250 Dufferin Avenue

This completely restored Art Moderne is truly one of kind with very few left in Canada. Designed and built in 1936 this is a concrete and steel beam house on a large quarter acre lot and meticulously brought back to its original splendour. Directly across from Preston Park and within walking distance to the Grand River, Glenhyrst Art Gallery, walking trails, running track, Dufferin tennis/pickle ball courts and the 45 acres of preserved woodlands of the W. Ross Macdonald School. Every inch of this home has been restored or renovated. The kitchen was opened up to include a breakfast seating area, custom hand crafted European cabinetry with quartz countertops, high end appliances and cork flooring. Formal dining rm with custom b-in marble shelving. Spacious living area with natural fireplace w/stone hearth (gas line installed for later insert convenience), and garden door walk out to the back patio. The upper level boasts 3 bedrooms with hardwood flooring. A renovated 4 pc bathroom with all updated ceramic tiles, terrazzo countertop & custom built vanity in baltic birch, heated flooring and glass surround for the tub and shower. There is a bonus Sun Room finished in baltic birch panelling and heated slate flooring with patio door walk out to upper patio complete with restored curved steel railing. The second floor is highlighted by a skylight with auto rain sensing closure. The finished lower level offers a walk up to the yard, a recreation rm w/electric f/p and a contemporary 3 pc bathroom with double sized walk in glass shower. Every window of the home was either restored to its original state or updated. Roof reshingled (2021), completed rewire/breakers (2018), All interior plumbing (2019), Furnace & air (2020), exterior stucco and maintenance free fascia, soffits and eaves (2019). Concrete patio and large private paved drive with detached single car garage. For anyone with an appreciation of architecture and history this one is sure to impress! (id:64869)