Some homes fit into the city. Others become part of its story. Welcome to the Annex.

Tucked behind an understated brick façade, this beautifully renovated townhouse unfolds across four thoughtfully designed levels and more than 1,800 square feet of living space. With three bedrooms and three washrooms, the layout strikes that rare balance: generous enough to grow into, yet effortless to live in every day.

The main floor was designed for gathering. A modern kitchen with a generous island, built-in banquette and a statement backsplash anchors the space, while the open-concept living and dining areas flow easily from lively dinner parties to slow Sunday mornings. Sliding doors invite in fresh air and leafy views — a gentle reminder that even in the heart of the city, there’s always room to breathe.

Upstairs, the top level becomes a retreat of its own. The primary suite offers the kind of space and functionality city homeowners search for but rarely find, complete with a beautifully renovated ensuite and an easy, intuitive layout. And a dedicated skylit office provides the sort of workspace that makes working from home feel less like a compromise and more like an upgrade.

Two additional bedrooms on the level below offer flexibility for family life, guests, or creative pursuits, complemented by a second washroom that has also been thoughtfully and beautifully renovated.

Downstairs, the home reveals its most unexpected chapter: a cinematic lower-level family room with fireplace, projector and total blackout screen for true movie-night immersion. Walk out to an exclusive patio with covered, screened-in gazebo — a private, mosquito-free retreat made for summer barbecues, evening cocktails and long conversations that stretch well past sunset. 

Only ten homes share this boutique, secure enclave, where neighbours are known for their warmth — a rare sense of community in the middle of the city. Underground parking makes winters effortless, while a generous storage locker keeps life organized.

Set on a quiet one-way street — noticeably calmer than nearby Bedford or St. George — yet mere steps to the subway, U of T, parks, groceries, restaurants, galleries, museums and Yorkville’s boutiques. Bike to work. Walk everywhere. Come home to quiet.

In short: city living, written exactly the way it should be.