$1.6 million Toronto home has retractable walls for when you need alone time

Don't worry about looking at the floor plan of this $1.6 million Toronto home, because any buyer will be able to change it up with ease.

Living in the city, personal space is at a premium, especially when you're sharing your home with a partner, roommates or — shudder — kids. 

That's why 83 Morse Street, a semi-detached home in south Leslieville, is a particularly vivid gem: it features retractable walls on the main floor that can section off specific areas, granting you your much-needed alone time, and allowing you to open the space back up when you're done.

You'd think that that feature alone would be enough to solidify this home's it-factor, but it's actually just the beginning. Unique finishes, sleek contemporary style, and a deeply attractive price point all prove that this home is more than your average 1,700 sq. ft. dwelling.

The main floor.

Purchased by the current sellers in 2015, the home underwent an extensive renovation completed in 2018, stripping the exterior facade back to its original brick and reconfiguring the entire floor plan which, yes, included the addition of those retractable walls we're so excited about.

One four-panel wall closes off the kitchen, while another separates the family room, offering a best-of-both-worlds approach to the age-old debate of open concept versus closed. It's 2025, people! Why choose?

The family room.

The intimate family room boasts 10-ft. ceilings and a walkout to the fully enclosed backyard, while the rest of the ground floor houses a powder room, laundry and ample storage, all of which help to maximize the space's potential while feeling natural and relaxed.

The kitchen and dining area.

The minimalistic kitchen is Scandinavian-inspired to boot, taking a no-frills approach to the room's design while still maintaining a stylish, contemporary air.

It features up-to-date appliances, built-in storage and a large enough footprint to fit a full dining table with seating for up to eight and, say it with me, a retractable wall that separates it for more formal dining.

Primary bedroom.

Up on the second floor, the 170 sq. ft. primary bedroom features wall-to-wall closets and a large window overlooking the quaint Morse Street Playground across the street.

Primary ensuite.

The primary bedroom is also home to a spa-like five-piece ensuite bathroom that adds to the overall calming, cohesive vibe of the space.

Another bedroom.

In all, the home boasts three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including the primary ensuite and main floor powder room.

View from 83 Morse Street.

The home gets both east light in the morning and west light in the evening, with breathtaking sunsets and the CN Tower visible over the park at dusk.

The backyard.

Out back, the fully enclosed backyard offers potential for transformation into the summertime oasis of your dreams. It features a large deck off the back of the home, sleek wooden siding and access to two-car parking off the back laneway.

83 Morse Street.

83 Morse Street is currently listed at $1,600,000 by Eugenia Evans of Evans Real Estate.