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Toronto home that's been in same family for decades is a peek back in time
If you've ever wished you could step inside a time capsule — not the kitschy 1970s kind, but the elegant, quietly dignified kind — 308 Oriole Pkwy. is your chance.This centre-hall classic in the Yonge and Eglinton area has been held by the same family for 54 years, and you can feel it the second you walk in. It's like getting a rare, unhurried peek into a Toronto that moved more slowly, prized craftsmanship, and built homes meant to stick around for generations.Perched on the west side of Oriole Parkway on a sweeping 51-by-134-foot lot, the two-storey home embodies the hallmarks of its era: crown moulding, gracious proportions, effortless flow, and natural light pouring in from every angle.The living room. It's the sort of house you immediately know was a joyful family home. The grand front-to-back living room — complete with a wood-burning fireplace — stretches out like a scene from an old family album.The backyard. It opens onto a...
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