Spacious abode with a pool oasis
Custom residence was home to former coach, player for Maple Leafs
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Location: 72 Eastglen Cres., Kipling Ave. and Burnhamthorpe Rd.
Asking price: $2,499,000 Size: about 3,500 sq. ft., plus about 1,600 sq. ft. finished basement
Lot: 50-by-150 feet, two-car attached garage, in-ground pool Taxes: $9,828 (2018) Bedrooms: 4 plus 2 Bathrooms: 5 This custom-built, luxury abode with a backyard that adjoins a park was once home to Randy Carlyle, former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach and a player for the team in the late ’70s.
Built in 2011, it has custom built-ins, wainscotting, coffered ceilings, crown mouldings and high ceilings as some of the luxury interior details throughout the home.
“It is spacious and open, which makes it great for entertaining,” says homeowner Melissa Howie. “In the summer, we spend a lot of time in the backyard as it is a perfect hangout for family and friends with its covered back porch, inground pool and patio. “We back onto Glen Park where the neighbours organize events including a Family Fun Fair, fireworks, and movie nights,” Howie says. “The park has two tennis courts, a gazebo, a playground and a splash pad.
“Our central location means that we can be at the airport in less than 10 minutes, downtown Toronto in 20 minutes, or at Square One shopping mall in 20 minutes,” she says about easy access to Hwys. 427 and 401. The house is also close to golf courses and is walking distance to schools.
“This home is truly high-end, from the exterior natural stone workmanship to the extensive list of interior finishes, appliances and trim found throughout the home. The current homeowners recently completed a fully fenced backyard oasis with the outdoor pool, covered porch and landscaped grounds,” says listing agent Josh Miller.
The stately front design has a stone exterior, peaked roof, covered front porch, light sconces, interlocking brick walkout and an impressive arched entrance. An oversized solid wood door opens to the foyer with a marble tile floor, wainscotting, a double closet, a huge skylight and large crystal light fixture.
The living room contains a bay window, pot lights, crown moulding, wall sconces and a hardwood floor.
The dining room is outfitted with a coffered ceiling, a crystal chandelier-style light fixture, hardwood floor, crown moulding, two windows and wainscotting.
There’s plenty of counter and cupboard space in the spacious kitchen that also includes granite counters, an island/breakfast bar with pendant lights, pot lights, ceramic tile backsplash, hardwood floor, built-in wine rack, and high-end stainless steel appliances. It has an adjoining breakfast room.
Features of the family room include a coffered ceiling, pot lights, a hardwood floor and picture window. The gas fireplace has a detailed, floor-to-ceiling wood surround.
The main floor also has a powder room and a mud room with built-ins and direct access to the attached garage.
Highlights of the master bedroom are crown moulding, a box ceiling, a bay window, hardwood floor, large walk-in closet with custom built-in organizers and a five-piece marble ensuite with two vanity sinks, a separate shower stall and stand alone tub.
A secondary bedroom has a double closet and a four-piece ensuite. The other two bedrooms also have double closets and share a five-piece ensuite with a separate vanity area. As well, this level has a laundry room.
Fully finished, the lower floor features a recreation room with a corner fireplace and a double garden door walk-up. As well, there is an exercise room, two bedrooms with double closets, a three-piece bathroom and a cold room.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Josh Miller, Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty Inc., Brokerage, 416-572-1016; joshmillerhomes.ca.
Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.