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Deco Sanctuary: Toronto Forest Hill 1BR -- Completely Quiet and Private

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rates from CAD $2800 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From September 15, 2026 until September 15, 2027

Description

Welcome to your quiet, completely private, beautifully restored one-bedroom Art Deco landmark apartment in Forest Hill, Toronto—ideal for a visiting professor, scholar on sabbatical, medical professional. Located on the 5th floor of a rare 1930s Deco building, with an elegant vintage elevator and new landscaping, this sunny apartment is an oasis of light and calm. South-facing windows overlook bright leafy gardens with no street noise. Hardwood floors, elegant Persian rugs, premium furniture, a new 55in LG Smart TV and DVD for films (library is right across the street!), original art, and rare Deco details preserved throughout the apartment, lobby, and building façade. The fully renovated kitchen includes premium appliances, including an AEG convection oven and induction cooktop, LG fridge, freezer, and microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils. An updated bathroom, serene bedroom with new Sealy Queen bed, lots of closet space, tasteful décor, and open views across the gardens of Forest Hill make this home move-in ready. The apartment also includes: Bedroom LG Smart TV, and 55” living room LG Smart TV with Samsung DVD player Art Deco fireplace Gorgeous Devaini Echoo Italian designer down furnishings Moes Room feature table Curated original large-scale watercolours Home office, new printer Ultra-fast fiber optic WiFi and Crave subscription Secure indoor bike storage This is a quiet, private retreat perfect for focused work and rest. Location: Forest Hill is a peaceful, walkable neighborhood with trees, gardens, grand homes Lobby entry is across the street from a park and Forest Hill Library Steps from: Premium grocery stores and pharmacies Excellent restaurants, cafés, bookstores, and small ethnic eateries Forest Hill Village for charming breakfast spots and entry to the gorgeous wooded Beltline trail Lively Yonge & Eglinton for films, bookstores, large supermarket, shopping, and fine dining New LRT and both subway lines (Eglinton West [Cedarvale] and Eglinton stations), for quick access to: University of Toronto (St. George campus) Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) York University George Brown College Chaplin Crescent Park with running track and green spaces Community athletic center with 25-meter, 6-lane indoor pool, and large outdoor seasonal pool Public skating rink, gym, weight training, pilates, pickleball, and tennis courts nearby One of the safest, most prestigious Toronto neighborhoods, ideal for walking, biking, and exploring. Rental Rates and Terms: Monthly rent: USD $2500 Includes: All utilities (heat, a/c, electricity, water), high-speed WiFi, and Crave Tenant pays for: Required monthly professional half-day cleaning service Tenant’s renter’s insurance policy naming the property as the insured location is required Damage deposit: One month’s rent (refundable) Considerations: No smoking No pets Background checks and references required Employment and credit verification may be requested Features: Fully furnished with tasteful interior design New Sealy Queen bed, and Egyptian cotton linens Dishes, linens, and cookware included Premium kitchen appliances Renovated kitchen and bathroom High-speed WiFi and Crave South-facing windows with unobstructed greenery views 2 LG SMART TVs including 55” with Samsung DVD player Original Art Deco details Art Deco fireplace Elegant Deco elevator Laundry in building Indoor secure bike storage Gorgeous Devaini Echoo Italian designer down couch and down chair Exceptionally quiet and private Steps to library, parks, skating, tennis, gym, weight training, pilates, pickleball, pools, transit, and groceries Ideal For: Professors on sabbatical Researchers and graduate fellows Medical professionals in rotation Writers seeking quiet and beauty This space is best suited for a single occupant who values calm, cleanliness, and elegant design.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
600 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From September 15, 2026 until September 15, 2027

Minimum Stay

6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: I’m responsive and attentive to tenant needs and flexible with lease start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules and sabbatical terms of professors, scholars, and medical professionals.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Closest University

University of Toronto

Nearby Universities
York University | George Brown College | Toronto Metropolitan University | University of Toronto
Neighborhood

Forest Hill, Toronto, ON

Comments: Prestigious, safe and private, steps to the library, parks, skating, tennis, gym, weight training, pilates, pickleball, pools, and groceries. Perfect for focused academic work and peaceful living. Fast subway access to every major Toronto university.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from CAD $2800 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Includes: Utilities (heat, a/c, electricity, water), high-speed WiFi and Crave. Lovely quiet home office space with pretty south views, outside leafy lawn to relax, and lots of room to think.. Damage deposit: One month’s rent (refundable).

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: When I work, I want complete privacy in a beautiful interior. When I take breaks, I want to be able to walk out the door and experience the great city life of Toronto. I hope this perfect luxurious efficient space will inspire you as it has me!

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Curated original art, full-scale Persian rugs, Italian Devaini furnishings, LG Smart TVs (DVD library across the street), new Sealy Queen bed, renovated kitchen and bathroom. The quiet leafy views from every window have inspired some great writing!

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2018

Trust Score (27)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Matched Member

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Member Since 2018

Trust Score (27)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Matched Member
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