Welcome to 70 Bessborough Drive - a rare Leaside Gem! This treasured home has been well-loved by the same family for over three decades and offers over 3,700 square feet of living space with endless possibilities for a new family to enjoy. Perched on a premium, quiet corner where Bessborough Drive meets Airdrie Road in south Leaside, it sits on an exceptional 18.75 by 103 foot lot. An elegant foyer with original, traditional wood greets you at the majestic front entrance, with French Doors leading to an oversized Living Room with bay windows and a gas fireplace. Across the hall, a traditional Dining Room with wood wainscotting seamlessly leads into the Kitchen and Breakfast Room, perfect for both family gatherings and entertaining alike. A few steps down take you into the generous-sized Family Room with a large bay window overlooking the lush private yard with rows of lovingly-planted roses bushes. The second floor offers four generous bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet, three-piece ensuite and a private sitting room, as well as a four-piece bathroom, linen closet and laundry chute. The lower level offers a spacious recreation room with a fireplace that also combines with a study, a bright laundry room, utility room and ample storage. Accompanied by a private drive, this distinguished home is a rare find in a highly-desirable pocket of the city. Within the school districts for Rolph Road Elementary School, Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School and Leaside High School, as well as in close proximity to leading private schools such as Branksome Hall, The Bishop Strachan School, Upper Canada College and Crescent School. Steps to the shops and restaurants of Bayview Avenue and the extensive ravine and walking trails nearby, close to public transit as well as a moment's drive to the Bayview Extension. This home in the heart of one of the most coveted streets in Leaside is a tranquil oasis that is not to be missed.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
51-99
Total Approx Floor Area:
2500-3000
Lot Depth:
103'31.4 m
Lot Frontage:
18'9"5.72 m
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
5
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
10
Rooms Below Grade:
3
Fractional Ownership:
No
Zoning:
Residential
Assignment:
No
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
2
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished
Fireplace Features:
Living Room, Rec Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
None
Garage Spaces:
0.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
2.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Speak to LA
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment:
$1,555,000
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$11,726 /
2025
Assessment:
$1,555,000.00 /
2025
Toronto
Toronto C11
Leaside
Public Transit, School, Rec./Commun.Centre, Greenbelt/Conservation
Central Vacuum, Built-In Oven
Patio, Landscaped
Two Water Heaters
All Appliances: Stainless Steel LG Double Fridge, Stainless Steel KitchenAid Double Oven, JennAir Glass Stovetop, Stainless Steel KitchenAid Dishwasher, Stainless Steel LG Washer, Stainless Steel LG Dryer; LG White Fridge Lower Level, Full-sized White Freezer Lower Level. All Window Treatments except as noted in Exclusions. All Light Fixtures except as noted in Exclusions. All Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment.
Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEAM
Data was last updated October 20, 2025 at 08:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
32
Avg list price:
$3,197,500
Min list price:
$1,349,000
Max list price:
$5,995,000
Avg days on market:
20
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
118
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