Tucked away in The Beaches, 2 Park Avenue isn’t just another luxury home — it’s a slice of Toronto history wrapped in modern elegance.
Originally built in 1911, this house has seen it all, explains listing agent Roxane Bryce.
From its early days as an investment property in the late 19th century to housing prominent members of Toronto’s Jewish community in the 1920s and 1930s, 2 Park Ave. has more stories than your average history book.
The living room.
It was once home to David Abramowitz, a businessman and key figure in the Toronto Zionist Organization, who, along with his wife Sarah, actively helped Jewish immigrants settle in Canada.
Tons of windows make for a bright space.
Over the years, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home has played host to teachers, lawyers, and even a professor of plumbing who took his expertise to Malaysia.
The breakfast area.
Fast forward to today, and this 4,600-square-foot home has been completely reimagined, but has thankfully never lost its charm or character.
The open-concept main floor.
The main floor is open-concept with bright and spacious living and dining areas.
The kitchen and exposed wood beams.
The touches of unique character, like the fireplace and exposed wood beam, add a loft-like vibe to the home.
The staircase.
The exposed brick and iron staircase also add to the home’s industrial hard loft aesthetic.
There are top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of storage in the kitchen.
The kitchen is simple, with glossy white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Unlike many newer kitchens, this one has rich stone counters that add a nice contrast.
The family room.
On the second floor of the house, you’ll find four bedrooms and a family room.
A sitting area in a bedroom.
The bedrooms are super sunny with soaring ceilings.
A sitting area in the primary bedroom.
The third floor is dedicated to the primary bedroom.
The art zone in the primary bedroom.
It’s funky and spans two separate levels.
The primary bedroom has views of the lake.
The main bedroom area has a ton of skylights, a walk-out balcony with views of the lake, and a raised platform area that the current owners are using as a mini gallery.
The primary ensuite bathroom.
Lower down, you’ll find a sitting area with a fireplace, a very spacious walk-in closet and a lovely ensuite bathroom.
The basement recreation room and extra kitchen.
As for the lower level of the home, it could be an entirely separate rental unit with income potential.
The basement bedroom.
There’s an extra bedroom, a separate kitchen and large recreation room.
One of four upstairs bedrooms.
While the outdoor space right now is covered under several feet of snow, in the summer, this house comes into its own. 
The balcony off of the primary bedroom.
The backyard and terraces provide the perfect retreat for summer BBQs, morning coffees and taking in the fresh lake breeze.
The dining area.
But as Bryce shared with blogTO, the location is the true cherry on top.
Another bedroom.
2 Park Ave. is just steps from Lake Ontario, the boardwalk and all of the boutique shops, cafés and restaurants that make The Beaches such a vibrant place to live.
The third bedroom.
“The school zone is amazing and The Balmy Beach Club being across the street is a huge bonus as well,” she said.
A fireplace in the primary bedroom sitting area.
2 Park Ave. is currently listed for $5,299,000.
