A Toronto home that's been in the same family for over 100 years just hit the market

Toronto's Lawrence Park is famous for its stately multi-million dollar homes, manicured lawns, and more history than your average block in the city.

But even among the area's grand old properties, 213 St. Leonards Ave. stands out for quite a unique reason: it's been in the same family for over a century; 102 years, in fact, according to its listing agent.

"We still have the original blueprints inside," says agent Michael Silverberg.

A view into the dining room. 

He adds that the house is an original Tudor revival, and has "such great charm."

"It's got the original facade, original brick around the fireplace and original floors," he tells us.

An aerial view of the property. 

Sitting on a 50-foot-by-150-foot south-facing lot on one of Lawrence Park's most prestigious streets, it's pretty evident from one look that the home oozes heritage.

The original front facade. 

The timeless exterior style that Tudor revival is known for is picture-perfect in this case, while inside, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom layout balances historic character with thoughtful updates.

The dining room that opens onto a covered porch. 

"The renovations have been tasteful," Silverberg says, noting that the addition makes the space much more usable for modern families.

The kitchen. 

On the main floor, you'll find a spacious, upgraded open-concept kitchen with a walkout to the backyard.

The living room. 

There's also the traditional living and dining room, complete with stained glass windows and a fireplace.

The primary bedroom.

Upstairs, the bedrooms offer both comfort and flexibility — perfect for a home office, guest room or private retreat.

The main bathroom. 

The bathrooms, however, are peak '90s in style, so anyone craving a modern spa-like space will likely want to tackle those in future renovations.

A patio overlooking the backyard. 

But then there's the backyard, which might just be the home's crown jewel.

The landscaped gardens. 

"The gardens are perfectly manicured with love," says Silverberg. Lush, mature landscaping creates a dreamy, private natural oasis, yet the lot is free of large tree obstacles to make redevelopment easier, if that's your plan.

A bedroom. 

Whether you're ready to move right in or itching to design your dream build, this is the kind of property that rarely hits the market — in fact, as we now know, it hasn't in over 100 years.

Built-ins in another bedroom could make this an ideal room for a home office. 

And here's the kicker: it's recently dropped more than half a million dollars in asking price amid the current market.

The back of the house. 

213 St. Leonards Ave. is now listed at $3,595,000.