60 Kingswood Rd

Neighbourhood: The Beaches

Price: $3,288,000

Size: 2,500 square feet

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Last renovated: 2017

Agent: Shane Little

The place

A renovated heritage home on a 5,500-square-foot lot up the street from Silver Birch Beach.

The history

When the current sellers bought the house in 2017 for $1.7 million, its façade, appliances and decor had not been updated since its original construction in 1929. The new owners gave it a million-dollar makeover, revamping the place with luxury features like Italian cabinetry and a kitchen with a waterfall island as well as an ensuite and walk-in closet in the primary bedroom.

Renovating was a big chore for the sellers, says realtor Shane Little, as all changes to the house had to be approved by a heritage committee, and that can take months. “They went through with it because they loved the idea of raising their kids in the Beaches, near good schools and just a short stroll from the boardwalk,” he says.

The tour

The brick and stone façade is preserved from 1929, but the double-hung, aluminum-clad windows are new.

In the living room, a wide bay window overlooks the front yard. The fireplace and crown moulding are original; everything else was redone.

The kitchen, with its four-by-eight-foot waterfall island, large Sub-Zero fridge and extra-large wine and beer fridge, is designed for entertaining. The white porcelain-composite backsplash and countertops keep the space clean and bright.

The main bedroom is expansive, with hardwood floors and plenty of natural light.

New owners will likely be spending a lot of time in the spa-like ensuite, with its marble flooring, wall tiles, waterfall shower head and huge soaker tub.

The backyard is big, lush and secluded. And, while the neighbourhood is revered for its small-town family feel, Little adds that nightlife has finally found a home on Queen East. “There’s a burgeoning bar and restaurant scene here,” he says. “But, if you need more big-city energy, you’re just a speedy streetcar ride from downtown.”