Located in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood, this three-bedroom, one-bath row townhouse hit the market at $799,900 – and sold shortly after for $980,000. With a clever use of space, a comfortable open layout and an array of recent renovations, it’s easy to see why.
![Leslieville Row House Exterior of a tiny three-bedroom row townhouse in Toronto with old wooden stairs leading up to the front door](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-1.jpg)
Leslieville Row House
With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this row townhouse in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood recently sold for $980,000. While it may not immediately exude curb appeal, there’s a lot to love once you get inside.
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![Entry A glass front door opens to a porch/mud room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-3.jpg)
Entry
A glass front door opens to a porch/mud room with wraparound windows.
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![Open Concept An open-concept main floor with central staircase dividing the living room from the kitchen](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-5.jpg)
Open Concept
The open-concept main floor maximizes the space within the 1,100-square-foot home, with a space-saving central staircase dividing the living room from the kitchen/eating area.
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![Exposed Brick A rustic living room with an exposed brick wall](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-8.jpg)
Exposed Brick
An exposed brick wall and honey-hued hardwood floors combine to add character.
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![Spacious Kitchen Large kitchen with white cabinetry and exposed brick serving as backsplash](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-12.jpg)
Spacious Kitchen
The kitchen is larger than you’d expect, with white cabinetry and exposed brick serving as backsplash.
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![Eating Area A large wood-topped island in the spacious kitchen](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-10.jpg)
Eating Area
A large wood-topped kitchen island hosts a three-seat eating area.
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![Granite Counter The granite countertop surrounds the sink, with the stainless steel dishwasher located beneath](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-15.jpg)
Granite Counter
A granite countertop surrounds the sink, with the stainless steel dishwasher located beneath. The cabinets feature textured glass doors while under-cabinet lighting keeps the kitchen counter area illuminated.
![Guest Room/Family Room This bedroom opens to the backyard deck via double French doors](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-18.jpg)
Guest Room/Family Room
Located at the back of the home directly off the kitchen, this room opens to the backyard deck via double French doors, and can serve as either a family room or guest bedroom.
![Artful Staircase A centrally-situated carpeted staircase](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-21.jpg)
Artful Staircase
The centrally-situated staircase, leading to the second storey, has been designed to take up as little space as possible.
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![Master Bedroom The master bedroom with hardwood flooring and a large double window](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-23.jpg)
Master Bedroom
The hardwood flooring adds a warmth to the master bedroom, with a large double window allowing plenty of natural light. As is the case with most older homes, there’s not a lot of original closet space, a problem solved with two built-in wardrobe-style cabinets.
![Second Bedroom A second guest bedroom that was converted into a nursery](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-25.jpg)
Second Bedroom
Also located on the second storey is this additional bedroom, ideal for a nursery or child’s bedroom.
![Bathroom The only bathroom in the house is fully renovated with exposed brick and wood cabinet-style vanity](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-27.jpg)
Bathroom
The home’s sole bathroom has been fully renovated, with a tub/shower and wood cabinet-style vanity, along with more exposed brick.
![Unfinished Basement An unfinished basement with plenty of storage space and shelving](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-31.jpg)
Unfinished Basement
The home’s unfinished basement offers plenty of storage, but also offers renovation options to increase the living area.
![Laundry Room The laundry room in the basement with a washer/dryer](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-32.jpg)
Laundry Room
The basement also hosts the laundry room.
![Deck A large wooden deck takes up much of the backyard area, including wicker furniture](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-38.jpg)
Deck
A large wooden deck takes up much of the backyard area, offering a wonderful outdoor area during the summertime months. Large wooden fences on both sides contribute to privacy.
![Backyard A long, narrow backyard with a shed at the end](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/156-Alton-Ave-35.jpg)
Backyard
A small shed sits at the end of the backyard, which offers lots of seating areas for outdoor entertaining.
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