About this home

Welcome to 403 Durie Street - a lovely family home set in the magical Bloor West Village location you've been waiting for!This character-rich 4 bdrm detached home is set on a generous 27' x 149' lot & enjoys a rare front-row position overlooking much-loved Beresford Park. A tranquil enclosed front porch welcomes you into a home filled w/ warmth, charm & timeless architectural details. The main level unfolds with an inviting living rm featuring wood floors & trim, along w/ a cozy gas fireplace framed by a brick surround. The formal dining room is rich in character, w/ oak floors, a classic plate rail, beam ceiling & double French doors w/ bevelled glass.The kitchen, with laminate counters & tile flooring, connects to a bright breakfast rm w/ an impressive bow window overlooking the backyard and park beyond. At the foot of the garden, a private gate provides direct access to Beresford Park-a cherished neighbourhood oasis offering a children's play area, dog-friendly open space, winter skating rink, playground and wading pool.Upstairs, 3 well-proportioned bdrms share a 4-piece family bathroom w/ an original cast-iron clawfoot tub. A secondary kitchen, no longer in use, adjoins an office or bdrm overlooking the park. Together, these tandem rooms offer an ideal fourth-bedroom suite or flexible family space.The lower level includes a rec rm, 4-piece bath, separate side entry, laundry & boiler room. The former garage is currently configured as an oversized garden shed.Regulations allow for a 2-storey, approx 1,291 sq ft garden suite (report avail), offering exciting future possibilities. Parking is a breeze with the legal front parking pad.It is short walk from Bloor West Village, Runnymede subway station and highly regarded neighbourhood schools-including Runnymede Public School, St. Pius X Elementary, Humberside Collegiate and Western Tech-this is an enchanting family home offering enduring character, remarkable flexibility and an exceptional urban setting.

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