West Side Retreat

A light blue laneway house with a steeply pitched roof, white trim, and a wooden fence, designed for modern living in a compact space.
A cozy living area with a gray couch and decorative pillows, looking into a bright open kitchen with white cabinetry, green backsplash, and pendant lighting.

A Sanctuary in the City.

Completed in the autumn of 2019, this laneway home is a masterclass in thoughtful design and quiet elegance. At first glance, it nods to the early 20th-century charm of the main house, but look closer, and you’ll find sleek modern details—like a metal roof and contemporary windows—that set it apart.

A modern living room in a laneway house featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a cozy built-in seating nook by the fireplace.
cozy modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a woven accent chair, and a white built-in bench, featuring soft neutral tones and minimalist decor.
A warm hallway leading to a stylish bedroom with soft lighting, showcasing a modern laneway house interior.

More than just beautiful, this home was designed to feel like a retreat.

A peaceful bedroom with a light blue accent wall, cozy bed, fluffy pillows, and white paneled doors, offering a calming retreat.
A modern bedroom with soft blue walls, vaulted ceilings, and direct access to an ensuite bathroom.
A modern minimalist living space featuring black metal floating shelves with small potted plants and a doorway leading to a sleek bathroom with a heated towel rack.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a green island, pendant lighting, and a skylight, featuring a clean design with a fresh color palette.

Soft green hues, gentle indirect light, and soaring vaulted ceilings create a sense of calm and safety, making it a true sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Specifications

Year Built 2019
Home Size 940 sq ft
Floors1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 53.49 x 112.39 ft
A modern bathroom with a corner storage cabinet, white vanity, and blue tile accents.
A modern bathroom with a corner storage cabinet, white vanity, and blue tile accents.

West Side Retreat Floor Plan

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Custom millwork runs through every space—handcrafted shelving, built-in seating, and smart storage solutions seamlessly integrated into the living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and even the connecting hallway.

A close-up of an open green kitchen drawer with dovetail joinery, a sleek metal handle, and a light wooden interior, against a background of a bright kitchen with green tile backsplash.
A sophisticated bathroom with a white vanity, blue subway tile backsplash, and a modern toilet, designed for space efficiency.
A modern shower with blue subway tiles, a rainfall shower head, and a glass sliding door for a spa-like experience.
A peaceful bedroom with a light blue accent wall, cozy bed, fluffy pillows, and white paneled doors, offering a calming retreat.

Spanning 900 square feet, this single-level home offers two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, proving that comfort, character, and efficiency can coexist beautifully.

See what you can build.

A light blue laneway house with a steeply pitched roof, white trim, and a wooden fence, designed for modern living in a compact space.

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