within walking distance as well as East York General Hospital, the seasonal Farmers Market (mortimer and Coxwell) and Coxwell Subway. Exterior: -Front Porch freshly painted, New Roof (09), New Shed at rear (09), New Wood Fence at rear, Beautiful Mature Perennial Gardens in front and back of house, Walkout to Wooden Deck at back of house, Mature Cherry and Pear trees (both produce fruit) Interior: -Whole house recently painted, 8 1/2ft ceilings on main floor, Beautifully maintained oak wood floors refinished (09), Original wood trim, baseboards and plate rails, Well maintained brick natural wood burning fireplace (extra wood kept at rear of house), New windows in Dining room, front bedroom and bathroom (09), Original Stained glass windows in living room -Kitchen has all new appliances: Kenmore side by side ice dispenser fridge (08), Kenmore Built in Dishwasher (09), GE Stove (07), and microwave -Brand New Bathroom on Main floor (09): Complete Demolition and redesign, All new Cabinetry, New Floor, Modern Radiator, New Sink, New Energy Efficient ‘TOTO’ Toilet, New Jacuzzi Style Tub and Rain Shower, all new tiles -Basement has been finished and has an old fashioned Gas Fireplace, Large Recreation room and Den, Laundry room with a toilet, New Kenmore Front Loading Washer and Dryer, Lots of Storage in Back basement as well as a cold room Mechanical: -Most of the electrical was redone in 2009, still some knob and tube (quote from Maximum Electric to finish $3000), Newer Dimmer switches in both bedrooms, Oil Tank removed approximately 12yrs ago switched to Boiler, Radiant Heat, Honeywell Thermostat. ABOUT THE AREA For many years East York has held the distinction of having the highest percentage of senior citizens in Metropolitan Toronto. These demographics are changing however as many young families are now moving into this neighbourhood. Home buyers are finding East York attractive because the houses are relatively affordable and the location offers quick and easy access to downtown Toronto. The majority of shopping in East York is located on the main north-south arterial roadways including Pape, Donlands, Greenwood, Coxwell, and Woodbine Avenues. At the south end of East York, Danforth Avenue provides shoppers with a colourful array of fruit markets, bakeries, coffee shops, clothing and accessory stores and Toronto's best selection of Greek restaurants. East York is brimming with both indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. The East York Tennis Club on Roosevelt Road has five tennis courts, Dentonia Park Tennis Club off Dawes road has four courts and East York Collegiate has four courts. The Dentonia Park Golf Course located off Victoria Park Avenue is a challenging eighteen hole public course with a moderately difficult rating. Stan Wadlow Park off Cosburn Avenue features five baseball diamonds and a batting cage. The excellent baseball facilities at this park helped produce the likes of Rich and Rob Butler, two native East Yorkers that went on to play major league baseball. Stan Wadlow Park also contains, two outdoor swimming pools, a handball wall, and picnic areas. It also serves as an access point to Taylor Creek Park, part of a nine kilometre paved trail that is ideal for nature walks, jogging, and cycling. Adjacent to Stan Wadlow Park is the East York Memorial Arena which provides recreational and league hockey programs as well as public skating. Across the street from Stan Wadlow Park is the East York Curling Club. The Dieppe Park Sports Complex at Greenwood and Cosburn has an outdoor ice rink, sports fields and a baseball diamond. The newly refurbished East York Community Centre at 1081 Pape Avenue has an indoor pool, a multi-purpose gymnasium, a weight room, and a small public library. The S. Walter Stewart Library at 170 Memorial Park Avenue features a large auditorium for storytelling and puppet shows. The Dawes Road Library at 416 Dawes Road also has children's programming. The Secord Community Centre at 91 Barrington Avenue and the Terry Fox Community Centre at 2 Gledhill Avenue have gymnasiums as well as community meeting rooms.
(P) Chester School, 115 Gowan Ave., (416) 396-2325 (P) Cosburn Middle School, 520 Cosburn Ave., (416) 396-2335 (P) D.A. Morrison J.H., 271 Gledhill Ave., (416) 396-2400 (P) Diefenbaker, 175 Plains Rd., (416) 396-2350 (P) Parkside, 401 Cedarvale Ave., (416) 396-2425 (P) R.H. McGregor, 555 Mortimer Ave., (416) 396-2390 (P) Secord, 101 Barrington Ave., (416) 396-2490 (P) William Burgess School, 100 Torrens Ave., (416) 396-2490 (PH) East York Collegiate, 650 Cosburn Ave., (416) 396-2355 (PH) Alternative School Programme, 670 Cosburn Ave., (416) 396-2925 (CA) Canadian Martyrs, 520 Plains Rd., (416) 393-5251 (CA) Holy Cross, 299A Donlands Ave., (416) 393-5242 (CA) St. Aloysius, 80 Queensdale Ave., (416) 393-5287 Legend: (P) Public School (PH) Public High School (CA) Catholic School (PR) Private School (PC) Private Catholic School (PJ) Private Jewish School (C) College (U) University |
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