The architect owner describes the home's aesthetic as “beach modern,” with its blonde wood, white paint job and clean lines
A four-bed, four-bath semi-detached rental in the east end with two parking spots and a private backyard. It’s within walking distance of the Main Street subway station, the Danforth GO station and a half-dozen parks.The owners purchased this century home in early 2020 with an eye to renovating and renting. “We saw the opportunity to take one big house and split it into two mirror-image semis,” explains Craig Race, an architect who owns the house with his brother and father.
The home is energy efficient. “It’s well insulated and airtight,” Race says. “We have a high-efficiency furnace that’s zoned, so every floor has its own thermostat. The heating bills are pretty low.”The front door opens into the dining room with its built-in banquette seating and twin floor-to-ceiling closets. There’s vinyl flooring on the main and upper floors of the home.Past the dining room are stairs to the upper floor, plus a galley kitchen where the “beach modern” look is on full display.
Looking back toward the front door reveals feature walls as well as a mix of open shelving and cabinetry with brass pulls. The countertops are quartz.The second floor has two bedrooms. Here’s the first, which overlooks the backyard and a neighbourhood laneway.Here’s the bathroom shared by the two second-floor bedrooms, with marble floors and porcelain tiling. There’s also a laundry room down the hall.
The main bedroom is on the third floor of the house. It has a walk-out to a private balcony overlooking the neighbourhood.The ensuite comes with a double vanity and walk-in shower. The countertop is quartz, and the walls are lined with herringbone porcelain tiles.The fourth bedroom is in the basement and has plenty of closet space. The polished concrete flooring is heated and extends throughout the lower level.
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