HOLD COURT
Forest Hill 200 Glenayr Rd. (Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue) Asking price: $3.978 million Taxes: $18,954 (2015) Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 4 MLS # 3403818
The decision to buy didn’t take long — the current owners were drawn by the curb appeal and the quality and design of this superbly finished custom home.
“I hadn’t seen any other houses that looked to be finished the way this one is,” the homeowner says. “It maintains the integrity of the area yet is contemporary/modern inside.”
Built with an exterior of hand-cut stone, the home has a matching two-car garage that looks like a coach house. The cleverly designed outdoor living area has a stone fireplace and courtyard that serves as a private patio and entertaining space. “It’s like a country retreat,” the homeowner says.
The kitchen/great room, the homeowner’s favourite space, has walkouts to the backyard. “The great room/kitchen is a place where everyone congregates — where food, friends and family come together.”
The approximately 4,000- square- foot house offers hardwood flooring, fine cabinetry, high ceilings on three levels and lots of open space. “It is wonderful if you have young children. There’s lots of space to run around. But it’s also a show house for entertaining,” she says.
The l i ving and dining rooms provide bright, classic entertaining areas. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparation of casual or formal meals. An office is also on the main floor.
Another relaxing retreat, the master suite includes a sitting room for quiet relaxation and a six- piece ensuite bathroom.
The finished lower level has an oversize recreation room/ games room, a nanny’s room, storage and a gym that has four wall-mounted televisions. “The basement is quite special. It has high ceilings and looks more like a living room,” the homeowner says.
Another advantage — the home is move- in ready. “You don’t have to do anything, not even paint. It’s exceptionally well maintained,” the homeowner says. Even though it was built more than 10 years ago, “visitors marvel when they enter because it looks like it was built a few years ago.”
The 50x130-ft. corner property offers a stunning setting within walking distance of schools, the subway, Lower Village shops and restaurants, says listing agent Leslie Dennis of Harvey Kalles Real Estate.