Magazine-worthy $5 million Toronto home for sale has tons of historic character

It's rare to find a home in Toronto's Annex that manages to honour its historic bones while feeling completely reimagined for modern living, but 36 Boswell Ave. pulls it off effortlessly.

Tucked away on the only non-through street in the neighbourhood, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is a seamless blend of old-world character and meticulous craftsmanship.

From the outside, it looks like your quintessential Annex home. Step inside, though, and you're suddenly in the pages of Architectural Digest.

The living room. 

That's no accident. The property was gutted to the studs and redesigned by award-winning interior designer Phillip Mitchell, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, as well as everywhere from House & Home to The New York Times.

The kitchen. 

The construction was overseen by local builder Brookview Homes, ensuring every finish feels flawless.

The dining room with built-in cabinetry. 

The interiors are a masterclass in thoughtful design.

A bedroom with a hand-painted mural. 

The home boasts bespoke cabinetry by Bellini, mosaics from Saltillo Imports, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, and hand-painted murals by Marilena Madio (whose work you might have spotted on Property Brothers).

The rebuilt staircase. 

Even the staircase was rebuilt with painstaking attention to the home's original character, paired with custom millwork from Prince Edward Island and solid wood doors accented with antique brass hardware imported from England.

The main floor. 

Lighting from Circa and Urban Electric adds subtle glamour, while hardwood floors run across all three levels, tying everything together in a way that feels both elegant and livable.

The finished basement. 

And because luxury is all about the details, the home comes with not one but two laundry rooms, a finished lower level with ample storage, and a professionally landscaped backyard designed by Chandler & Company.

The backyard. 

The garden is complete with a flagstone patio, a custom pergola, mirrored fencing that reflects the greenery and even a rear parking spot with an EV charger.

The primary bedroom. 

All of this sits just steps away from Bloor Street and Yorkville's shopping and dining scene, yet still feels private and tucked away.

Another bedroom with a hand-painted mural. 

If you're in the market for a turnkey Annex home with historic charm and magazine-worthy interiors from the biggest names in the business, 36 Boswell Ave. is currently listed for $4,695,000.