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136 Howland Avenue - ANNEX

136 Howland Avenue - ANNEX

This is a 5+2 bedroom, 4 bathroom semi south of Dupont on a 25 x 120 foot lot.

I think it has had a recent reno but I don't think they made use of the space like they could have.  What is that little nook with the 3 black chairs?  It reminds me of the little breakfast nook of the house at 46 Alberta in Wychwood (or Regal Heights).  

That house was listed at $829,000 and sold for $950,000.

This house doesn't have a worn out carpet between a beat up leather chair where the owner sat for hours trying to pick out their outfit for the day but I like the Augusta house more.

The second floor layout doesn't really make sense either as there opening from the second floor down to that strange area with the 2 chairs.  And the bedrooms are either huge or tiny.

There is curvy stuff happening on the counter and the ceiling in the kitchen and I can't figure out if that kitchen is new or old.  What is that room with all the pillows?  Is that the front hall closet?  I don't see one on the floor plan.  

This house also reminds me a bit of the house around the corner at 5 Wells Street with the Sarah Richardson designed nursery.  That house made better use of the layout though I still didn't love it.  It also only had 3 bedrooms even though it could easily be switched back to 5 with better sized bedrooms.  That house was listed at $1,249,000.  It sold for $1,550,000.

Unlike the Wells Street house, this house has no parking and with 5 bedrooms, it is assumed this is supposed to be a family house.  That will be an issue.  

The basement is a plus though as it is set up as a separate apartment with its own entrance through the utility room.

Basically, this house has everything but it has a strange kitchen and a really strange layout.  And no parking.

This house is listed at $1,190,000.

It might go up to $1,225,000 because it is a good sized house in a good area but I think it is just a little bit off.  And that parking thing...

This will be an interesting one to watch.

(thanks to Aurora for sending it in!)

90 Chestnut Park Road - ROSEDALE

90 Chestnut Park Road - ROSEDALE

314 Palmerston Boulevard - PALMERSTON

314 Palmerston Boulevard - PALMERSTON