A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Mimico 8 Miles Rd. (Lake Shore Boulevard West and Royal York Road) Asking price: $4.898 million Taxes: $13,250 (2017) Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 6 MLS# W3850973
Eight Miles Road is a feast for the senses — listen to the relaxing sound of waves on the shoreline, feel the cool water on your toes, breathe in the fresh air, enjoy a magnificent country/city view and enjoy the taste of al fresco dining under the stars.
Movies have been filmed and some pretty awesome parties have been held here. The Canada Day 150 party and watching the fireworks over the CN Tower was epic, says listing agent Gianni Melchiorre of ReMax West Realty. “The view is without doubt the best feature. Each room provides breathtaking view of the lake and Toronto skyline.”
Water activities are practically at the doorstep. The Mimico property has 104 ft. of Lake Ontario waterfront and private lake access.
The seven- bedroom, six-bathroom home has approximately 3,500 square feet of living space plus a finished lower level. “The lower level is pretty sweet entertaining space and has a walkout to a covered porch and the backyard,” Melchiorre says.
Features i nclude l arge windows, high ceilings and unique finishes such as teak and raw marble floors. Floorto- ceiling windows provide views and light, and fireplaces with stone mantels imported from Europe are interior focal points. The twostorey great room is a place to soak in the views.
A gas barbecue and a marble table make al fresco dining a breeze.
The home was built around 1998 and t he f amily has enjoyed the grand residence and its waterfront location since.
It will appeal to a savvy investor, a professional ready to build a landmark home, someone who enjoys lake and city living or someone who doesn’t want to commute to a cottage. It’s unexpected to be able to buy waterfront so close to the city, he says.
“There are not many properties like this in terms of single- family residential lots of this size, this close to the core. The larger lots, when sold, tend to be getting rezoned and redeveloped for higher density. There isn’t much opportunity to build your own recreational property within the city limits.”