This 1889 Victorian semi-detached house wasn't nearly as impressive when the owners originally bought it in 2016. 

Realtor Lirad Kligman, The Yorkville Team at Forest Hill Real Estate, told blogTO that the young family bought it for just over $1 million, and when looking at the old listing photos it was a bit of a mess. 

But clearly, they saw potential. 

The foyer. 

In 2020, Kligman explained that they completely rebuilt 2 Laurier Avenue, located in Cabbagetown, and spent nearly $1.7 million on renovations. 

Even the door hinges have character. 

"Every room, including all four bedrooms and four bathrooms, was completely customized with the highest quality marble, millwork and Victorian replicated trim,"Kligman said.

The dining room. 

The result is a gorgeous Victorian home with plenty of character. 

The primary ensuite bathroom with a large soaker tub and walk-in shower. 

"It's absolutely stunning and is a perfect family home," added Kligman. 

The primary bedroom has a fireplace. 

Listed for $2,995,000, the home is bright, airy, the perfect mix of classic and modern style. 

The white oak floor has radiant heating on all four floors. 

The main floor is open concept with beautiful white oak herringbone wood floors, soaring ceilings, and details like coffered ceilings, stained glass windows and wainscotting bringing in the historic elements of the home.

The kitchen. 

The kitchen is top of the line with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances as well as marble counters. 

The living room with built-in bookcases and a fireplace. 

The living room at the back of the home gets plenty of natural light thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling industrial sliding doors. 

A bedroom with a walk-out to a balcony. 

The bedrooms are upstairs with three of them being on the second floor, while the primary bedroom occupies the entire third level. 

The primary bedroom. 

The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, a stunning ensuite bathroom and a walk-out balcony. 

The family room in the basement with an exposed brick wall. 

There's more living space in the basement with an extra bedroom that could be used as a home office while the family room comes complete with a wet bar. 

The back patio. 

The outdoor space might be the only let down of this home as it's basically a driveway, but there is room for seating if you're so inclined. 

An integrated wine fridge in the basement. 

If you want green space the home is just a few blocks away from Wellesley Park. 

A bedroom with an arched window and built-in wardrobes. 

But who needs outdoor space when you have a home that looks like this?