Tucked away on a quiet, no-traffic, dead-end Toronto street, 925 Palmerston Ave. is truly a hidden gem.

This Annex home blends quirky charm with modern living and offers a rare opportunity for an affordable-ish home in one of Toronto's most coveted areas.

As soon as you approach the semi-detached home, you're greeted by the whimsical front garden path and a striking pink door.

The living room. 

Inside, you're welcomed by an open-concept living and dining space.

A sitting space by the fire. 

The main floor is bright and airy, with tons of natural light and even a cozy gas fireplace.

The kitchen. 

The kitchen is large enough to be an eat-in kitchen, and right next to it is a mudroom—a dream for anyone looking to keep shoes, boots, and coats out of sight.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, the home boasts two generously sized bedrooms for a 12-foot wide house.

The bonus back room. 

There's also a bonus back room that could be used as a home office, den, or reading nook.

The view from the balcony. 

The private balcony off the back offers views of the backyard, and with greenery visible from every window, the owner said that it feels like you're living in a treehouse. 

The second bedroom. 

But what really makes this property special is that it is accessible for first-time buyers, at least by Toronto standards.

The dining area in the kitchen. 

For context, most homes in this neighbourhood are in the $1.6 million to $4 million range. 

The front entrance. 

925 Palmerston Ave. is listed for $1,199,000.

The bathroom with a clawfoot tub. 

This is probably because of the proximity to the CP rail line, the train tracks are right next to the house.

The backyard. 

But even though there's a train running so close to the house, this apparently doesn't really do much to deter buyers.

The front room. 

According to realtor Tori Wright, the last property sold on this very street (920 Palmerston Ave.) went for 36 per cent over asking.

The bathroom has a separate shower. 

While the market has shifted since 920 Palmerston Ave. was sold, Wright told blogTO that the long-term value of this little dead-end strip on Palmerston Ave. is undeniable.

The primary bedroom. 

She told blogTO that homes in this pocket, especially ones as special as this, don’t come up often, and the price is well positioned compared to what's currently available on the market.

The mudroom. 

She added that even though 925 Palmerston Ave. is officially listed as a two-bedroom home, the additional den and mudroom make it feel much larger.

Another view of the kitchen and dining area. 

The basement is unfinished, but that just means there's potential for future expansion, and, with easy access from the back laneway, Wright says it's not a complicated dig-out.

The parking pad. 

925 Palmerston Ave. also has a parking spot, which a rare find in the Annex, and a peaceful backyard retreat perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The back of the house. 

But to truly understand its charm, Wright told blogTO you need to see it in person.