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70 Bessborough Drive
Toronto
M4G 3J1
$2,495,000
Residential Freehold
beds: 4
baths: 4.0
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential Freehold
- MLS® Num:
- C12495636
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
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Welcome to 70 Bessborough Drive - a rare Leaside Gem! This treasured home has been well-loved by the same family for over three decades and offers over 3,700 square feet of living space with endless possibilities for a new family to enjoy. Perched on a premium, quiet corner where Bessborough Drive meets Airdrie Road in south Leaside, it sits on an exceptional 73.5 by 103.5 lot. An elegant foyer with original, traditional wood greets you at the majestic front entrance, with French Doors leading to an oversized Living Room with bay windows and a gas fireplace. Across the hall, a traditional Dining Room with wood wainscotting seamlessly leads into the Kitchen and Breakfast Room, perfect for both family gatherings and entertaining alike. A few steps down take you into the generous-sized Family Room with a large bay window overlooking the lush private yard with rows of lovingly-planted roses bushes. The second floor offers four generous bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, three-piece ensuite and a private sitting room, as well as a four-piece bathroom, linen closet and laundry chute. The lower level offers a spacious recreation room with a fireplace that also combines with a study, a bright laundry room, utility room and ample storage. This distinguished home is a rare find in a highly-desirable pocket of the city. Within the school districts for Rolph Road Elementary School, Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School and Leaside High School, as well as in close proximity to leading private schools such as Branksome Hall, The Bishop Strachan School, Upper Canada College and Crescent School. Steps to the shops and restaurants of Bayview Avenue and the extensive ravine and walking trails nearby, close to public transit as well as a moment's drive to the Bayview Extension. This home in the heart of one of the most coveted streets in Leaside is a tranquil oasis that is not to be missed. Speak to LA regarding drive.
- Property Type:
- Residential Freehold
- Property Sub Type:
- Detached
- Home Style:
- 2-Storey
- Approx. Age:
- 51-99
- Total Approx Floor Area:
- 2500-3000
- Lot Depth:
- 103'5½"
- Lot Frontage:
- 67'10½"
- Direction Faces:
- West
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4.0
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade:
- 4
- Kitchens Above Grade:
- 1
- Rooms Above Grade:
- 10
- Rooms Below Grade:
- 3
- Fractional Ownership:
- No
- Zoning:
- Residential
- Assignment:
- No
- Heating type:
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel:
- Gas
- Fireplaces:
- 2
- Foundation:
- Block
- Roof:
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement:
- Finished
- Fireplace Features:
- Living Room, Rec Room
- Fireplace/Stove:
- Yes
- Garage:
- None
- Garage Spaces:
- 0.0
- Parking Spaces:
- 1
- Total Parking Spaces:
- 1.0
- Family Room:
- Yes
- Possession Details:
- Speak to LA
- Lot Irregularities:
- 73.5 x103.5, narrows to 18.75x90.41
- Pool:
- None
- Link:
- No
- HST Applicable To Sale Price:
- Included In
- Assessment:
- $1,555,000
- Assessment Year:
- 2025
- Taxes:
- $11,726 / 2025
- Assessment:
- $1,555,000.00 / 2025
- Toronto
- Toronto C11
- Leaside
- Greenbelt/Conservation, Public Transit, School, Rec./Commun.Centre
- Built-In Oven, Central Vacuum
- Landscaped, Patio
- Two Water Heaters
- All Appliances: Stainless Steel LG Double Fridge, Stainless Steel KitchenAid Double Oven, JennAir Glass Stovetop, Stainless Steel KitchenAid Dishwasher, Stainless Steel LG Washer, Stainless Steel LG Dryer; LG White Fridge Lower Level, Full-sized White Freezer Lower Level. All Window Treatments except as noted in Exclusions. All Light Fixtures except as noted in Exclusions. All Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment.
- Primary Bedroom Grey Silk Curtains; Dining Room Chandelier
- Water Heater
- Brick, Stucco (Plaster)
- No
- Garden
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Ground
- Foyer
- 14'1" × 7'5"
- Hardwood Floor, French Doors, Closet
- Ground
- Living Room
- 25'4" × 15'6"
- Broadloom, Gas Fireplace, Bay Window
- Ground
- Dining Room
- 13'9" × 11'7"
- Hardwood Floor, Leaded Glass, Crown Moulding
- Ground
- Kitchen
- 14' × 11'
- Tile Floor, Stainless Steel Appl, B/I Oven
- Ground
- Breakfast
- 7'10" × 7'8"
- Tile Floor, Overlooks Family, Breakfast Area
- Ground
- Family Room
- 19'11" × 10'1"
- Broadloom, Bay Window, Overlooks Backyard
- Second
- Primary Bedroom
- 14'6" × 11'8"
- Broadloom, Leaded Glass, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Second
- Sitting
- 13'9" × 9'4"
- Broadloom, Leaded Glass, Bay Window
- Second
- Bedroom 2
- 14'1" × 13'4"
- Broadloom, B/I Bookcase, Leaded Glass
- Second
- Bedroom 3
- 12'8" × 8'6"
- Broadloom, Leaded Glass, Closet
- Second
- Bedroom 4
- 10'3" × 10'
- Broadloom, Leaded Glass, Closet
- Lower
- Recreation
- 24'9" × 14'
- Broadloom, Brick Fireplace, Window
- Lower
- Laundry
- 11'1" × 9'1"
- Tile Floor, Window, Laundry Sink
- Lower
- Utility Room
- 13' × 11'4"
- Tile Floor, Window
- UFFI:
- No
- Water Supply Types:
- Water System
- Energy Certification:
- No
- Green Property Information Statement:
- No
- Special Designation:
- Unknown
- Sewers:
- Sewer
- Air Conditioning:
- Central Air
- Central Vacuum:
- Yes
- Seller Property Info Statement:
- No
- Physically Handicapped-Equipped:
- No
- Laundry Level:
- Lower Level
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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEAM
Data was last updated November 3, 2025 at 08:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 27
- Avg list price:
- $3,295,000
- Min list price:
- $1,388,000
- Max list price:
- $5,995,000
- Avg days on market:
- 33
- Min days on market:
- 3
- Max days on market:
- 116
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Leaside. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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- RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LIMITED
- 1 (905) 9075464
- homes@darylking.com
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