This article was published more than 6 years ago. Some information may no longer be current. The home's exterior is clad in black steel. The contemporary mews house at R Davenport Rd. The brick building stood behind a grand Annex home that has long since been replaced, said real estate agent Paul Johnston of Right at Home Realty Inc. Snider spotted the building listed for sale on Kijiji. He suggested Ms. Fuller take a look at it when she was in the area to drop off the family dogs at the veterinary clinic.
Fuller said. She studied the map and β when she returned later that day to pick up the pets β found the lane leading to a courtyard behind the landmark Creed Building at the corner of Davenport Road and Bedford Road. At the time, the former stables had been divided up into two makeshift apartments.
The exterior was hidden behind stucco and Corinthian columns. The master bedroom has a double walk-in closet and a laundry room. The couple appreciated the location on the edge of Yorkville and the Annex, and they were looking for a unique space after living in a traditional home in Forest Hill for 31 years. They saw past the shabby renovation and purchased the old building. The couple and their adult offspring began working on a plan to transform it into a modern residence.
The family project would draw on a range of talents: Ms. Fuller has a background in architectural and graphic design while Mr. Snider is a data architect. Their son Damon Snider is in industrial design and his sister Vanessa Snider works in technology. The one-storey stable and its original beams and brick wall were mostly demolished to make room for a new house with up-to-date insulation, wiring and plumbing.
The two-bedroom, three-bathroom house has more than 2, square feet of living space over two stories. The ceilings are nine feet high on both floors. The main floor has an open plan combining the kitchen, dining area and living area. A powder room and a sculptural staircase divide the space. Fuller said the modern kitchen was designed to be spare and functional. The kitchen has a second prep area and sink at the back so guests don't have to see the mess of meal preparation.
