HOME FOR THE AGES
Lawrence Park; 179 Teddington Park Ave. (Mt. Pleasant Road and Lawrence Avenue); Asking price: $5.695-million; Taxes: $23,074 (2014); Bedrooms: 4+1; Bathrooms: 6; MLS # C3125629
The owner’s 65th birthday party was held here, with guests moving easily from the backyard to the family room through four sets of French doors. “We had hors d’oeuvres and a bar set up on the flagstone patio and later came inside for a buffet-style dinner,” the homeowner says.
The 26x19-foot family room, part of a major addition that was built in 2001, has a cathedral ceiling and an antique fireplace.
The owners have also hosted two Sweet Sixteen parties and numerous dinners, with guests seated around the 12-foot dining room table. The formal space has a chandelier, a picture window and mouldings on the walls and ceiling.
On cold winter days, the owners enjoy one of the home’s four functional wood-burning fireplaces. One fireplace is in the spacious living room, which also has French doors to the patio.
The elegant backyard has mature trees, manicured lawns and professionally landscaped gardens. A custom-designed gazebo offers a place to relax, while the 20x40-ft. concrete pool is a favourite place to spend hot summer days.
The treasured and traditional home, designed by renowned local Arts & Crafts architect Eden Smith, has numerous walkouts, high ceilings and large windows that keep the space light and bright. The extensive use of wood warms the space, the owner says.
The gourmet French Provincial kitchen has an island, a breakfast area and limestone flooring. Stainless steel appliances include a double oven and a warming drawer.
The spacious foyer has a custom curved staircase with wrought iron railings. The main floor also has a panelled library.
The master suite includes a five-piece ensuite bathroom, a fireplace and spiral stairs to a loft. Two other bedrooms are also on the second floor. A bedroom and a three-piece ensuite bathroom are on the third level.
Another feature is a built-in heated four-car tandem garage that has direct entry from the lower level.
The brick-and-stucco home is on an 88x161-ft. lot in the coveted Teddington Park area, says listing agent Barbara Banks of Harvey Kalles Real Estate, who has listed the property with Geraldine Del Zotto.
Teddington Park is a quiet street of estate properties. The house overlooks the Rosedale Valley Golf Course, Ms. Banks says. “It’s secluded yet close to shopping, restaurants and private schools.”