159 Ledbury St Toronto near Avenue Rd & Lawrence Ave W | Single Car Garage Detached home for sale

Description

Positioned prominently within the affluent Bedford Park enclave, this classic modern transitional custom estate presents distinguished prestige, blending architectural elegance with sophisticated urban living. Bespoke stone masonry unfolds a contemporary vertical layout, gracefully complemented by gabled and copper roofline, arched windows and ashlar portico. A vast open-concept floor plan seamlessly integrates rich stained hardwood floors, polished marble surfaces, exquisite wall paneling, and a grand staircase with intricate wrought-iron arts. Soaring 10-ft + ceilings across all 3 storeys. Dramatic waffle ceiling adorned with multi-layered crown molding, designer chandeliers, built-in speakers, Hunter Douglas sheer shading systems and tailored drapery. A premium culinary kitchen features high-end Thermador appliances, artisanal cabinetry, Bardiglio backsplash, a Calacatta island and a spacious breakfast aclove. Entertainment flows effortlessly from the sunlit family room and open office into a formal dining and living area, complete with a piano lounge. The upper sanctuary features an opulent primary suite hosting paneled headboard wall, a skylit walk-in wardrobe, and a spa-like ensuite with heated marble floors. Smart Home Automation for Audio, Lighting, Climate and Security. Finished lower level walks out to the garden and serves as a secondary living zone complete with a recreation room with a fireplace, exercise area, mudroom and nanny's suite. Professionally landscaped grounds feature a curated stone driveway and front landing, a multi-level backyard oasis boasts an elevated BBQ deck that seamlessly transitions to a lower stone patio. This extraordinary property overlooks the expansive 3-acre Ledbury Park and is a mere stroll from fine shops and dining of Avenue Rd, while enjoying easy highway access and an enviable 5 to 12-min proximity to Toronto's most prestigious schools incl Havergal, UCC, BSS, Crescent, TFS, St Clements, Sterling Hall and Bialik.

Features

Facing: East
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Garages: 1
Kitchens: 1

Details

Lot size: 28.92 x 130.00 Feet
Space: 2000-2500
Tax: $ 15422.95
C14139512
Listing contracted with: SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

Room	Size(M)	Description
Foyer	2.64x2.08	B/I Closet, Wainscoting
Living Rm	4.74x4.09	Gas Fireplace, Picture Window
Dining Rm	4.09x3.94	Hardwood Floor, Built-in Speakers
Kitchen	8.10x6.43	Centre Island, B/I Appliances
Breakfast	2.46x1.52	Combined w/Kitchen, Overlooks Garden
Family Rm	5.31x3.35	Combined w/Office, Gas Fireplace
Primary B	5.06x3.68	6 Pc Ensuite, Heated Floor
2nd Br	3.56x2.74	3 Pc Bath, B/I Closet
3rd Br	4.52x3.61	3 Pc Ensuite, B/I Closet
4th Br	3.58x2.77	Overlooks Frontyard, B/I Closet
5th Br	3.26x3.07	3 Pc Ensuite, B/I Closet
Recreatio	6.45x6.10	Gas Fireplace, Walk-Out

Bathroom	Pieces	Level
1xBath	6 pcs	Second
2xBaths	3 pcs	Second
1xBath	2 pcs	Main
1xBath	3 pcs	Lower

Property Summary

Located close to the intersection of Avenue Rd & Lawrence Ave W, 159 Ledbury St is a 4+1 bedrooms 5 washrooms Detached. The unit has a Single Built-In Parking Space. The property has many nice features including Other. Foyer, Living Room Rm, Dinning Room Rm, Kitchen, Breakfast Room and Family Room Rm are on the Main floor; fifth bedroom and Recreation Roomreatio are on the Lower floor.

Home Market Analysis

For Sale

For Lease

Comparable home values have decreased 9.7% compared with the same period last year.

Rent levels have increased 10.4% compared with the same period last year.

Recent Comparable Value Range

$2,220,000 – $2,780,000

Recent 6-Month Rent Range

$6,700 – $7,200/month

How This Home Compares

Market Temperature

Balanced Market

Strong SellerSellerBalancedBuyerStrong Buyer

Supply and recent sales are relatively balanced for similar homes.

Typical Selling Time

15 Days

Similar homes are selling in about 15 days, broadly in line with last year.

Price Position

20% Higher

The asking price is above the estimated value of comparable homes.

Local Area Profile

This property is located in a predominantly owner-occupied residential area with housing made up primarily of detached homes. Approximately 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while about 6% have a college credential. Driving is the primary commuting method for nearly all local commuters.

School Information

Elementary Schools
Ledbury Park Elementary and Middle School (Grade: JK - 8) | School Boundary

Home school

Distance to school: 0.2 km (~4 min walk)
ST CYRIL (Grade: JK - 8)

Catholic French Immersion school

Distance to school: 5.5 km (~16 min drive)
ST MARGARET (Grade: 5 - 8)

Catholic French Immersion school

Rank: 687 out of 3022 (Score: 7.3)

Distance to school: 0.9 km (~16 min walk)
Secondary Schools
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute (Grade: 9 - 12) | School Boundary

Home school

Rank: 665/746 (Score: 3.8) 5 year average: 599/746 (Score: 4.0)

Distance to school: 1.7 km (~30 min walk)
Loretto Abbey (Grade: 9-12)

Catholic French Immersion school

Rank: 259/746 (Score: 6.8) 5 year average: 205/746 (Score: 6.9)

Distance to school: 1.8 km (~33 min walk)
Marshall McLuhan (Grade: 9-12)

Catholic AP program school

Rank: 291/746 (Score: 6.6) 5 year average: 222/746 (Score: 6.8)

Distance to school: 2.6 km (~8 min drive)

Location

Community Overview

159 Ledbury St is at the Heart of Bedford Park-Nortown Community. The boundary of the Bedford Park-Nortown runs from Bathurst Street on the west to Highway 401 on the north, Avenue Road and Yonge Street on the east, and Hillhurst Boulevard, Coldstream avenues and Brooke Avenue on the south. The community can be divided into three neighbourhoods: Cricket Club at the northeast, Ledbury Park at the northwest, and Caribou Park at the South. Close to Yonge Street, Highway 401, Bathurst Street and Avenue Road, home seekers can also find several condo buildings and rental apartments, which provide entry-level opportunities to live in the community. In past 3 months, 33 Detached homes were sold at average of $3.04M. Also, the western boundary of Bedford Park-Nortown along Bathurst Street is concentrated with a large Jewish population. In 159 Ledbury St neighbourhood, you will find many residents are Jewish, English, Scottish, Irish, and Polish. Car commuters can quickly get on the route and conveniently travel in all directions. Woburn Park, Bedford Parkette, Ledbury Park, Old Orchard Park, and Phil Givens Park provide walking trails, kids' playgrounds, a skating rink, and an outdoor pool. The most significant commercial spaces are along Avenue Road. Bedford Park-Nortown is an affluent community. Many upper-income families choose this area because of excellent private and public schools, close approximate to downtown Toronto, and convenient access to Toronto's transit system.