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‘Iconic property’ in the Beach

Toronto home has water views, wraparound porch, hardwood and fireplaces

ALLISON HARNESS SPECIAL TO THE STAR

THE BEACH Location: 10 Beech Ave., Queen St. E. and Balsam Ave.

Asking price: $4,279,000

Size: 3,162 sq. ft., plus about 1,200 sq. ft. finished basement

Lot: 40-by-115 feet, two-car attached garage, private drive

Taxes: $19,344 (2021)

Bedrooms: 4 plus 1

Bathrooms: 4

Gracing a corner lot with views of Balmy Beach and steps to the Martin Goodman Trail, this expansive and “iconic beach property” combines traditional charm with modern conveniences.

A classically designed wraparound front porch is among the highlights that also include wood trim throughout, wood beamed ceilings, French doors, stained glass windows and a contemporary kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances.

“I have lived here for the past decade and (it feels like) a cottage in the city. After a stressful day working in downtown Toronto, I retreat here to the peace and serenity of listening to the waves of Lake Ontario breaking on the beach, with views of the lake from every room of my home,” said homeowner Raquel Gorthy.

The two-storey residence is blocks away from the trendy restaurants, boutiques and cafés lining Queen St. E. As well, it is walking distance to schools, public transit and parks, with easy access to Kingston Road and Lake Shore Boulevard East.

“This is an iconic beach property, with both formal and casual living spaces such as a main floor family room, a main floor office, a second-floor additional office, and a large finished walkout basement with an in-law suite with its own kitchen and laundry room,” says listing agent Mark Richards.

A long, curved, interlocking brick walkway leads to the front of this all-brick home with its wraparound front porch, an upper floor balcony and a detached two-car garage. The fully fenced yard has a steppingstone pathway through a front garden.

The front door with a frosted glass insert opens to the foyer with three small stained-glass windows, a herringbone-pattern stone tile floor, wainscotting, wood trim and pot lights.

Double French doors open to the living room with a hardwood floor, a curved bay window, wood trim and a woodburning fireplace. An entrance leads into the dining room that features a hardwood floor, wood ceiling beams, a chandelier, a window, a large passthrough to the kitchen and two doors.

The modern kitchen showcases a herringbone pattern stone floor, marble counters and matching marble slab backsplash, built-in appliances, a pantry. A walkthrough leads to a hallway with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a double garden door walkout to the verandah.

A step down from the kitchen leads to the sunken family room with breakfast bar overlooking the kitchen, a hardwood floor, two windows, builtin cabinetry, two closets and two French doors — one opening to the office. This main floor office has a hardwood floor, two windows and a double closet.

Completing this level is a twopiece bathroom, a laundry room, a mud room with a walkout and a second staircase.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a sitting area, broadloomed floor, built-in shelves, a large walk-in closet with organizers and two windows, and a six-piece ensuite with a stand-alone soaker tub.

A secondary bedroom includes a hardwood floor, two windows, a garden walkout to a private balcony, a gas fireplace and a closet. It is open to an office room with hardwood floor, a window and a closet.

There are two more bedrooms on this floor — both with hardwood floors and closets. A sixpiece bathroom serves these secondary bedrooms.

The lower level has a sunken recreation room/games room equipped with a heated ceramic tile floor, wall sconces and a walkout. A few steps up is a second kitchen and a guest bedroom.

The basement also has another laundry room, a three-piece bathroom, two separate staircases to the main level and two large storage rooms.

The side and back yards are fully fenced with trees, shrubbery and a patio with a barbecue hookup.

To have a look at this property please contact the listing agent Mark Richards, Re/Max Hallmark Richards Group Realty, Brokerage, 416-699-0303; therichardsgroup.ca.

Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.

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