Earl Court consists of ten new row houses, and three old rehabilitated houses, in a total of five distinct buildings. One row of new houses are set behind the street and accessed by an alleyway. But it is the heritage Victorian homes that really wow, they are some of the most striking Victorian rowhouses in Toronto. Close to Yonge & Bloor, the Church Street Village, Yorkville, you name it.

The gorgeous Victorian architecture of the historic Bay and Gable homes of Earl Court

Units 3-6 and 13 are in the original homes, which were built in 1879 in classic Toronto “bay and gable” style by C. R. Rundle. Heritage Toronto says one house is designated heritage, but there are two plaques on site. Either way, the homes are deemed historically notable by the city. The originals are a detached house (numbers 5, 6 and 13) at the eastern end, with a semi (#3 & #4) directly to the west.

You can see the houses on this old 1889 map of Toronto, showing the end of Earl Street, near Sherbourne

Then, to the west of the heritage homes, units 1 & 2 are in a newer semi, with the underground parking entrance below. Units 7-12 are in the newer row of townhomes behind the homes fronting onto Earl Street. The newer additions were built in 1982, by architect Peter F. Turner. He did an amazing job of giving them to right historic feel, they blend in with the originals very well.

You almost cannot tell the new from the old at Earl Court

The exclusive enclave of towns has layouts with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms, some with dens. They range in size from 1,250 square feet for the 1-beds, 1,800-2,300 square feet for the 2-beds and 2,250 up to a massive 2,600 square feet for the 3-bedroom units. All of the units have wood burning fireplaces, along with roof top decks or ground level patios.

The towns of Earl Court really are luxurious

The renovated layouts offer efficient and spacious floor plans, with modern living areas and European kitchens with marble counter tops. Step up to bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and spa-like ensuites.

Upper level bedrooms take advantage of the unique architecture

Earl Court provides easy access to Wellesley, Sherbourne & Yonge/Bloor subway stations. Shoot down Jarvis to the Gardiner, or across Bloor to the DVP. But if you like here, you can leave the car at home and walk to Bloor Street shopping or Yorkville Shops & Restaurants. The University of Toronto is around the corner and Ryerson University is only 3-4 blocks away. Nibblies are easy to find with FreshCo or Loblaws stores nearby.

The city surrounds you with incomparable views from the roof top decks of Earl Court

The units have their own private underground parking and decent maintenance fees. And BBQs are allowed, great for summer grilling!

Expect prices in the mid-$500s for the smallest and into the $700s or more for the largest.

Summer time is for BBQing and relaxing on the patios of Earl Court

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Contact Laurin Jeffrey for more information – 416-388-1960

Laurin Jeffrey is a Toronto real estate agent with Century 21 Regal Realty.
He did not write every article, some are reproduced here for people who
are interested in Toronto real estate. He does not work for any builders.
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