Saturday, April 25, 2026
ViT.246627
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BIRCHMOUNT-ELLESMERE
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NOTE: If this ad is up, it’s still available. See bottom of ad for instructions on applying.
Modern, clean, private 1 BR Basement in quiet neighbourhood close to Birchmount & Ellesmere (Dorset Park area).
VIDEO TOUR: https://youtu.be/WDe6MoBAqe8 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDe6MoBAqe8 (same video)
DETAILS:
• Month-to-month term: you’re not locked into a one-year lease so you can move out any time with only 60 days notice.
• Walls and ceilings have sound proof insulation.
• Full height (7 ft) walls painted a pleasant grey colour.
• Flooring: grey oak luxury vinyl planks for easy cleaning.
• Subfloor: moisture barrier dimpled membrane to keep basement dry and comfortable.
• Full upper and lower kitchen cabinets with range hood venting cooking to the outside.
• 30” stove/oven, 28” newer fridge.
• 3-pc washroom: 30” vanity, medicine cabinet, 1-pc fiberglass shower, fan vents to outside.
• Closets: 7-foot in bedroom, 3-foot in hallway.
• Warm in the winter because next to furnace room.
• Your own electrical panel so no worrying about someone upstairs blowing a breaker on you.
• Use of the spacious backyard – bring your BBQ and patio set.
• Free laundry on site – washer & dryer in shared laundry room.
• Living space & closets: approx 500 square feet.
• A professional quiet couple live on the upper level, very nice and polite.
• Temperature controlled by upstairs tenants but you can adjust temperature by opening and closing vents.
ENTRANCE DESCRIPTION: park in front driveway, enter garage through locked door, exit garage into backyard. Enter back door, go down the stairs into a shared basement foyer. Enter apartment through a private locked door. In the foyer are also doors to the laundry room, furnace room, and the owner’s area.
PETS: pets accepted on a case-by-case basis with approval of owner.
SECURITY: deadbolts on doors, security window bars, motion sensor lights outside, friendly neighbours upstairs and on the street.
PRIVACY: upstairs occupants mainly use front door, they never knock on your door except in emergency.
FIRE SAFETY: walls and ceilings 5/8 fire-rated drywall and Roxul fire-resistant insulation, fire rated-doors with automatic closures, smoke alarms, CO alarms, fire extinguisher in foyer.
CLOSE BY:
• TTC: 2 bus stops within 5 minute walk, Ellesmere station 10-15 minute walk.
• Highland Farms Grocery Store: within 10 minute walk.
• Restaurants, pharmacies, stores all within 10 minute walk.
RENT:
Single occupancy: $1370/month + 25% utilities ($125 estimate based on 2025 utilities) = $1495
Double occupancy: Add $100/month for 2nd person.
RENT SAVINGS: optional paid work is available on the property as a way to reduce the rent. Work available includes lawn & yard care, snow removal, minor maintenance and repairs if you’re handy.
EXTRAS (Optional)
Wifi: buy own or cost share with upstairs occupants.
Storage space for a few extra boxes or 2nd set of tires: $10/month.
AVAILABLE: April 1 or later. If the ad is still up, it’s available.
ABOUT YOU: you’re quiet, respectful, smoke outside. If you have a pet, it’s also quiet, doesn’t smell, make a mess or cause damage.
REQUIRED
- Completed application (after you view the place and like it).
- References from current/previous landlords, employer.
- Credit/banking checks.
- If approved, first & last month’s rent.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Email us telling us about yourself (see below on what to include).
2. View apartment, if invited. (bring a mask and hand sanitizer)
3. If you like it, request an application.
4. Fill it out via email.
5. If approved, sign rental agreement, send funds.
6. Enjoy your new home!
VIEWINGS: only available to individuals who tell us a little about themselves and whom we feel may be a good match for the apartment.
Interested? Email us with a note telling us a little about yourself, what you do, what pets you have, if you are smoker, who will be living in the apartment, and when you want to move in. We apologize in advance but we are always flooded with inquiries when this apartment comes available and cannot always respond to everyone.
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