78 Donegall Drive

Rare opportunity in the coveted South Leaside community to build, renovate, or simply live! Steps from the vibrant shops & restaurants along Bayview Ave & the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, this detached home sits on a deep 135 ft corner lot on a picturesque tree-lined street. Ideal for families seeking access to top-tier midtown schools, including Bessborough MS & Leaside HS. ***BUILD: This beautiful corner lot offers the chance to create a sunlit custom home with 26.21 ft frontage & 135 ft depth. With rear access to the 'Lane E Bayview N Millwood' laneway, the property presents the very unique potential for a two-storey laneway suite with a garage below & living space above, perfect for in-laws, teens, or rental income. The deep lot still allows for a well-sized yard between the main house & laneway suite. Mature trees offer natural shade & privacy. A premium setting for your dual-dwelling project. ***RENOVATE/LIVE: This detached brick home is filled with natural light. The main floor with hardwood throughout offers three living areas: an east-facing living room with a series of leaded glass windows & panel moulding; a central dining room with wainscoting & a large leaded glass window; & a rear family/sunroom with walkout to the backyard deck, currently used as breakfast area. The walkthrough kitchen features full-size stainless steel appliances, ample counter space & pot lights. The hallway to the upstairs is adorned with a stained glass window & pot lights. Two large bedrooms with W/I-double closets & oversized windows share a 4pc bathroom, with potential to expand the upper floor. The finished basement offers ideal ceiling height (no underpinning required), interior wall waterproofing, laminate floors, a spacious rec room with pot lights, a spacious third bedroom, 3pc bathroom, & laundry/mechanical room. The fully fenced backyard offers total privacy, perfect for dining alfresco, play, or firepit hangs with a gate to the double-driveway. Furnace-2024. Sump pump-2022.