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Home of the Week: 553 Dufferin Avenue

553 Dufferin Avenue: $899,900 for a Tudor Revival home with plenty of charm and character

Address: 553 Dufferin Avenue
Neighbourhood: Woodfield
Agent: Natalie French, Sutton Group – Select Realty Inc.
Price: $899,900

The Place

Located in the Woodfield Heritage District, this lovingly cared for 1912 Tudor Revival home exudes charm and character of yesteryear.

The Details

Created for Charles Keene by architect J. Vicar Munro, this home features 4,390 square feet of finished living space on four floors, large principal rooms, five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two half baths and four fireplaces. The centre hall layout features an extensive use of built-ins, crown moulding, panelling, beamed ceilings, detailed inlaid hardwood flooring, nine-foot ceilings and deep baseboards. A formal dining room features panelled walls and a gas fireplace, and the eat-in kitchen features quartz countertops and has sliding glass doors leading to a private courtyard. The master bedroom on the second floor has a large ensuite with double sinks, soaker tub and separate shower. Also on the second floor is a sunroom and two other bedrooms, one with its own ‘secret’ bar hidden inside the fireplace mantle. A finished third level features two more bedrooms, bathroom and a family room, ideal as a children’s wing or guest suite. A separate side entrance offers an option for a home-based business or secondary dwelling on the lower level.

The Tour

Big Selling Point

This historic home is ideally located in the heart of the city, walking distance to Richmond Row, Victoria Park and top-rated schools.  

By the Numbers

  • $899,900
  • 4,390 square feet
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Built in 1912
  • 13 rooms
  • 80- by 69-foot lot
  • 4 fireplaces

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