Spa-like suite may be a bargain

Red-brick home on quiet Ivy Ave., on a hill in Leslieville, boasts views of trees and lots of light

- TRACY HANES

The main floor is open-concept with a layout that flows between two living rooms, kitchen and dining area.

Location 1B Ivy Ave., Toronto

Price $1,999,900

The sellers With three young sons and busy full-time jobs, Asher Lenz and Leslie Saliwonchyk wanted a turnkey house they could move into without worrying about having to make improvements.

They found it in an impeccably styled, detached red-brick home on quiet Ivy Avenue, close to their kids’ schools and friends, that struck a chord with them the moment they walked in. It was in Leslieville, a neighbourhood where both have lived for decades.

“We loved the light hardwood flooring and the general vibe of the home,” Lenz says. “This house really shines in design synchronicity — everything looks and feels tied together.” All stairways are done in white oak hardwood, with railings with black metal spindles, and the unique light fixtures throughout complement each other, providing a consistency in style.

The house’s location has “interesting topography,” according to Lenz. Ivy Avenue is on a hill, overlooking extensive foliage and almost every window in the house provides a view of trees.

The home has three spacious bedrooms, including this one, which has an ensuite bathroom.