455 Ontario St, Toronto, ON

Step into this impeccably restored and sublimely renovated 3862 sq ft 1890 Victorian masterpiece and you will feel like you have entered the chicest boutique hotel imaginable. This grand dame Victorian property stands proud and gracious with a complete brick restoration of its front exterior façade and beautiful period reproduction thermopane windows. High-end top-drawer finishes marry seamlessly with preserved heritage elements, including original arches with corbels, stained glass, swan-themed etched glass, refined crown mouldings, intricate ceiling medallions, classic hardwood flooring, and an inviting original grand staircase. You have never seen a main floor layout in Cabbagetown-South quite this large. Divided into two distinct areas, the front reveals a formal living and dining room designed for elegant entertaining. Toward the back, the residence unfolds into an extraordinary open-concept space featuring a comfortable family room, an oversized breakfast room, and a cook's dream kitchen. A massive wall of glass frames views of the peaceful back courtyard terrace. A functional mudroom (easily accommodates a laundry area) leads directly to a convenient powder room. the second-floor dream primary suite boasts opulent custom built-in wardrobes for those who love clothing, and a spectacular 5-piece marble-clad bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a full main bathroom complete this floor. Ascending to the third floor, charming dormer rooflines frame a versatile layout that includes a fourth bedroom, a dedicated home office, and an updated 3-piece bathroom. Glass doors walk out directly to a massive rooftop terrace, providing a phenomenal outdoor vantage point in the heart of the city. The beautiful living space continues down to the lower level, where a recent $150,000 renovation lowered the floor to deliver remarkable ceiling height throughout, including a fully finished recreation room. Laundry, storage, and an area for a future bathroom. 1 car charming garage