198 Bowood Avenue

A beautifully updated detached red-brick home in coveted Wanless Park, 198 Bowood Avenue offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a generous 25 x 125 ft lot, blending timeless Toronto character with family-friendly function. A covered front porch and mature landscaping set a welcoming tone, while dark-stained hardwood, traditional trim and period details are balanced by crisp contemporary updates.The inviting living room is anchored by a decorative white brick fireplace and charming leaded-glass accent windows, opening naturally to a generous dining room. Beyond, the renovated kitchen is bright, efficient and exceptionally well organized with white Shaker-style cabinetry, extensive pantry and drawer storage, quartz counters, marble backsplash, JennAir cooktop, Bosch steam convection wall oven and dishwasher, LG French-door refrigerator and a substantial peninsula connecting to the dining area. At the rear, a dedicated mudroom/laundry with stacked LG washer and dryer, full-height cabinetry and direct deck access is ideal for busy family life.Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary with a full-width fitted closet, plus a renovated family bath. The finished lower level adds a large recreation room with exposed brick, space for play or work-from-home, a 3-piece bath and separate utility/storage room.Outside, a large deck with built-in seating overlooks a deep, fully fenced garden with mature trees, lawn, established beds and a detached shed. Licensed front-yard parking adds convenience.An exceptional family location in the highly regarded Bedford Park PS and Lawrence Park CI catchments, with leading private schools including Havergal, TFS, Crescent and St. Clement's within easy reach. Stroll to Wanless Park for the playground, tennis courts, baseball diamond, wading pool and seasonal skating rink, or to Yonge Lawrence Village, Locke Library and the Ranleigh entrance to Lawrence subway station. Sunnybrook Hospital and the Granite Club are nearby.