Rosedale began when Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis and his wife, Mary settled on a homestead here in the 1820's. Mary Jarvis came up with the Rosedale name, as a tribute to the profusion of wild roses that graced the hillsides of their estate. It was Mary's frequent walks and horseback rides that blazed a trail for the meandering and winding streets that are a trademark of Rosedale. The Jarvis family sold the homestead in 1864, which led to the development of South Rosedale.
In 1909, a bridge was built over the Park Drive ravine and North Rosedale was born. Originally, North Rosedale was the original home of St. Andrew's College, the Rosedale Golf Club and the former lacrosse grounds where the CFL played its first Grey Cup game.
For over a century, Rosedale has held the distinction of being Toronto's most fashionable address where many of the city's wealthiest and most prominent citizens reside. It is unique in that it is surrounded by beautiful ravines and parkland, though only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of a major city.
Rosedale's Victorian, Georgian, Tudor and Edwardian style mansions were built between 1860 and 1930, many of which are listed as Heritage Properties. South Rosedale also contains a number of condominium, co-operative, and co-ownership apartment buildings. These apartments are surprisingly affordable and provide a good entry into the neighbourhood.
STATISTICS
Toronto Real Estate Board District: C9
Homes Sold in 2008 (Detached, 3 or 4 bdrm): 152
Median Sale Price: $1,225,000
Average Sale Price: $1,615,000
A network of ancient ravines traverses Rosedale, including the Vale of Avoca, Moore Park, Park Drive and Rosedale Valley ravines. Nature, and fitness enthusiasts alike enjoy the beautiful trails in these ravines. Access points to Rosedale's ravine trails are located at designated spots throughout the neighbourhood. Rosedale Park, located off Schofield Avenue, has eight tennis courts, a sports field, an artificial ice rink, and a wading pool. Ramsden Park, off Yonge Street, features four tennis courts, an artificial ice rink, and a wading pool. Mooredale House, at 146 Crescent Road, is a community centre run by the Rosedale and Moore Park resident associations, which offers sports, fitness, arts, and music programs for adults and children
SCHOOLS
Public:
Blythwood Junior 2 Strathgowan 416-393-9105
Sunny View Jr. & Sr. 450 Blythwood 416-393-9275
Bedford Park Jr. & Sr. 81 Ranleigh 416-393-9424
Lawrence Park Collegiate 125 Chatsworth 416-393-9500
North Toronto Collegiate 70 Roehampton 416-393-9180
Northern Secretary 851 Mt. Pleasant 416-393-0270
Private:
St. Clements Girls School 21 St. Clements 416-483-4835
Havergal College (girls) 1451 Avenue 416-483-3519
The Toronto French School 296 Lawrence E 416-484-6522
Crescent Boys School 2365 Bayview 416-449-2556
Crestwood School 411 Lawrence E 416-444-5858
Crestwood College 411 Lawrence E 416-391-1441
Upper Canada College (boys) 200 Lonsdale 416-488-1125
Royal St. George's (boys) 120 Howland 416-533-9481
Branksome Hall (girls) 10 Elm 416-920-9741
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