Homes close to the Rosedale Golf Club are
more expensive
Photo by Tom Purves
Real Estate Guide › Central
Lawrence Park North
- Average 2008 sale price:
- $749,936
- Property crime:
- very high
- Crime against people:
- average
- Neighbourhood map:
- See map
There are some mighty fine homes here. Older houses—which tend toward the Tudor and Georgian close to the Rosedale Golf Club and Riverview Drive Ravine, and Edwardian and Georgian the closer you get to Yonge—are quickly being replaced by what could be referred to as mini-monster rebuilds (not quite as huge as their big brothers on Park Lane Circle and the Bridle Path). Teddington Park Avenue, where Steve Stavro’s old place is found, is an anomaly; the streets on either side of it are much more modest. Though the area is steps from Yonge, the streets here are quiet with surprisingly little traffic. John Wanless Public School is a major draw for families.
HOUSING STOCK: The options are well-preserved early-20th-century homes with a high incidence of Sub-Zero fridges inside, and early-21st-century retro-grandiose piles with spare-no-expense attention to detail.
BARGAIN ZONES: Addresses west of Yonge, farther away from Rosedale Golf Club, are less pricey.
THE VERDICT: With Avenue and Yonge providing commercial activity, a library, a subway stop and a community centre, Lawrence Park North is the sort of neighbourhood you only have to leave to go to work, see a movie, or visit friends who live in other parts of the city.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOT SPOTS:
The Friendly Butcher Though the meat pies are tougher and gooier than they should be, the fresh sandwiches and other prepared foods are nice additions to the selection of genuinely fine meats. 3269 Yonge St., 416-544-1729.
John Young Gallery If you’re an avid antique collector looking for a 19th-century partners’ desk, this is the place to come. You’ll find gorgeous English and French antique and reproduction furniture at surprisingly reasonable prices. 3317 Yonge St., 416-482-3317.
Nearby Restaurants
Chase Wine & Grill
Cozy and romantic, this tiny trattoria dishes up hearty Italian fare to a mature uptown ... (0.32 km away)
Amaya Bread Bar
By the strictly objective yardstick of price, this offshoot of one of Toronto’s finest Indian ... (0.33 km away)
The Monkey Bar & Grill
Clean lines, butternut yellow walls and warm honeyed woods give this intimate bistro a cozy, ... (0.34 km away)
Coppi
Coppi turns 20 this year, an anniversary that’s apparent in the servers’ outdated and ill-fitting ... (0.35 km away)
Harry’s Charcoal Broil
There are no airs of pretension at this romantically grungy greasy spoon. Diners sit at ... (0.35 km away)
The Abbot Pub & Fare
Regulars nestle into the charming, cozy decor of mostly wood and comfy banquettes and unwind ... (0.35 km away)
Ristorante 101
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED Wood, glass and mirrors line the walls and tables of ... (0.36 km away)
Nearby Shopping and Services
Kristapsons
Smoked salmon is Kristapsons’ specialty; in fact, it’s all they do. Andris Grinbergs and his ... (0.34 km away)
The Friendly Butcher
The emphasis at this lively shop is on family and community; prepared dishes keep kids ... (0.36 km away)
Sequel
Co-owners Eric Teboekhorst and Lisa Rutland can plan your every party detail, from venue and ... (0.41 km away)
Avenue Seafood
Toronto’s most enthusiastic fishmonger is Avenue owner Winnie Shao, who bubbles over with excitement about ... (0.86 km away)
Bagel House
While the rest of Bayview is asleep, the bakers here are stoking wood fires and ... (0.88 km away)
La Bamboche
Calming blond woods and cool marble are a neutral backdrop for the wildly colourful creations ... (0.88 km away)
Cheese Emporium
Spacious and organized, this shop is a calming antidote to the city’s claustrophobic fromageries. Locavores ... (0.90 km away)
Commuting
- 401 and 400:
- 9.1 km
- King and Bay:
- 9.3 km
- Gardiner and 427:
- 17.2 km
- Subways:
- Lawrence Station 0.7 km
- York Mills Station 1.6 km
- Eglinton Station 2.6 km
Commuting and subway distances measured from neighbourhood centre.
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