Walking into this Toronto home, you’d think it was a TV show or movie set from the 1950’s.
A 96-year-old Toronto woman put her home that she’s been living in for 72 years up for sale. What no one knew was that she kept the home in its original and pristine condition – every aspect of the home was essentially trapped in a 1950’s time capsule.
From the outside, the house is modest and unassuming.
Made of brick and stone, this assumingly humble home is two stories and has three bedrooms and two bedrooms.
Upon entering the home, you’ll immediately feel as if you stepped into a time machine.
Vintage gold furnishings, patterned wallpaper, and tiled floors are the epitome of the 1950’s and 60’s.
Just past the entryway is the retro living room adorned with seafoam and light pink pastel colors.
The 96-year-old woman who owned the home was a seamstress and knitter. It’s obvious that she also had quite a knack for interior decorating back in the day as well. Check out the velvet armchair and vintage sofa.
Next to the living room is the dining room that looks like it belongs in an episode of I Love Lucy.
“I like soft colors, and I like things to match and flow well together. I prefer tone-on-tone to bright colors,” the homeowner told HGTV.
Her kitchen has been impeccably maintained since the day she moved in.
Her love of pastel pinks flows into this gorgeous kitchen – complete with floral window curtains. Can you believe the ample amount of counter space and cabinetry? They don’t design homes like this anymore.
Imagine all of the morning cups of coffee the homeowner enjoyed in this adorable breakfast nook.
Pastels are the theme throughout this home frozen in history. It’s incredible that everything is in the same perfect condition as it came in.
The basement looks as if The Brady Bunch could have had gatherings here.
Complete with a bar, multiple seating options, and a large open space with fireplace – the basement is the perfect spot for weekend hangouts or a place to relax after a long workday.
Upstairs, is the woman’s master bedroom featuring its original furnishings.
Smaller beds were common in the 1950’s and 60’s. The bedroom also boasts the same purple carpet that it originally came with – the amount of care and love the homeowner put into this home is unbelievable.
A second bedroom strayed from purple, and instead, went with a pastel pink theme.
This guest bedroom has a long dresser with vanity, chair, and sheer curtains. Small elements of wall decor are things you’d find while hunting for antiques.
The third bedroom is adorned with purple floral wallpaper and an old-school stereo.
Every single aspect of the home is at least five, six, or seven decades old – everything from the desk lamps and furniture to the carpet and window drapings.
The first of two bathrooms is pastel pink with gold accents throughout.
It even appears as is she kept her original linens and towels from the 1950’s as well.
The second bathroom is a bit more understated with whites and beiges for the color scheme.
Elegant touches like the glass chandelier and the angled countertops are something you rarely see in newer homes.
A retro home wouldn’t be complete without an Astroturf backyard.
Neighbors and residents of the area never suspected such a treasure was hidden behind these walls. In 2014, new lucky homeowners purchased this vintage gem for a cool $669,000.
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