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Dear Ms. MacKenzie,
My mom is starting to look for a condo in Toronto, Ontario. We're confused as to what the requirements are for listing a room as a bedroom on MLS.ca. Does a bedroom require both a window which opens directly to the outside and a closet? Would a room which has french doors and a closet, but no window, that connects to a dining or living room with a window be considered a den, or a bedroom?
Also, a full bathroom must contain a toilet, sink and tub, not just a toilet, sink and shower? The former would be a bathroom, while the latter would be a half bath?
Thank you.
Jennifer.
Hello Jennifer and thank you for your question. In my opinion the true definition of a bedroom is one that has a closet and a window directly to the outside. However, over the years I have seen properties listed as two bedrooms when there's only a closet in the room and no window. I've also seen it with a window and no closet, similar to the one you described as having french doors.
I would classify a 1/2 bath as a two piece bath with toilet and sink. As long as there is somewhere to bathe then it would be classified as a full bath. Full baths can have either a shower, tub with shower or tub with separate shower. Depending on whether it's a single or double sink, we classify these as three, four or five piece bathrooms.
Regards,
Penny
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| Comment | Thank you for your time and answering I've seen definitions stretched both ways, e.g., my father's 1 + 1/2 bath = 2 3 piece baths, but usually it's the other way and that is confusing when comparing places! Jenn. :) | ||
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Penny MacKenzie
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General Residential Real Estate, Real Estate Agency, Real Estate Terminology, Real Estate Marketing
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Penny MacKenzie is a full time Burlington Real Estate Agent with over 15 years of experience. An active member of the Burlington Business Community Penny is Past President of The Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Past Chair of Tourism Burlington. Penny has also served on the Board of Directors of the Burlington Art Centre Foundation. Penny is also past chair and co-founder of Party In Pink an incredible women only fundraiser for Breast Cancer Support Services. In just four short years this event has raised over $250,000 in support of women who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
As a full time Realtor Penny is experienced in the Burlington and Area real estate market. She has personally handled all types of real estate transactions, however, she is an Experienced Residential Realtor, qualified to help families reach their residential home buying and selling goals.
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Hamilton-Burlington Real Estate Board, Oakville-Milton Real Estate Board, Ontario Real Estate Board, Canadian Real Estate Board
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Licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty the fastest growing Real Estate Company in Canada!
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