189 Donlea Drive is a beautifully renovated 3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering more than 1,900 square feet of functional living space in sought-after North Leaside. A short 3-minute walk to the LRT, this home offers a wide 25 ft frontage with a licensed parking spot right in front on the newly constructed interlock parking pad. The lot goes back 125 ft and there is a second parking spot at the end of the wide shared mutual driveway. Inside, this home glows! The sunny and welcoming main floor features an open-concept kitchen with seating at the quartz topped centre island, and a large family room addition with skylights and oversized windows and sliding door. Walk out to the private backyard and brand new deck with glass railings and backlit stairs. This home has amazing storage with extensive custom built-ins added to the dining and family rooms, Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one which is currently used as a renovated laundry room, but easily converted back to the third bedroom, prior to closing if desired. The finished lower has a newly installed full kitchen, and is used as a separate dwelling with a tenant leaving in the fall. No construction needed to use this valuable space as a recreation area for the family, just unlock the door and voila! The separate side entrance makes it well suited for extended family, guests, or again, for potential rental income, as currently configured. The low-maintenance outdoor space has mature gardens, an interlocking stone patio, and plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy. Located within the catchment for Northlea Elementary and Middle School and Leaside High School, the home is just minutes from the Laird & Eglinton LRT, shops, Serena Gundy Park, and the Don Valley ravine trail system. Everyday conveniences, including grocery stores, shops, restaurants, are all nearby, while Trace Manes Park, the library, splash pad, playground, baseball diamond, and tennis courts are just a short drive away.
