The exterior of 9-390 Wellesley St. E.

You’ll get a piece of Toronto history with this townhouse under $2 million

Take one look at the exterior of 9-390 Wellesley St. E. and you’ll see why the townhome is known as the Owl House.

A former resident of this Cabbagetown home, which was built in 1893, is C.W. Jefferys. He was a prolific artist and illustrator who helped form the Group of Seven, a famous group of Canadian landscape painters. Eventually, the home was expertly transformed by New York designer Corey Damen Jenkins across all three levels.

Included within the 1,803-square-foot interior is two bedrooms and three bathrooms. This home comes with condo perks, such as exterior maintenance and an underground parking spot. Right now, it’s on the market for $1.999 million.

The entrance at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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Blue walls and white wainscotting elegantly contrast in the home’s entryway.

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A bright wallpaper brings a whole lot of life into the living room.

The dining room at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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What’s incredible about the interior is how every room is unique, yet cohesive with the rest of the house. Here’s a look at the formal dining area.

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Bright teal cabinetry makes for an eye-catching kitchen. It’s also designed with a patterned backsplash and integrated appliances.

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A nature-filled wallpaper pops in one of the bathrooms.

One of the bedrooms at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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Another artsy wall covering can be found in this bedroom.

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It comes with full height closet space.

The gold-studded bathroom at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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Gold accents give this bathroom a regal ambiance.

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Here’s a look at bedroom number two.

The lower level living room at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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You’ll find this cosy family room on the lower level.

The outdoor patio at 9-390 Wellesley St. E.
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Sliding doors provide access to the private outdoor terrace.

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This den could work as a home office or guest bedroom.

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There’s also another bathroom on this level.

9-390 Wellesley St. E. is listed with Mike Gregus and Cameron Bell of Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited.

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