The spacious and bright front foyer features an open concept approach with a ceiling that soars to almost sixteen feet and features two south-facing skylights resulting in a wonderful warm and open first impression. The foyer also has a double wide front door, large sidelight windows with California shutters, a ceramic floor, decorative wall mouldings and a double wide coat closet. Flowing directly off the foyer is the large, fully carpeted living room that offers multiple floor to ceiling windows and two sets of glass doors that all look out over the rear garden and admit large amounts of ambient light. In addition to crown moulding and an additional west-facing window there is also a large, centrally located, wood burning fireplace with marble hearth and surround and a custom carved wood mantle. This fireplace is open on both ends allowing for easy traffic flow and gives definition to the dining room in what is essentially a large, open concept living area. The dining area is fully carpeted, could easily seat ten to twelve people and features a continuation of the floor to ceiling window layout as well as additional access to the rear garden by means of a third set of glass doors. This results in a light filled area by day and a room with a view by night. The updated kitchen has hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry, halogen lighting, stainless steel corner sink, ceramic backsplash, a built-in appliance “garage”, an east window, Kitchen Aide glass top stove, Maytag dishwasher and built-in Panasonic microwave. The kitchen opens directly onto a breakfast room with plenty of room for a table and four chairs and has hard wood floors, halogen lighting, a bar sink, windows on two sides and direct access to the side yard and garden. The main floor den would also make an ideal office. It is carpeted and has deep wood paneling, built-in shelving unit with electric fire place, a closet and a set of glass doors that give access to the south facing front porch. The very spacious master bedroom is also located on the ground floor. It is fully carpeted and has an east widow, separate dressing room, a four-piece ensuite and also offers direct access to the front porch thru a set of west facing glass doors. The ensuite features a porcelain tile floor, halogen lighting, ceramic wall tiles, two medicine cabinets, a ceramic tub and shower enclosure, and an east window with California shutters. In the dressing room there is a porcelain tile floor, a make-up area with second vanity and sink, a large mirror, halogen lighting and three large double wide closets with built-ins. The second floor hall is fully carpeted and has a large linen closet, decorative wall mouldings and overlooks the sunny front foyer with its cathedral ceiling and double skylights. Bedroom number two is well proportioned and has hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, a large window area overlooking the rear garden and a separate computer room with a west facing window. The third bedroom is also good sized, fully carpeted and has a double closet as well as a large window overlooking the back garden. Bedroom number four has a hardwood floor, an east facing window and two closets flanking either side of a built in bureau and mirror area. The four piece bathroom has a pedestal sink, ceramic tub and shower enclosure, a medicine cabinet and period wall tiles. On the lower level of the property there is a recreation room with good ceiling height, carpeting, recessed lighting, a wet bar, crown moulding, deep wood paneling and a large above grade west facing window. The combination utility room, laundry room and work room are all contained in one very large open area with a full height ceiling. There are two above grade windows, a built-in work bench, built-in storage shelves, a washer and dryer, clothes folding counter and a separate storage room. Glencairn Avenue is one of the most desirable streets in this sought after neighbourhood. It affords ideal proximity to superior schools, parks, playgrounds, private clubs, gourmet shops and fine dining. This unique home is minutes from Toronto=s excellent transportation system. Only 20 minutes from the city=s downtown core and 20 minutes from the airport, this location presents an ideal urban family setting.
