If you’re hunting for an eclectic home with loads of character, look no further than this “house within a house” in Toronto, Canada. Designed by architect Michael Hatch in 1982, the Cabbagetown residence offers spacious living areas, effortless indoor/outdoor flow—and a restored Victorian cottage within its multilevel interior.

Hatch, founder of the Toronto-based, family-owned firm Hatch Designs, preserved the 19th-century structure by designing a new dwelling around it, blending the two eras while preserving the cottage’s red brick facade. “It offers an exquisite expression of contemporary architecture and design carefully curated for modern, urban living,” notes listing agent Ronald Reaman.

Spread across three levels, the property presents a spacious layout, with the main living areas nestled on the ground floor. The large, custom kitchen—fitted with stainless-steel counters and a raised breakfast bar—leads to the family room, where glass doors extend the living space out to the backyard.

Steps away, in the light-filled atrium, a spiral steel-and-glass staircase unites the various levels while amplifying the home’s industrial vibes. Located on the second floor, the primary bedroom features an ensuite bath and a private sundeck.

Outside, the property has a large, fenced-in backyard and a detached two-car garage with a TESLA charging station. Scroll ahead to see more of the renovated residence, now seeking a new owner.

414 Sumach Street in Toronto, Ontario, is currently available for $2,562,355 ($3,195,000 CAD) by Ronald Reaman of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.

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In Toronto, a Quirky “House Within a House” Lists for $2.6M