Fifteen years ago, a Toronto couple bought a small 25-by-28-foot lot on Queen Street East with a dilapidated shack on it for $50K. They moved in five years later after spending close to $900K to build a five-storey home. It’s now on the market for $2.25 million.
![Before Before](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/8-Trefann-St-Before-.jpg)
Before
This is the shack the Toronto couple bought at Queen and Parliament in 2005.
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![After After](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-1-scaled.jpg)
After
The shack has been transformed into a modern five-storey home. It has a steel frame and tall glass atrium, which floods the home with natural light. The homeowner told the Toronto Star that the fire department insisted that each level have a balcony or opening to the outdoors as a safety precaution. Outdoor space? Not a bad request, if you ask us.
![Entryway Entryway](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-5-scaled.jpg)
Entryway
The main level of the home has a large entryway and this cozy home office. We’re diggin’ the bold print wallpaper.
![That Hat That Hat](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-8-scaled.jpg)
That Hat
Here’s another look at the entryway, with this impressive hat wall.
![Open-Concept Living Open-Concept Living](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-9-scaled.jpg)
Open-Concept Living
The second level features this open-concept living space, with a kitchen, living room and dining room. The listing notes that the home has plenty of incredible features, such as reclaimed marble and stairs made from hardwood logs salvaged from Georgian Bay.
![Kitchen Kitchen](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-10-scaled.jpg)
Kitchen
Here’s a better look at the kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, incredible tile work and a large kitchen island.
![Open Shelving Open Shelving](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-12-scaled.jpg)
Open Shelving
We’re also fans of the open shelving, stainless steel range hood and built-in kitchen cabinetry.
![Living Room Living Room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-14-1-scaled.jpg)
Living Room
The small living room feels super cozy with the large area rug and fireplace mantel.
![Dining Room Dining Room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-15-scaled.jpg)
Dining Room
The dining room has plenty of seating with the built-in benches. We’re also lovin’ the bright artwork and large windows, which bring in a ton of natural light.
![Stairs Stairs](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-19-scaled.jpg)
Stairs
The stairs and glass atrium in this five-storey home are a thing of beauty.
![Bathroom Bathroom](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-21-scaled.jpg)
Bathroom
Here’s one of the home’s three bathrooms.
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![Guest Bedroom Guest Bedroom](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-22-scaled.jpg)
Guest Bedroom
The third level has one of the home’s two bedrooms, complete with a built-in Murphy bed.
![Murphy Bed Murphy Bed](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-29-scaled.jpg)
Murphy Bed
Once the Murphy bed is folded up, it makes for an excellent additional living space.
![Laundry Room Laundry Room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-25-scaled.jpg)
Laundry Room
The third level of the five-storey home also has a laundry room.
![Minimalist Bathroom Minimalist Bathroom](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-26-scaled.jpg)
Minimalist Bathroom
Another of the home’s three bathrooms.
![Master Bedroom Master Bedroom](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-34-scaled.jpg)
Master Bedroom
The home’s upper level has this expansive master bedroom, complete with a wall of closets.
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![Ensuite Ensuite](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-36-scaled.jpg)
Ensuite
From this angle, you can see the master bedroom’s ensuite bathroom.
![Master Bathroom Master Bathroom](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-40-scaled.jpg)
Master Bathroom
You’d never want to leave this master bathroom, with its freestanding bathtub and large walk-in shower.
![Sitting Room Sitting Room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-44-scaled.jpg)
Sitting Room
The upper level also features this sitting room, looking out onto the home’s rooftop patio/deck.
![Great Outdoors Great Outdoors](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-49-scaled.jpg)
Great Outdoors
The rooftop patio/deck has expansive views of the city.
![Basement Basement](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Trefann-54-scaled.jpg)
Basement
The fifth and final level of the home is this basement, perfect for storage or studio space.
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