A hidden townhouse in Toronto just hit the market for $2 million

Toronto real estate is full of flashy glass boxes and over-the-top mansions trying very hard to impress.

And then there are the homes that flex a little more quietly.

Tucked behind a discreet gated entrance on Tranby Avenue, this hidden townhouse community in the Annex has all the low-key exclusivity of a place most Toronto residents have probably walked past dozens of times without realizing it was there.

The gated entrance to Tranby Avenue Townhouses. 

Now, for the first time since 2023, one of the rare homes inside the enclave has hit the market, offering buyers the chance to snag a seriously private slice of luxury right where the Annex meets Yorkville.

The foyer and staircase. 

Located within the nine-unit Tranby Avenue Townhomes community, a boutique townhouse development completed in 1985, the four-bedroom residence feels a bit like one of Toronto's best-kept secrets.

The dining room. 

And honestly, in a city where privacy usually comes with a wildly inconvenient commute, this one is kind of the unicorn.

The kitchen. 

The hidden townhouse manages to offer all the perks of low-maintenance condo living while still feeling like an actual house.

The wooden entry doors. 

Behind its double wooden entry doors, the home opens into a bright, airy interior anchored by a dramatic triple-height staircase that pulls natural light through all three floors.

The large breakfast island and bright kitchen. 

The main floor is all about easy entertaining.

An arched window brings in lots of natural light into the kitchen. 

A recently renovated gourmet kitchen comes decked out with Thermador professional-grade appliances and a massive granite breakfast island.

The dining area. 

Warm engineered hardwood floors run throughout the space, connecting the kitchen to a dedicated dining area and a cozy living room centred around a wood-burning fireplace.

The living room. 

Large Bauhaus sliding glass doors open onto a private south-facing courtyard, creating the kind of secluded outdoor space that feels almost suspiciously peaceful given how close the property is to the chaos of downtown.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, you'll find the second-floor primary suite.

The primary ensuite. 

It comes complete with a skylit five-piece ensuite with heated floors and a walk-in closet with custom built-ins.

The office. 

A second bedroom on the same level, currently set up as an office, overlooks the quiet courtyard below.

Another bedroom. 

The top floor includes two additional bedrooms, another full bathroom, laundry, and one especially enviable perk: a private south-facing deck.

The south-facing deck. 

The home also includes direct secure access to an underground garage with dedicated parking, which in this neighbourhood is basically worth its weight in gold.

Another bedroom with access to the deck. 

Location-wise, it doesn't get much more central than this.

The wood-burning fireplace in the living room. 

The property sits just steps from the Royal Ontario Museum, the luxury shops of Mink Mile, and Eataly Toronto, all while tucked away inside a peaceful gated pocket that feels worlds removed from the city's usual bustle.

The terrace off the living room. 

And in Toronto real estate, that kind of hidden luxury comes with a very visible price tag.

An aerial view of the yard. 

Currently, 11c Tranby Ave. is listed for $2,495,000.