24 Collahie St

There’s a certain kind of Toronto house that feels less like manufactured real estate and more like a beautifully preserved time capsule, one with impeccable taste and a story to tell.

24 Collahie Street is one of those homes; a rare piece of Toronto’s quintessential Victorian fabric, but reimagined for people who prefer their nostalgia with sharp edges and good lighting.

This beautifully updated end-of-row Victorian seamlessly balances historic character with industrial minimalism in a way that feels effortless. The exterior sets the tone immediately: a sculptural arched portico frames the cedar-clad recessed entry, while contemporary window and door elements, along with corrugated metal siding introduce just the right amount of edge, creating a striking contrast between old-world craftsmanship and modern urban design.

Inside, original stained glass details steal the show, casting colour and warmth through bright, airy interiors flooded with natural light. The newly upgraded kitchen is clean, functional, and beautifully understated, designed for people who actually cook, gather, and live. No unnecessary theatrics.

The layout works because it respects the bones of the home while embracing modern life: open and welcoming living/dining spaces, thoughtful upgrades throughout, and a private backyard with future parking potential if desired.

And then there’s the basement … fully underpinned with over 8-foot ceiling heights. Not the dark, crouching Victorian basement Torontonians have learned to tolerate, but a genuinely usable extension of the home. Functional. Comfortable. Valuable square footage you’ll actually enjoy spending time in.

Location? Ridiculously good. A 15-minute walk to Trinity Bellwoods Park. Steps to Dundas and Queen St W, and 10 minutes to Ossington Avenue, placing some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and late-night misadventures right at your doorstep. Yet somehow, the street itself remains quiet, residential, and deeply neighbourly.

Move-in ready. Architecturally compelling. Historic without being precious and Modern without being cold.

Just a proper Toronto home with soul intact. Welcome home.