A house can look so normal on the outside, but if reality TV and true crime podcasts have taught us anything, it’s that just because something looks normal doesn’t mean it actually is.
Take 58 Haig Ave. This adorable little Toronto bungalow in a family-friendly neighbourhood looks positively lovely. But then you walk inside and BAM! There’s a trap door in the middle of the living room.
The trap door to the basement.
Doesn’t it lead to a torture chamber? A dungeon? The possibilities are endless!
The trap door when closed.
Instead, it actually just leads to an unfinished basement with a crawl space, which is a bit of a letdown in terms of intrigue, but ultimately a good thing for the overall resale value of this home.
The dining area.
All kidding and strange trap door placements aside, 58 Haig Ave. is actually a great little detached home in Scarbrough.
The primary bedroom.
The home is small, with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
The bathroom.
It has been updated slightly, with what looks like new floors, a fresh coat of paint, and some DIY faux wood beams have been added.
The kitchen.
The bathroom and kitchen look like they could use some updating, but the spaces are functional and spacious.
The open concept living and dining room area.
There’s lots of light, and that fireplace in the family room is so cool.
The family room.
But the best part of this house is the outdoor space.
Views of Toronto Hunt Club.
58 Haig Ave. backs onto the Toronto Hunt Club, so you have no backyard neighbours.
The large patio.
The lush green backdrop combined with the large patio is perfect for relaxing in the summer.
The spacious catio.
And cat parents will be drooling over the exceptional “catio” where your cats can play outside, but you don’t have to worry about losing them.
The catio is fully enclosed.
If you don’t have cats, the listing mentions it could be a great vegetable garden. Or, just get cats. That works too.
The backyard.
If used for that catless alternative garden, the cage would keep out chipmunks, squirrels, and raccoons, which like to eat the fruits of your labour before you have a chance to.
The second bedroom.
But why would you get rid of the ultimate catio?? It’s purrrrfect! (Sorry, not sorry.)
The back of the house.
58 Haig Ave. is listed for $929,000, which is actually a $130,000 increase from an earlier listing this year of only $799,000. Guess that catio is worth a pretty penny.
