KING OF THE HILL
The Kingsway 100 Old Mill Rd. (The Kingsway and Bloor Street) Asking price: $3.39 million Taxes: $12,980 (2014) Bedrooms: 5+2 Bathrooms: 6 MLS# W3331074
The Kingsway i s one of the premiere areas of Toronto, but it is not as top- of- mind as other high- end neighbourhoods in the city. It’s slightly west of downtown and is a treasured location for jetsetters who want to be close to the airport and to downtown, says listing agent Frank Leo of Re/ Max West Realty. The property is close to amenities and the subway.
The size of this property ( 60x350 feet) is also impressive. The landscaped backyard provides a private oasis complete with a pool, a cabana and patios (one of which seats a dozen for dining under a canopy). Flagstones lead past the pool, to the edge of the Humber River ravine and views over its treetops.
In addition to its location and setting, 100 Old Mill Rd. offers a stately renovated house that’s appealing to those who want a home that exudes charm, character and luxury, Leo says. “It’s not cookie cutter.”
The original charm was retained but a renovation and addition took the living space up a notch, providing luxuriously finished rooms for everyday living and entertaining.
Entry is via a portico and a front door that opens on to a large foyer for welcoming guests. The open-concept living room has a fireplace; the dining room is formal for fashionable entertaining. A walkout leads from the reno- vated family- size kitchen to a sunroom that has calming backyard views. The mainfloor family room also has a walkout to the sunroom, which has heated floors.
The master bedroom is an elegant space with a fireplace to help create a cosy ambience. A seven- piece ensuite bathroom is a luxury to be enjoyed every day. A walkout leads from the bedroom to a spectacular rooftop balcony with glass railings and views of the backyard and beyond.
Four additional bedrooms and a separate office are also on the second floor.
The l ower l evel has an open-concept recreation room outfitted with a fireplace, a wet bar and nanny’s quarters.