This Charming Home Near Toronto Is Under $650K & Has A Life-Sized Chessboard

Like something out of 'The Queen's Gambit' 👑

This Charming Home Near Toronto Is Under $650K & Has A Life-Sized Chessboard

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Calling all aspiring chess champions and The Queen's Gambit fans.

This century home for sale near Toronto is brimming with charm, and it even has a giant chessboard in the backyard.

Located in the historic village of Myrtle Station, the 2-bedroom house is about an hour from Toronto, and it's on the market for $629,000.

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The blue exterior, yellow door and white picket fence add to the rustic quaintness of the property.

Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, bright airy rooms and Old World charm around every corner.

The yard boasts a 2-tiered deck and English perennial gardens.

One of the most unique features is the giant outdoor chessboard patio, and you can spend your days becoming a pro.

You'll have to read up on some chess moves before moving into this spot.

Charming Century Home

Price: $629,000

Address: 9455 Baldwin St. N., Whitby, ON

Description: This century home near the city is filled with charm and comes with a giant outdoor chessboard.

Madeline Forsyth
Lead Writer
Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.