Welcome to 32 Borden Street. Built circa 1880, this handsome semi-detached 3-storey Harbord Village Grand Victorian has been meticulously renovated to create a sublime contemporary urban oasis in one of Toronto’s most vibrant downtown west neighbourhoods. Currently duplexed with two spacious, light and bright units this large semi-detached has been brilliantly designed to easily convert back to a 4 bedroom, 4 bath single family home with 2nd floor family room! Sophisticated and elegant with bespoke architect-designed interiors you can’t help being impressed by the sleek open concept spaces, custom millwork, luxurious materials and a rare attention to detail throughout. The substantial front porch and beautifully landscaped gardens beckon and as you enter the home through its solid wood and glass front door you are immediately struck by the exceptional beauty and simplicity of this masterfully reimagined space. A large front foyer has custom built-in double closet with integrated bench and storage. The thoughtfully designed front living room has high ceilings, pristine Maple hardwood floors, large bay windows and spectacular custom designed hand-forged steel hearth, mantel and wood burning fire box perfect for cozy fires on cool winter nights. A genius centre-stair built-in seamlessly accommodates additional storage and rare discrete main floor powder room. A brilliantly planned extra wide hallway creates a delightful “music station” with rich Douglas Fir millwork to accommodate the most ardent audiophile’s vinyl collection, turntable and equipment. The sun-drenched eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home with sociable centre-island, waterfall stone counters, elegant pendant and ceiling lighting, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Open to a cozy transitional sitting area and minimalist dining room this open concept space is perfect for entertaining large groups of friends and family with wall-mounted speakers, built-in sideboard and integrated workstation creating the ideal space for a home office. Large kitchen windows overlooking beautifully landscaped backyard and garden lead to a rear mudroom, fully finished basement and separate entry to the upper unit. The main front stair is an ethereal work of art in itself carefully constructed of gleaming Maple hardwood with waterfall treads, custom handrail and soft in-wall lighting. The spacious 2nd floor Primary Suite has bespoke Douglas Fir millwork with integrated headboard and side tables, built-in dresser, custom wall-to-wall closets and in-ceiling speakers. A large bay window overlooks manicured front gardens and a sumptuous 5-piece ensuite has bidet and heated floors. A spacious 3rd floor bedroom also with ensuite provides a treetop retreat ideal for guests, kid’s bedroom, or additional home office space.

The 2-storey upper unit is brilliantly laid out across the back half of the house on both the 2nd and 3rd floors! A separate backyard entrance gives direct access to this light and bright space with eat-in kitchen with deep pantry, laundry closet and walk out to private 2nd floor balcony perfect for early morning coffee. The bright and spacious living room has lustrous original hardwood floors, original baseboards and large window. A clean white and bright 4-piece bath has contemporary wall mounted vanity and large window that lets the sunshine in! The large 3rd floor bedroom is awash in sunlight with walk out to a glorious private rooftop deck with sweeping city and treetop views. The fully finished basement has copious storage, large laundry room with above grade window, sink, pantry cupboards, stone counters and more built-in closets. A massive home workshop is the perfect space to indulge your DIY fantasies with 2 large above grade windows, built-in shelving, 2nd laundry sink and 194-bottle wine fridge! The private fully fenced and landscaped backyard is an urban oasis ideal for entertaining and dining al fresco on warm sunny nights. A rare 2-storey garage offers exceptional Laneway House potential and has been beautifully clad with Hardie Board on the garden side and industrial metal sheeting on the laneway façade. The 2nd floor loft has home gym, wall-mounted heating panel and loads more storage space. Located close to University of Toronto in highly sought after Harbord Village just steps to neighbourhood shops, cafés, restaurants and TTC you’ll be thrilled to call this extraordinary house home!