An old Toronto home got a glow-up that almost doubled its value
Toronto's housing market has seen plenty of dramatic renovations over the past few years, but few are quite as striking as what's happened at 205 Geoffrey St.
The detached home in Roncesvalles has just hit the market with a $3,799,000 price tag after last selling for $2,053,000 in 2020 — a jump of nearly $1.75 million in just six years.
Of course, this isn't simply a case of rising home prices. 
The living room.
When the home was purchased in 2020, it had been in the same family for 54 years, so to say it needed some TLC might be an understatement.
A bedroom.
There were missing walls and floors, and it was hard to tell whether it was in a state of complete disrepair or mid-demolition.
The primary bedroom.
The house has since undergone a top-to-bottom transformation. The owners took it right back to the studs before rebuilding it into what is essentially a brand-new luxury home wrapped in a classic Toronto exterior.
The front entrance.
From the street, the home still blends effortlessly into one of Roncesvalles' most desirable tree-lined blocks.
The family room.
Inside, however, it's a completely different story.
The kitchen.
The renovation replaces the compartmentalized feel of an older home with a bright, open-concept layout centred around an impressive kitchen.
The breakfast nook and open-concept kitchen-dining area.
Warm white oak cabinetry gives the space a soft, contemporary feel, while a massive waterfall island topped with premium stone creates a natural gathering place for everything from weekday breakfasts to dinner parties.
The view to the backyard.
Integrated appliances keep the kitchen looking clean and streamlined, and large doors open directly onto a spacious backyard deck.
A fireplace in the living room adds warmth.
Elsewhere, the renovation strikes a careful balance between preserving character and embracing modern design.
The traditional leaded glass windows in the stairwell.
Traditional leaded glass windows remain, filling the staircase with natural light, while sleek finishes and custom millwork bring the rest of the home firmly into 2026.
A bedroom.
The house now offers four bedrooms upstairs, plus two more in the finished lower level, along with five bathrooms.
The wine cellar.
The basement also hides one of the home's more unexpected features: a custom-built wine cellar finished with herringbone tile that feels more boutique hotel than suburban storage room.
The backyard.
Outside, the upgrades continue.
The backyard studio.
A rare private driveway solves one of the biggest headaches of city living, while a standalone backyard studio offers flexible space that could easily serve as a home office, art studio, gym, or guest retreat.
The third-floor bathroom.
The 35-by-125-foot lot also provides considerably more breathing room than many Toronto properties, with enough outdoor space for entertaining without sacrificing privacy.
The basement recreation room.
Location, of course, remains one of the home's biggest selling points.
Another bedroom.
Just steps from Roncesvalles Ave., future owners will have easy access to neighbourhood cafés, restaurants, boutiques and some of the city's best independent shops, while High Park is only a short walk away for trails, gardens and weekend strolls.
The primary ensuite.
Whether the extensive renovation fully justifies the nearly $1.75 million increase in value will ultimately be up to buyers to decide.
The back of the house.
But there's little question that 205 Geoffrey St. has gone from a charming older Toronto house to a polished luxury home that looks almost unrecognizable from the one that sold back in 2020.
