303 Maria Street

This updated detached home on vibrant and quirky Maria Street has answered first-time buyers’ prayers. Why pay maintenance fees for a townhouse when you can step into the charm of the vibrant Junction neighborhood and this spacious home. Updated throughout with an open concept main living space, finished basement, and a garage, this detached Junction classic — close to great schools, parks and transit — stands out from its neighbours. This gem is located in park heaven with four parks and a long list of recreation facilities within a 20-minute walk (literally steps to Maria Street Parkette) and transit options are just out the door.

Let’s start the tour from the curb outside, just steps from Runnymede and its access to parts south and north. Head up the steps and through the iron gate, and you’ll reach the front porch of this home, with the perfect interior and outdoor space to celebrate the seasons with friends and family. Maybe this is the year to host Thanksgiving for the first time?

Because the kitchen is part of an addition to the home, the original main floor is entirely made up of an open-concept living and dining room space. It has hardwood floors, pot lights, and enough room to host countless dinner parties and/or birthday parties. Up a few steps is the galley kitchen with tile floors, stainless appliances, and a patio door that walks out to the back. The doors face south, bringing in tons of natural light, making the space bright and airy. And it continues into the backyard with its cozy and private patio and yard perfect for relaxation. Oh, and did we mention the hot tub? Just add the bevvies and you’ve got yourself a pretty fun date night.

Upstairs, there are two good-sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and big windows. The primary bedroom is big enough for a queen bed, and the second bedroom makes a perfect nursery, kid’s bedroom, home office, or den. There is also a four-piece bathroom on this floor.

The basement is flexible—it can be used as an extra bedroom, family room, rec room, TV room, or even a separate working space. There’s also a two-piece bath, a separate laundry room, and a walkout to the backyard.

The function doesn’t stop there – a detached one-car garage with a TON of extra storage is accessed from the laneway behind the home. Moreover, much of the unsexy money older homes require has already been spent, including a newer roof on the house and garage, a sump pump and draining system in the basement and a newer furnace, air conditioner, hot water tank and new washer and dryer. And it’s had a nice new fresh coat of paint to get it ready for its close-up.