The Dreamiest Co-Owned Lane House

Welcome to Nutmeg House: The Dreamy Lanehouse made possible through Shared Vision, Thoughtful Design and Intentional Living.

Nestled in a quiet Toronto neighbourhood, Nutmeg House is more than just a beautiful property—it’s a bold vision of intentional, urban co-ownership that has blossomed into a true community.

Four individuals came together not just to co-purchase a home, but to co-create a new way of living. The goal? To live meaningfully in the city while sharing space, resources, and responsibility. With foresight, generosity, and a little design magic, Nutmeg House is the lane house that became a reflection of the values that Husmates was built to support.

Planning with Purpose

From day one, the original co-owners of Nutmeg House had a clear long-term vision. One couple would eventually build a laneway suite and transition out of the main house's lower apartment. This wasn’t an exit—it was a planned evolution. When the time came, they invited another couple to join their co-ownership group and take over the lower unit, adding fresh energy to an already thriving home dynamic.

That’s what co-ownership is about at Husmates—it’s not just about buying property together; it’s about creating a flexible, future-minded framework that allows people to grow within community.

A Home That Adapts with You

Designed by the talented Simone Ferkul, the new laneway house is a soft-spoken stunner. Thoughtful materials, clever storage, and just enough personality make it feel both private and deeply connected to the broader property. For the couple that moved in, it offered autonomy without separation.

Meanwhile, the lower-level apartment of the main house was refreshed to welcome new co-owners. Because the original owners designed with adaptability in mind, no dramatic renovations were needed—just a warm welcome to co-owners who were not part of the original group.

Community, With Room to Breathe

One of the most powerful elements of this co-owned home isn’t visible in photos—it’s in how the residents relate to each other. From shared meals in the garden to collaborative projects, the vibe here is grounded, generous, and clear-eyed. Decisions are made collectively, with the help of a co-ownership agreement facilitated through Husmates, and every person has a say in how the house evolves.

In a city where affordability and isolation often go hand-in-hand, Nutmeg House is proof that sharing ownership doesn’t mean sacrificing individuality—it means living with intention.

What We’re Learning

This co-owned home alongside the Nutmeg House has become a quiet north star for the Husmates community. It’s taught us that good design, clear communication, and a dash of future planning can turn a simple multiplex home into a thriving ecosystem of support.

As more households across Canada explore co-ownership as a real alternative to traditional real estate models, stories like this remind us: you don’t have to do it alone. With the right co-owners, and the right support, home can be exactly what you need it to be—today and tomorrow.

Thinking of building your own Nutmeg House?
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Embrace the future of homeownership with Husmates. Explore how you can create your own co-ownership success story today!

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