Home of the Week: 515 William Street
515 William Street: $1,100,000 for sophisticated and elegant century home in the heart of prestigious Woodfield
Address: 515 William Street
Neighbourhood: Woodfield
Agent: Osman Omar, Keller Williams Lifestyles Brokerage
Price: $1,100,000
The Place
A sophisticated and elegant century home in Woodfield, with four beds and four baths.
The Details
If you’re someone who gets a little nervous when you hear that one of London’s century homes has undergone a renovation, this four-bed, four-bath home in Woodfield will be a nice dose of reassurance ― yes, it’s been renovated, but far from removing any of the stately and elegant character, the interior of this home keeps all the charm and elegance you’d expect from the curb, while giving it a clean and contemporary air.
The exterior is all century home character: vintage yellow brickwork, manicured gardens and a gorgeous blue double entryway door with stained glass and a window transom above. There’s a large bay window looking out over the front yard, and beautiful architectural details along the roofline and around the upper-level windows.
As you step inside, you’ll see what we mean about the blend of classic and contemporary. There is wonderful contrast between the rich wood tones of things like the curving bannister, stairway and the hardwood flooring with the crisp white woodwork trim and crown mouldings. The foyer, with its prominent main staircase, leads into some of the main floor’s key living areas. On your left, you have the living room, which looks out over the front yard and features a decorative fireplace, and the same hardwood flooring found throughout the rest of the main level. Head through the living room and you’ll find the dining area, with another large bay window, more elegant crown molding and a second decorative fireplace.
The sizeable and fully renovated kitchen leans into a more modern vide, with bar seating for four at the central island (with built-in wine fridge and microwave), leathered countertops and custom cabinetry with stainless pulls. There’s two sinks to work with, a subway tile backsplash, built-in shelving and premium stainless-steel appliances.
Towards the rear of the house there is more living space, in the form of a less formal dining area that flows seamlessly into a second living room, punctuated by a three-sided gas fireplace. The rear living room features a huge window wall with sliding doors that lets the natural light of the backyard flow in, lending the space an airy and open feel. The main floor also has a dedicated home office and laundry facilities.
Heading upstairs, you have four very attractive bedrooms. The primary suite is a large, bright room with large closets, space for seating, two big windows and a lovely ensuite bathroom that features a glass walk-in shower and double vanity. A secondary bedroom has another decorative fireplace plus plenty of space for furniture. The other two bedrooms are bit cozier, but each has a good amount of storage and square footage. At the top of the stairs, there’s an open loft seating area, and there’s also a shared bathroom on this level with a large soaking tub.
Unlike many homes of this vintage, this home has a fully finished basement space that offers a blank canvas for your own needs, be that a home theatre area, workout space, rec room area or working space. Heading outside, the backyard is another major draw of this home. At the side of the house and accessed through the kitchen, there’s a beautiful stone patio area, covered from the elements and perfect for morning coffee and weekend barbecuing. In the backyard proper, you get a huge fenced-in yard with landscaped garden beds, mature trees and an additional stone patio nestled among the mature, leafy green trees.
The Tour
Big Selling Point
Elegance, vintage character and contemporary style situated in one of downtown’s most desirable residential neighbourhoods ― need we say more.
By the Numbers
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 4 fireplaces (3 decorative, 1 gas)
- 2,700-plus square feet
- 2 storeys
- 6 parking spaces
- 2 kitchen sinks
- 2 patios
- 1 finished basement
- 54- by 140-foot lot
- 100-plus years old
- $8,385 annual property taxes
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