On Thursday, one of Toronto’s most well-known and most photographed properties – a semi-detached, three-bedroom home at 37 Bertmount Ave., near Queen Street East and Jones Avenue – will officially be on the market.
Comeau called 37 Bertmount an “amazing landmark” with an “overall vibe of happiness, joy, and love.” She said the house is mechanically sound with a new roof and oil furnace as well as an additional new washroom and laundry facilities on the open-concept main floor. “So this is very different than anything I’ve done before and I’m finding it very interesting and exciting, and we’re hoping for the greatest results for our family that’s living here,” Comeau said. “The home represents their vibe, if you will,” Comeau said.
She said that the homeowners are considering setting aside a few days for the public to stop by and “take a treasure.” They’ll keep what is dear to them, she said, and arrangements will be made with the new purchasers to have everything else removed “at a reasonable time frame for everybody.” Sumaisar, who moved out of the house about 20 years ago before it became unofficially known as the Leslieville dollhouse, said the sale of his mom’s home would allow them to spend more quality time together and take care of her.