It's interesting, from the outside, because of all of the glass, I expected it to be very modern inside. I was pleasantly surprised by how warm and homey it felt because of all of the wood and furnishings that she chose. I really liked her aesthetic. And though I'm not huge fan of so much glass, I could see how in this home it's necessary, otherwise the home would feel very dark.
@@nunyabiznes33 glass with an infrared reflecting layer on the outside does a lot to keep a house cooler in the sun, by only letting in the "useful" light
@@MegaBanane9 Maybe also a more simple solution: outside blinds. Many European countries utilise them to keep their homes cool in the summer, and it's incredible how much they help to keep the temperature down
I just love this house so much. What a great use of space. Really makes you think that we could have a lot more housing if we used this style of build here and there. Very cool!
@@SonOfGod0600 so? Many families are not composed of kids. Which is also one of the reasons why considering a huge house with many bedrooms as a standard market staple is idiotic
Such a cool and unique home! When I saw it from the outside I thought it would have to be very cramped but I actually really liked the design and all the different levels and the great use of light. This home looked like a beautiful nest. You don't get that nest like feeling if you have too much space around you. That's why I really liked this one.
Bet you anything that if you hang out there for a day it'll feel cramped. Great design but dimensions are dimensions. Also wondering what lens they used to film with.
This house is actually an architectural achievement in how it achieves so much functionality in such a small space, while still feeling full of life. It's surrounded by natural light as it travels between the two sides of the house throughout the day right out of Frank Loyd Right's school of thought. And it includes a full kitchen and bathroom. Really spectacular.
This lady reminds me of my aunt and I love how excited she gets when she explains one of her fancy vintage objects, you can really tell this is her forever home
This is great for a single person, but if you would have family such a narrow house would make it more difficult to live together. But it does seem pretty ideal Josie for a single person, lots of rooms with different functions but not too big rooms so you don’t feel too isolated or have to clean too much! And I assume she could move her vintage objects!
Kudos to the architect and her personal taste. It could easily have been claustrophobic instead it manages to be warm and cozy. I'm getting exhausted just thinking about those stairs but still, for such a narrow house and only having light from the front and back, I'm impressed they made it so light and cheery.
I am so envious. This home has SO many spaces, and re-imagines what any person needs. Every level offers new light, new clever ideas and a new usage opportunity.
I think it's gorgeous, had I had the money, I would have jumped at this. I don't know but I love small, quirky places and this has a whole heap of them!
It calls personality, lol! I so much agree with you. The lady owner has a sensitive, artistic personality and it fully reflects in her lovely house. Well done - the architecture, structure, design, and even locality; I love everything about this house - one of the most charming I've seen on YT.
This house is an absolute gem. What a dreamy place to call home! Not only the style of the actual house, but all the furniture and accesories truly make it beautiful.
I actually love this house. The balconies and the reading spot/library/dining area. Surprise! It has a basement and backyard! That’s one of the better kitchen layouts for a narrow space. Where you have the option to add a narrow, movable island, rather than cabinets on each side.
I can see where this would be a very comfortable home for one person. It is quite lovely because you can see parts of other rooms from almost any point in the home. The wood and the white walls and the white kitchen and the light blue bathroom are all just beautiful! Narrow homes must work well since someone has lived there for over a century!
This is absolutely my favorite home so far. So comfortable and homey and not at all cramped. So many houses are cute but look so uncomfortable and inconvenient. This one actually looks very livable and even more than most could ask for.
I wish more builders and architects in Australia would build houses like this, this house has everything you need in a small footprint but is overall still 1400 sq ft, so still a sizeable home. These are the types of designs that should be taught to potential apprentice builders so the future of housing is more cozy and less wasted spaces. I love it. Also potential for more cost effective housing and more of it.
Saw the neighboring bay and gable towns and knew it was Toronto 🥰 This has the same charm as tiny house. Who knew it was width that made them that interesting. Love all the wood and natural light. The open staircase makes possible to live there without feeling claustrophobic. Must be fun to live in such a unique house!
Ok, so I´ve seen my share of narrow houses on RUclips, but this one is first that really feels... homely... and that I would actually like to live in. Great use of space. 10/10
It's more square meters than my 3-floor house, it is so inventive made. I fell in love with it the moment she said it is 5 floors, but actually, it is more. The light is stunning. It has all, a balcony, an outside space, 3 bathrooms, and the kitchen is so spacious. I would swipe house with her any moment.
thank you so much, I used to live on Sumach street, and drove by this home many many times, I was always curious how it looked like inside, the owner has done a wonderful job, I love the bathtub :)
Love this. The design, layout and the windows for natural lighting. I can't do that many flights of stairs anymore but if I was young I would enjoy living there. Thanks Matt and Danielle 🙂❤
Thanks for checking out the video Cathy! For sure all those stairs aren't for everyone but the design and history of the house are so interesting! We also had a great day visiting and getting to meet Jessica :)
@@FackingPREP it’s in Toronto. I would say it would sell for a few mil. Even houses in the core that are on the verge of being condemned sell for a mil and change here.
I just absolutely loved her style and her resourcefulness. The use of thrifted items, historical ones, and the practical feel this home has -- it wasn't designed only to look good, but to be functional for real people. I love that she showed how she hangs clothes to dry, discussed the need for toilets, and the challenges of really living there. This feels very real and cozy, and I think it was a wonderful way to take advantage of the space! Brava!
When I saw the glass front of the house I was concerned about privacy, but she's handled it so beautifully while maintaining a phenomenal openness in the interior. The entire property is gorgeous!
The mixture of skylights, modular furniture and the radiators gives this such an European feel! This seems like something I'd have seen in London or maybe Amsterdam.
I love this cozy, functional, amazing home with all the separate rooms on many floors and 2 outside spaces to enjoy in nice weather. I can easily understand the owner being very happy to own this property.
I’m always impressed with someone who lives in the small house or that kind of narrow house in this case. They can arrange and adjust their space effectively and efficiently.
Absolutely love it!!!!! I live in Amsterdam, so the skinniness of the spaces and use of every single nook (along with furniture puzzles!) felt very familiar. The construction and finish is also delightful. Whoever designed and built it put a lot of love into it. Great stuff!
Personally, I like to have bigger open spaces in my home, so before watching this video, I wouldn’t have thought that I would actually like this house. Both the previous and the current owners should be proud of what they have done with the place. Also I think that the fact that you have to use the stairs just to enter another room could be a solid selling point. And wow, a backyard AND a balcony! Plus, that balcony is bigger than mine, and same with the kitchen, and I live in a city apartment. Great house, cozy home!
Her downstairs bathroom is amazing! The office is cool too. Obviously this isn't for everyone, but it's a beautiful home and actually looks like there is a good amount of living space.
This is my dream house. Also it reminds me of when I make a stunning item and can’t keep it. Like why wouldn’t the person who built this place keep it. This video is very amazing at the same time.
This would be the perfect house for me. So much light, so cozy and bright. And the small rooms feel comfy whithout feeling stifling. It looks absolutely lovely.
This has got to be the coolest house…I would give anything to live here!! I love anything that’s not your typical house! I wouldn’t even care how close the neighbors are lol
This is delightfully cozy, much more warm inside than the mostly glass facade would have led me to believe it would be. Space to space it seems tight, but overall it does not feel too claustrophobic, and i feel like two people could live here comfortably without tripping over each other all the time
I'm a sucker for small and cozy houses! I'd be very happy in that house, it's very unique, very bright and very cozy. Would love to see it in person lol
The design gives it so much natural light. You would think it would be dark and gloomy looking inside. I'm impressed.
does it even say where the house is?
@@timvance3551 10:02 She shows a book, "Historical Atlas of Toronto", which has a floor plan of the original home.
It doesn’t look dark or gloomy from the outside though. It looks like there’s tons of natural light even from the outside.
I thought it was UK originally because there are quite a few of those types of quirky houses that have been shown on shows.
Windows are important! Anywhere imo when it comes to homes and light
It's interesting, from the outside, because of all of the glass, I expected it to be very modern inside. I was pleasantly surprised by how warm and homey it felt because of all of the wood and furnishings that she chose. I really liked her aesthetic. And though I'm not huge fan of so much glass, I could see how in this home it's necessary, otherwise the home would feel very dark.
I wonder how this could be adapted for a more tropical climate. Like, a different kind of glass or something?
@@nunyabiznes33 glass with an infrared reflecting layer on the outside does a lot to keep a house cooler in the sun, by only letting in the "useful" light
@@MegaBanane9 Maybe also a more simple solution: outside blinds. Many European countries utilise them to keep their homes cool in the summer, and it's incredible how much they help to keep the temperature down
@@leDespicable yes, we have them too (in Germany), but I was referring specifically to the case of still letting ample light in while blocking heat
I just love this house so much. What a great use of space. Really makes you think that we could have a lot more housing if we used this style of build here and there. Very cool!
A family could never live there. This is for 2 adults at most
same here.. the house is so charming and magical and so is this lady
If zoning rules were loosened, you probably could
@@SonOfGod0600 so? Many families are not composed of kids. Which is also one of the reasons why considering a huge house with many bedrooms as a standard market staple is idiotic
I would prefer this to the shoebox condos that are constantly being built! Use of space makes such a difference.
Being in elevated spaces makes me feel safe, so I love that this house has so many levels and stairs. Super cozy looking, like an adult treehouse!
I so want my adult treehouse 🥰
Described this perfectly.
Such a cool and unique home! When I saw it from the outside I thought it would have to be very cramped but I actually really liked the design and all the different levels and the great use of light. This home looked like a beautiful nest. You don't get that nest like feeling if you have too much space around you. That's why I really liked this one.
hight is the key here,
@@eberbacher007 plus the use of mirrors and other reflective materials. its very well done
Bet you anything that if you hang out there for a day it'll feel cramped. Great design but dimensions are dimensions. Also wondering what lens they used to film with.
@@ungoyone 11mm 😂
@@sentosaco Haha exactly the length I used for interior shots.
This house is actually an architectural achievement in how it achieves so much functionality in such a small space, while still feeling full of life. It's surrounded by natural light as it travels between the two sides of the house throughout the day right out of Frank Loyd Right's school of thought. And it includes a full kitchen and bathroom. Really spectacular.
Frank Lloyd Wright
This lady reminds me of my aunt and I love how excited she gets when she explains one of her fancy vintage objects, you can really tell this is her forever home
The clothes hanger thing is goated
It better be or I'm going to snatch it from underneath her
This is great for a single person, but if you would have family such a narrow house would make it more difficult to live together. But it does seem pretty ideal Josie for a single person, lots of rooms with different functions but not too big rooms so you don’t feel too isolated or have to clean too much! And I assume she could move her vintage objects!
Well, until she's unable to climb stairs. Some forever homes take into account mobility so are single level.
Forever home plus five levels do not add up , this goes until 65ish. After that you think about old age, sell and move to "Florida" 😂
Kudos to the architect and her personal taste. It could easily have been claustrophobic instead it manages to be warm and cozy. I'm getting exhausted just thinking about those stairs but still, for such a narrow house and only having light from the front and back, I'm impressed they made it so light and cheery.
She definitely has an eye for spatial arrangement and it is impeccably decorated. For me it would be like living in an upscale bowling alley 😂
That vintage clothes rack is one of the coolest things ever!!
It's beauty in the eye of the beholder. So thoughtfully designed and I love it furnished with items that are quaint. A place with soul.
This is an amazing house. ❤ Totally my style.
This is the most fascinating home I have seen in quite a while. I love everything about it including it's original history.
I love this house. For us older folks that never bought a house and always dreamed of some cozy place to call our own, this is a dream come true.
Jessica is so lovely! It's no wonder her house is too.
I am so envious. This home has SO many spaces, and re-imagines what any person needs. Every level offers new light, new clever ideas and a new usage opportunity.
I think it's gorgeous, had I had the money, I would have jumped at this. I don't know but I love small, quirky places and this has a whole heap of them!
It calls personality, lol! I so much agree with you. The lady owner has a sensitive, artistic personality and it fully reflects in her lovely house.
Well done - the architecture, structure, design, and even locality; I love everything about this house - one of the most charming I've seen on YT.
This house is an absolute gem. What a dreamy place to call home! Not only the style of the actual house, but all the furniture and accesories truly make it beautiful.
Or just stand on the steps to access it? Seems fine. You might be overthinking this.
I actually love this house. The balconies and the reading spot/library/dining area. Surprise! It has a basement and backyard! That’s one of the better kitchen layouts for a narrow space. Where you have the option to add a narrow, movable island, rather than cabinets on each side.
So you’d pay a million bucks for this house 😂
I can see where this would be a very comfortable home for one person. It is quite lovely because you can see parts of other rooms from almost any point in the home. The wood and the white walls and the white kitchen and the light blue bathroom are all just beautiful! Narrow homes must work well since someone has lived there for over a century!
This is absolutely my favorite home so far. So comfortable and homey and not at all cramped. So many houses are cute but look so uncomfortable and inconvenient. This one actually looks very livable and even more than most could ask for.
I wish more builders and architects in Australia would build houses like this, this house has everything you need in a small footprint but is overall still 1400 sq ft, so still a sizeable home. These are the types of designs that should be taught to potential apprentice builders so the future of housing is more cozy and less wasted spaces. I love it. Also potential for more cost effective housing and more of it.
Saw the neighboring bay and gable towns and knew it was Toronto 🥰 This has the same charm as tiny house. Who knew it was width that made them that interesting. Love all the wood and natural light. The open staircase makes possible to live there without feeling claustrophobic. Must be fun to live in such a unique house!
I recognized the garbage bins! lol
@@77cns I recognized the Toronto property tax bill in her office lol...but yeah, lots of Toronto cues.
I recognized the No Stopping sign in the thumbnail
Really cool. I would have plants hanging everywhere 🌿🌱🌺
As a pipe fitter's younger brother, I think exposed copper pipes are the way to go
Ok, so I´ve seen my share of narrow houses on RUclips, but this one is first that really feels... homely... and that I would actually like to live in. Great use of space. 10/10
It's more square meters than my 3-floor house, it is so inventive made. I fell in love with it the moment she said it is 5 floors, but actually, it is more. The light is stunning. It has all, a balcony, an outside space, 3 bathrooms, and the kitchen is so spacious. I would swipe house with her any moment.
thank you so much, I used to live on Sumach street, and drove by this home many many times, I was always curious how it looked like inside, the owner has done a wonderful job, I love the bathtub :)
I absolutely LOVE this place!
BRILLIANT little abode. ❤
Love this. The design, layout and the windows for natural lighting. I can't do that many flights of stairs anymore but if I was young I would enjoy living there. Thanks Matt and Danielle 🙂❤
Thanks for checking out the video Cathy! For sure all those stairs aren't for everyone but the design and history of the house are so interesting! We also had a great day visiting and getting to meet Jessica :)
I absolutely adore this house. Such inventive uses of space and it’s so beautifully decorated 👏🏻 ❤
I lived just around the corner from this house many years ago and always wondered what it looked like inside. Just gorgeous!
What part of the world is this house in?! I'm so curious about how much it would sell for now a days!
@@FackingPREP it’s in Toronto. I would say it would sell for a few mil. Even houses in the core that are on the verge of being condemned sell for a mil and change here.
Insanely fantastic. Lovely home & lovely owner!
I just absolutely loved her style and her resourcefulness. The use of thrifted items, historical ones, and the practical feel this home has -- it wasn't designed only to look good, but to be functional for real people. I love that she showed how she hangs clothes to dry, discussed the need for toilets, and the challenges of really living there. This feels very real and cozy, and I think it was a wonderful way to take advantage of the space! Brava!
Very Cool. Very cozy with lots of light. Intriguing history. Toronto.
When I saw the glass front of the house I was concerned about privacy, but she's handled it so beautifully while maintaining a phenomenal openness in the interior. The entire property is gorgeous!
The mixture of skylights, modular furniture and the radiators gives this such an European feel!
This seems like something I'd have seen in London or maybe Amsterdam.
I love this cozy, functional, amazing home with all the separate rooms on many floors and 2 outside spaces to enjoy in nice weather. I can easily understand the owner being very happy to own this property.
Brilliant! Love how the spine of the house carries all the electrical…
I’m always impressed with someone who lives in the small house or that kind of narrow house in this case. They can arrange and adjust their space effectively and efficiently.
This house is cool as hell.
Absolutely love it!!!!! I live in Amsterdam, so the skinniness of the spaces and use of every single nook (along with furniture puzzles!) felt very familiar. The construction and finish is also delightful. Whoever designed and built it put a lot of love into it. Great stuff!
It's the moat beautiful narrow house I've ever seen!
Personally, I like to have bigger open spaces in my home, so before watching this video, I wouldn’t have thought that I would actually like this house. Both the previous and the current owners should be proud of what they have done with the place. Also I think that the fact that you have to use the stairs just to enter another room could be a solid selling point. And wow, a backyard AND a balcony! Plus, that balcony is bigger than mine, and same with the kitchen, and I live in a city apartment. Great house, cozy home!
So lovely. So Cozy.
Tall ceilings can make a small place not feel cramped. Nice layout.
I love the simplicity of it, beautiful!
Yes! It is very boat-like. A very creative use of space. Looks cozy.
Thanks for showing us your beautiful, interesting home. Very cool.
Love that sink/toilet combo in the bedroom. So efficient in space and water usage!! Why don't more of these exist!
And yet, they have a separate sink in that bathroom- struck me as odd
Gosh, this is beautifully set up.
I just love this house. Truly. I will fall asleep tonight imaging i live in it.
This is the coolest house I have ever seen!
I cannot navigate physically in this house, but I do enjoyed the tour! You would never expect so much! Love this.
That is one of the coolest house I have ever seen.
I’m sure I’m not the only person who thinks this would be an incredibly popular AirBNB!
This is such a dream house for me! I also find the woman very lovely and peaceful seeming.
Her downstairs bathroom is amazing! The office is cool too. Obviously this isn't for everyone, but it's a beautiful home and actually looks like there is a good amount of living space.
This is so pretty and cozy would love to live here
Love that vintage clothes hanger! I thought it was a piece of art...lol
So much functionality and charm is inside (and outside) this unique property!
this house is very cute and “cat like” i could imagine walking to the top story and feeling very cozy and safe
I love it!! I live in a tiny house, myself and really...they just make more sense!
Interesting house in so many levels. Looks comfortable and beautiful too in so many levels.
What a cool house! Looks great for one person.
A beautiful and unique home. Thank you for sharing.
GORGEOUS!
Looks very cozy. House boat, tree house, tiny house, all good ways to describe it.👌
this is great for any lil house let alone one from the 1800s, wow, really well put together and the design an placement looks really good.
It's a gorgeous home. It looks part tree house, and part yacht interior.
Love this home. It is so interesting.
Beautiful, thanks for letting us enjoy it. 💙
This is def in the category of all time favorites. Beautiful space. And owner has very sensitively responded to the architect’s intent.
That house and you were made for each other. It is absolutely lovely, and your smile while talking about it shows your love of it !
This actually looks crazy cosy.
I can't quite express how much I love this house
What a charming home!
This is my dream house. Also it reminds me of when I make a stunning item and can’t keep it. Like why wouldn’t the person who built this place keep it. This video is very amazing at the same time.
It's a great design and a great use of space
I absolutely love this quirky little house!
It’s so gorgeous!! I’m in love with this house holy moly!!!
What a great house! I'm so glad the house has found an owner who appreciates it and the woman has found a home to love her.
This just seems like the perfect size. Not too small and not too large. It looks like a cosy home
I love the house. I feel like every room feels warm and coizy.
Yes, many different compartments is comforting, I love this house!
Very impressive design and furnishings.
What a beautiful place! I love all those vintage finds reflecting the houses humble beginnings paired up with the modern parts of the furniture.
This would be the perfect house for me. So much light, so cozy and bright. And the small rooms feel comfy whithout feeling stifling. It looks absolutely lovely.
the wood makes it just gorgeous!
This has got to be the coolest house…I would give anything to live here!! I love anything that’s not your typical house! I wouldn’t even care how close the neighbors are lol
It's adorable.
LOVE IT. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. All the stairs will keep you fit.
You have a very lovely home. Quite beautifully arranged. Enjoy
Clever you 👌. I love it. Congratulations from the UK
Very airy, beautiful and character filled, unique house.
ohhh this house is amazing! I love what she has done with all of the spaces.
how fun! xx
This is delightfully cozy, much more warm inside than the mostly glass facade would have led me to believe it would be. Space to space it seems tight, but overall it does not feel too claustrophobic, and i feel like two people could live here comfortably without tripping over each other all the time
I'm a sucker for small and cozy houses! I'd be very happy in that house, it's very unique, very bright and very cozy. Would love to see it in person lol
The glass an the stair case and the sun roof is a game changer. Truly unique and facinaitng house
A nice bath and a nice bathroom, scattered through the house. I would never regret living in such a house.
So enthralled by this woman and this house! I love the thoughtful design and how truly magical it feels.