House of the week: 125 Bedford Road

October 22, 2019 by Zack Fenwick

There's a host of surprises behind the elegant red brick exterior of 125 Bedford Road which recently hit the market at just shy of $6 million. It's one of those renovated Victorians with plenty of character but also modern appeal.

Open-plan living and dining room with a white sofa, black-framed entry door, and staircase.

The interior design isn't without a few quirks, though. Perhaps the most obvious is the supporting beam that divides the living an dining rooms. Presumably at one point these were separated by a full wall, but when the space was opened up, something was needed for structural support.

Living room with a curved white sectional, tall bay windows, and two gray armchairs.

I also find the wedge-shaped double fireplace a bit curious, though I'll admit that it actually works quite well in distinguishing the rooms and has plenty of potential to warm both spaces up — both literally and in terms of ambience.

Open-plan living and dining room with a corner fireplace and colorful abstract art.

I'm not sure if the kitchen needs an additional breakfast table given the stools that surround the island, but it certainly looks like the kind of place where you could get some serious cooking done. You can imagine the centre area filled with produce in preparation of a large feast.

Dining room with a glass-top table, black chairs, colorful artwork, and a fireplace.

Upstairs, the historical character of the home shines through on the stairway and in the upper bedrooms. I quite like all the stained glass and the sloped ceilings, but even in the updated master bedroom, the large windows and fireplace are a dramatic reminder of the home's age.

Dining room with a round wooden table, crystal chandelier, and built-in wine cabinet.

It doesn't look so imposing from the street, but this house boasts over 4,300 square feet of living space, which is punctuated by the size of the upper family room and the master-en suite combo.

Kitchen with a large stone-topped island, gray cabinetry, double ovens, and three glass pendant lights.

Specs

Address: 125 Bedford Rd.
Price: $5,988,000
Lot Size: 44.38 x 112.50 feet
Bedrooms: 4 + 1
Bathrooms: 4
Parking: 4
Walk Score: 96
Transit Score: 99
Listing agent: Zack Fenwick and Erik Paige
Listing ID: C4047707

Dining room with a round table, chandelier, and large glass-front wine cabinet.

Good For

Someone who loves Victorian homes and who needs lots and lots of space. This is a quintessential Annex residence.

Living room with a gray sectional, stone fireplace, tall windows, and branching chandelier.

Move On If

You prefer a house with a more unified style. This one is a bit all over the place, which might not work for a buyer hoping to snatch up a property requiring no design alterations.

Bright foyer with stained-glass double doors, abstract paintings, and a dark wood stair railing.

Entry hall with floral stained-glass doors, herringbone floors, and a dark wood staircase.

Furnished living room with brown leather sofas, built-in wood shelving, and tall curtained windows.

Bedroom with a wooden platform bed, dark paneled wall, and striped bench.

Bedroom with a fireplace, wall-mounted television, and French doors beside a large upholstered bed.

Marble bathroom with a built-in tub, glass shower, and long wood double-sink vanity.

Attic bedroom with a wooden bed, geometric bedding, curtained dormer window, and model ship on a wooden chest.

Attic bedroom with exposed wood beams, skylights, and a bed beneath a spherical pendant light.

Modern gray-tiled bathroom with a wall-mounted sink, toilet, bidet, and glass walk-in shower.

Attic home gym with a weight machine, exercise bikes and treadmill on hardwood floors.

Bedroom with a carved white bed, built-in window seats, pale blue walls, and a patterned rug.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring our house of the week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO.

Snowy backyard patio with black railings, a wooden fence, evergreens, and a small garden statue.

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