Custom-built, contemporary and eco-friendly
Modern residence perfect for active business professionals
Location: 52 Burrows Ave., Kipling Ave. and Rathburn Rd. Asking price: $2,695,000 Size: about 4,200 sq. ft. Lot: 50-by-110 feet, built-in two-car garage, private double drive Taxes: $4,407 (2018) Bedrooms: 4 plus 1 Bathrooms: 5
Contemporary, custom-built and packed with luxury ecofriendly features, this newly constructed home is steps from aravine and a golf club in Islington Centre neighbourhood.
Highlights include Italian porcelain tiles, European-made entry doors, a large skylight, many custom built-ins, wallsized living room windows, a built-in oak breakfast table and a marble slab wall in the master bedroom ensuite.
“I have ensured this house was built to the highest of craftsmanship and standards,” says homeowner Matthew Tautt, who grew up in the area and enjoys its “strong sense of community.”
“This location is ideal for active people. Between the parks, ravines, bike paths and tennis clubs, there is an endless array of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors for the whole family,” Tautt says. “Also, because of its close proximity to the airport, a GO station and highways, the area seems to attract a lot of savvy business professionals.”
“This modern-designed home offers many upgrades, including limestone and marble slabs, glass railings, custom concrete, Graff faucets, European-made turn-and-tilt windows, a theatre room, a gym, an outdoor fireplace, a kitchen with dovetail wooden drawers, two laundry rooms, extensive millwork throughout, a radiant in-floor heated basement, built-in speakers throughout and an entertainment package, including two TVs and a movie projector,” says listing agent and the homeowner’s father, Greg Tautt.
The exterior of this striking and modern home is a combination of stucco, brick and Ipe wood siding. It has clean lines, a slightly sloped roof, a front twostorey balcony, large front window, double-car drive, built-in garage and a covered front entrance.
A porcelain tile floor, a double closet, an exposed brick wall and a powder room are highlights of the foyer.
The hall has a large skylight, a chandelier, a staircase with a stainless-steel-and-glass rail, plus an iPad-controlled security system.
Afocal point of the living room is a four-foot linear fireplace with a concrete and marble surround. It also has a hardwood floor, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, pot lights and a walkout.
The dining room has a drop ceiling, a hardwood floor, pot lights, a large floor-to-ceiling window and millwork.
A centre island with white stone counter and modern light feature is the focus of the con- temporary kitchen. There’s also a double sink, wall-to-wall sleek custom cabinetry, stainless steel oversized appliances, a built-in breakfast table and pot lights.
A family room or office contains a hardwood floor, a wallto-wall TV unit with storage and a floor-to-ceiling window.
There is a main floor mud room with a closet and direct access to the garage.
The second-floor master bedroom features a coffered ceiling, a built-in TV unit, a wall of windows, a sitting area, and two walk-in closets with a large mirror and makeup space. Its fivepiece ensuite contains in-floor heating, a frameless shower stall, a floor-to-ceiling wall of cabinetry, a marble slab wall and a stand-alone tub.
There are three more bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and walk-in closets. A fourpiece bathroom and a laundry room complete this level. There are heated floors throughout the finished lower level, a theatre room with wallto-wall custom millwork cabinetry, a drop ceiling, a built-in screen and a projector. There is also a gym, a built-in wine rack, a second laundry room and a three-piece bathroom.
The backyard has a patio, mature trees, landscaping, green space and an outdoor fireplace.
To have a look at this property, contact listing agent Gregory Tautt, Royal Le Page Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, 416-768-3924; royallepagelakeshore.com.