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35 Bessborough Drive

Leaside, Toronto, M4G 3H6

$3,650,000

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  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 2 parking
  • 3000-3500 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® C14011372

About this home

A rare offering on Bessborough in the heart of Leaside: a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom 3-bathroom home home paired with a brand-new, exceptionally finished 2+1 bedroom 2 bathroom garden residence, creating a remarkable 5+1 bedroom living opportunity at almost 3000 square feet across two distinct homes.The main house has been extensively renovated with a warm, elevated finish throughout. The main floor features hardwood flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, a Cameo kitchen with Statuario marble backsplash and Caesarstone quartz countertops, built-in wine fridge, and a convenient office area just off the kitchen. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a vaulted-ceiling primary retreat with heated ensuite floors, while the finished lower level adds valuable living space with a steam shower, heated floors, gym area. New windows, central air, a cedar deck, updated driveway and landscaped outdoor space complete the home.Far beyond a traditional garden suite, the newly built rear residence has been designed and finished to the standard of a luxury home in its own right. Offering two bedrooms plus a flexible office, nursery or sitting area, it features a custom Irpinia kitchen and millwork, Miele appliances, marble backsplash, Caesarstone quartz countertops and seating for six at the island/peninsula. Radiant in-floor heating runs throughout both levels, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet, grasscloth feature wall and spa-inspired ensuite with soaker tub and separate water closet. Second-floor laundry, air conditioning and a private interlock walkway complete the space.Ideal for multigenerational living,extended family, guests, passive income or those looking for exceptional flexibility, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy two beautifully finished residences on one of Leaside's most sought-after streets.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3000-3500 sq ft
Lot
30 × 125 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
None
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$12,377 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Leaside
Municipality
Toronto C11
Price per sq ft
$1,123 (21% below detached houses in Leaside, $1,418)

Interior

Bedrooms
5 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (upper), 1 × 3-piece (upper), 1 × 3-piece (lower), 1 × 3-piece (main), 1 × 5-piece (upper)
Rooms
14 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood
Features
Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, Floor Drain, Water Heater

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
East
Outdoor
Landscaped, Privacy, Aux Residences

Parking

Total parking
2
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
30 × 125 ft

More

Possession
FLEXIBLE
Nearby
Hospital, Library, Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, School
Cross street
BAYVIEW AVE & MOORE DRIVE

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain4.97 × 5.16 m (16'4" × 16'11")Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Picture Window
Dining RoomMain2.99 × 4.54 m (9'10" × 14'11")Hardwood Floor, W/O To Deck, Pot Lights
KitchenMain2.93 × 5.84 m (9'7" × 19'2")Hardwood Floor, Stainless Steel Appl, Centre Island
OfficeMain2.93 × 5.84 m (9'7" × 19'2")Hardwood Floor, B/I Desk, W/O To Deck
Primary BedroomSecond3.52 × 3.61 m (11'7" × 11'10")Vaulted Ceiling(s), 3 Pc Ensuite, Double Closet
BathroomSecond2.24 × 2.14 m (7'4" × 7')Heated Floor, Window, Separate Shower
Bedroom 2Second3.23 × 2.55 m (10'7" × 8'4")Broadloom, Closet, Window
Bedroom 3Second2.57 × 3.84 m (8'5" × 12'7")Broadloom, Closet, Window
RecreationBasement5.81 × 3.59 m (19'1" × 11'9")Window
Utility RoomBasement3.61 × 5.36 m (11'10" × 17'7")Concrete Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
BathroomBasement2.47 × 2.83 m (8'1" × 9'3")Tile Floor, Heated Floor
KitchenMain2.88 × 4.74 m (9'5" × 15'7")Quartz Counter, Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appl
Living RoomMain3.47 × 3.73 m (11'5" × 12'3")Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Combined w/Kitchen
Primary BedroomSecond3.57 × 5.1 m (11'9" × 16'9")Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor, 5 Pc Ensuite
BathroomSecond2.61 × 4.27 m (8'7" × 14')Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Floor
Bedroom 2Second2.79 × 3.43 m (9'2" × 11'3")Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Closet
DenSecond4.39 × 2.1 m (14'5" × 6'11")Hardwood Floor, Window, Pot Lights

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Very walkable

  • 🚇 Leaside LRT1.5 km
  • 🚇 Laird LRT1.7 km
  • 🚆 Danforth GO5.7 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 31 cafés and restaurants, 10 parks, 3 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Loblaws (250 m). Nearest park: Sandy Bruce Park (150 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Rolph Road Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 96%, math 88%    6 min walk
  • Bennington Heights Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 95%, math 74%    9 min walk
  • Leaside Children’s House Montessori Private11 min walk
  • St. Anselm Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 75%    12 min walk

Secondary

  • Hodgson Middle School1.3 km
  • Leaside High School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 79%, literacy test 95%    1.4 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area M4G

Owners / renters
68% / 32%
Median household income
$130,000
Average age
43
Children under 15
16%
Homes
42% detached, 23% high-rise
Commute by transit
13%
Population
19,598

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 0.9%, Spanish 0.8%, Iranian Persian 0.7%, Portuguese 0.7%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Major crime per resident in Leaside-Bennington (2025): 43% below the Toronto average, about the same from the year before.

  • Assault72% below average
  • Break and enterabout average
  • Auto theft32% above average
  • Robbery86% below average
  • Theft from vehiclesabout average
  • Shootingsnone reported

Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Development nearby 1 active

  • 32 EVERGREEN GDNS · 350 m
    Plan of Condominium · Under Review · applied 2025
    Draft Plan of Condo for Common Elements.
    Application details
  • 32 EVERGREEN GDNS · 350 m
    Part Lot Control · Closed · applied 2025
    Part Lot Control to create 4 lots.
    Application details
  • 1250 BAYVIEW AVE · 250 m
    Site Plan · Closed · applied 2023
    Site Plan Application Approval for a Family Mausoleum in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
  • 1408 BAYVIEW AVE · 450 m
    Plan of Condominium · Closed · applied 2022
    Draft Plan of Standard Condominium proposing 44 residential (condo) units and 2 retail units in an 8-storey mixed-use building inclusive of 49 residential and…
    Application details

Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 6 km. Transit times · Driving times

Coming transit

  • 🚧 Thorncliffe Park 1.7 km
  • 🚧 Cosburn 1.9 km

Stations under construction or approved. Opening dates are the latest public estimates and often move.

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

What can be built RD

Residential Detached.

  • ✅ Up to 4 homes on the lot (multiplex)
  • ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
  • ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane

From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.

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Building permits

  • New Laneway / Rear Yard Suite · 2025 · Closed
    Proposal to demolish existing garage and construct a new two storey garden suite.

5 permits on this block of the street in the last 2 years.

Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.

Trees

52 City street trees within 100 m, mostly maples. That’s about the Toronto average of 42.

Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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Short-term rentals

Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.

City rules

Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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