79 Eaton Avenue A, Toronto

Veer off Danforth, up one-way Eaton Ave to find a visually striking, modern 3-storey structure of two distinct properties that fit together like pieces of a puzzle. Among neighbouring century homes and peeking behind trees, Unit A is a unique 1-of-2 residence that pairs streamlined design with simple comfort, marrying ambitious sustainability standards with a casual elegance that feels both future-forward and familiar. The subtle but impactful eco-conscious decisions of boutique design and development firm baukultur/ca (the studio responsible for the largely pre-fabricated build) set a green benchmark for infill housing in Toronto, offering a delightfully-livable, gentle-density model that reads like a semi-detached while delivering the ease of a condo. The result is an environmentally considerate and quietly remarkable home that blends seamlessly into contemporary urban living. This is an approachable dwelling with a "barefoot luxury" appeal, offering comforts like heated flooring in all the right places. Inviting and efficient, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home spanning 3-stories, is both high-performance and humble, with healthier, filtered & recycled air fed to sun-filled rooms and open-concept spaces that invite conversation. The third floor primary suite has a west-facing private terrace (hello evening sunsets), a double-sink ensuite bathroom & wood-clad windows with views among the trees. The main floor offers intimate dining nook seating for at least 8, but with capacity to add to the dinner party guest list with the kitchen breakfast bar and living area overlooking large sliding doors that open to a secluded front porch. The finished lower-level media room is almost the cherry on top, with a designer, dimmable LED light and a wall-to-wall entertainment console rendering the room made for movie night. But another highlight is the backyard during warm months, reminiscent of the city's most secretive urban retreats. Built to Net Zero Ready technical standard.