Property Details
Property Description
Character & Laneway Potential in Little Italy
227 Montrose Avenue is a charming 1910-built century home with approximately 1,650 sq. ft. above grade, a finished, underpinned lower level, four bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, three kitchens and a detached double garage, ideally positioned just north of College Street in Palmerston-Little Italy, Toronto. Behind its classic red-brick exterior is a home that has evolved over more than a century, combining original details with meaningful improvements and versatile living options.
A Closer Look at 227 Montrose Avenue
Grand Living & Dining Rooms – Nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and a centrepiece wood-burning fireplace with stone surround and wall sconces give the grand living room much of its original character. The adjoining formal dining room continues the hardwood flooring and provides a separate space for larger gatherings and everyday meals.
Large Eat-In Kitchen & Rear Extension – Toward the back of the home, the newer eat-in kitchen introduces one of its more significant updates. High-end Cellini cabinetry provides extensive storage, while the rear extension increases the size of the kitchen and adds valuable space to the overall footprint. The result is a notably generous kitchen for a home of this era, with a dedicated area for casual dining.
Four Bedrooms Across Three Storeys – Four bedrooms are distributed across the upper floors, creating plenty of separation and flexibility. Hardwood flooring and original wood trim continue through several of these spaces, preserving details that can be incorporated into future updates.
Additional Kitchen Spaces – Three kitchens are currently incorporated throughout the property, along with three separate entry and exit points, creating considerable flexibility in how the home could be used. The existing configuration could lend itself to multi-generational living, an in-law suite or a potential income-generating apartment, while the additional kitchens could instead be removed and the spaces converted to bedrooms or incorporated into the main living areas, depending on the needs of the next owner (subject to approvals).
Rear Patio & Third-Floor Rooftop Patio – The home offers outdoor space on two levels, beginning with a private patio at the rear for outdoor dining and relaxing. Above, double doors from the third-floor bedrooms open directly onto a private rooftop patio overlooking the surrounding streetscape. At the rear, the existing extension also creates the possibility of a future second-floor walkout and balcony from the upper kitchen, subject to applicable approvals.
Finished & Underpinned Lower Level – One of the property’s most substantial improvements is the professionally underpinned lower level, resulting in approximately 8′ ceilings and significantly more usable space below grade. In addition to finished living space, the lower level includes a dedicated laundry room, two cantinas/cold rooms and a massive storage area beneath the rear extension.
Detached Double Garage & Laneway Access – At the rear of the property, a solid-block detached double garage provides parking for two cars with direct access to the laneway. Three separate access points at the rear add further flexibility, while the garage and laneway configuration may offer potential to explore a future laneway suite or other redevelopment options, subject to zoning and applicable approvals.
Additional Updates – Other important updates include a gas furnace, central air conditioning and a newer roof, complementing the larger improvements already made throughout the property.
Living in Palmerston-Little Italy
Living in Palmerston-Little Italy puts some of Toronto’s best-known dining, cafés and independent businesses within easy reach of 227 Montrose Avenue. Set just north of College Street, the home is steps from the restaurants, patios, specialty food shops and local businesses that have long defined Little Italy. Among the many local favourites are Café Diplomatico, Bar Pompette, Bar Isabel, Zitto Zitto Taverna, Grace Meat Market, Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe, The Mod Club, Simpl Cafe, College Street Bagels and more!
Christie Pits Park and Bickford Park put parks, recreation and outdoor activities close to home, while the University of Toronto and additional shopping and dining at Kensington Market and along Bloor Street and Harbord Street are easily accessible. College Street streetcars provide convenient east-west transit, with Christie Subway Station also nearby. Well regarded local schools include Montrose Junior Public School, Harbord Collegiate Institute, Pope Francis Catholic School and St. Mary Catholic Academy. With a Walk Score of 96, Transit Score of 91 and Bike Score of 82, this is a location where much of daily life can be handled without getting in the car.
What Sets 227 Montrose Avenue Apart
227 Montrose Avenue brings together the character of an older Toronto home with significant improvements, versatile living options and future potential. Its adaptable configuration and laneway access create additional possibilities for the next owner, while its location just steps from College Street places it in the heart of Palmerston-Little Italy.
Interested in 227 Montrose Avenue?
To learn more about 227 Montrose Avenue or arrange a private showing, contact David Isabello with Silecky Thompson Real Estate Group, bringing local knowledge and real estate expertise to buyers and sellers throughout Little Italy, Palmerston and West Toronto.
Silecky Thompson Real Estate Group
David Isabello, Sales Representative
