Glebe House Tour & Tea to showcase five homes

350 Second Avenue

Soaring ceilings let light flood throughout this airy new build, whose soothing palate harmoniously incorporates natural wood and stone elements with finishes such as wood windows, a cement-toned ceramic fireplace surround and matte-finished white oak floors, as well as the occasional splash of colour. The sense of tranquility also gets a boost from the generous storage spaces that help keep this busy young family organized. In the basement, high ceilings create appealing spaces for playing and working out. Even the laundry room is a light-filled and inviting room.

350 Second Avenue

Soaring ceilings let light flood throughout this airy new build, whose soothing palate harmoniously incorporates natural wood and stone elements with finishes such as wood windows, a cement-toned ceramic fireplace surround and matte-finished white oak floors, as well as the occasional splash of colour. The sense of tranquility also gets a boost from the generous storage spaces that help keep this busy young family organized. In the basement, high ceilings create appealing spaces for playing and working out. Even the laundry room is a light-filled and inviting room.

166 Clemow Avenue

Originally owned by Henrietta Clemow, this home underwent major structural work and was expanded in the back to create a spacious, light-filled kitchen and family room. To accommodate the blended family that now lives here, the home was renovated to include everything from playrooms to a young adult retreat – all embracing “transitional” style, which marries traditional design with contemporary features in a way that’s both comfortable and classic. Don’t miss the master suite, which evokes a luxurious boutique hotel.

15 Linden Terrace

The homeowners preserved most of the original layout of this grand old Glebe home, aside from getting rid of the servants’ quarters and stairs to make way for a luxurious, large kitchen, perfect for preparing for large dinner parties where guests later linger in the comfy dining room chairs. Or the party can spill outside, through new glass doors in the dining room that open out onto the spectacularly landscaped backyard. Enjoy the eclectic mix of furnishings and art, all curated creatively in this fabulous home.

24 Renfrew Avenue

Rather than paint out the original wood trim in this gem of a home, the owners decided to brighten things up with light wall colours, contemporary art and carefully chosen light fixtures. They also preserved the home’s original layout, using clever design to create a high-end kitchen with room for both of them to cook. Indeed, the entire home, inside and out, features careful attention to detail and furniture to scale – including pieces made to measure by one of the homeowners.

15th annual Glebe House Tour & Tea

Sunday, September 20, 1–4 p.m.

Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 at the door

Tickets available at:

Bloomfields Flowers, 783 Bank Street • Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue 613-564-1058 or 613-233-8713, or online at www.gnag.ca (under Events)

Adults and children age 11 and up are welcome, as are babes in arms.

Tickets are limited. Buy early!

PHOTOS: SUZANNE MCCARTHY

 

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