5-star owner, location, and charm - what more could one ask for!
House has been lovingly restored/maintained in period style. We especially enjoyed the family's artwork throughout the house.
Lots of space to spread out for our family of three, plus dog. So much so that we kept to only the main floor with its 2 bedrooms+1 bath. We had no need for the top floor, with 2 more bedrooms +2nd bathroom.
Neighbourhood is mix of homes in original condition and new builds. Surprisingly busy traffic on E22 Ave although in general it's a quiet street and neighbourhood, esp after dark.
Easy <10-min walking distance to shops and restaurants on Kingsway, including reasonably priced Famous Foods grocery store. Flourist on Commercial St was also easy 5-min away for excellent sourdough and other baked treats.
Street parking is unrestricted and always available, and felt secure (with the usual big-city precautions of course).
Trampoline (excellent condition, no safety concerns) was a hit with my kid. Large, shady yard with interesting mix of perennials and shrubs is shared with downstairs tenants, but we hardly saw them. Our dog enjoyed lying on the sunny back deck (private, not shared). There are gates on the deck so no worries about young kids or pets escaping from deck! :)
Highly recommend Tanya's house - a period gem in a quiet neighbourhood.
NOTES:
1) There are stairs leading up to both front and back door. We used the back door exclusively, which led conveniently into the dining room/kitchen.
2) No microwave, which might be a deal-breaker for some.