ENTERTAIN IN STYLE
Thornhill 121 Elgin St. (John Street and Henderson Avenue) Asking price: $7.998 million Taxes: $24,939 (2017) Bedrooms: 4+2 Bathrooms: 9 MLS# N3965255
The Elgin Estate, an approximately 11,000- square- foot home of splendid proportions and magnificent spaces designed for entertaining in style, was built in 2007 for its current owners.
When t hey saw it, t he owners “loved the 100x300foot property that offers lots of privacy and space,” says interior designer Jeffrey Douglas.
A heated driveway leads on to park- like grounds that include lush lawns and mature trees. Together with an attached garage, there is a total of 19 parking spaces to accommodate many partygoers’ vehicles.
Inside, Douglas says he created a “dramatic Deco- eclectic departure from the classical exterior.”
The best features, he says, are the bright open kitchen, professional gymnasium and a great central view over a classical outdoor pool.
Each room has a dramatic touch through the use of colour, whimsical wallcoverings and textures, the designer says.
Floors are heated for comfort and rooms are embellished with master- crafted finishes, says listing agent Jerry Hammond of Hammond International Properties, who has co- listed the property with Verna Debono.
The home includes formal rooms, galleries, a home theatre and a wine cellar. A fireplace in the living room and a moulded ceiling, a wall of walkouts and a chandelier in the dining room are highlights.
The kitchen has a breakfast bar/centre island, an eating area overlooking the pool and doors to a covered seating area. The family room and office have built- ins that offer easy storage and display space.
The walkout lower level has convenient access to the backyard retreat, where there is a terrace for sunning and relaxing, as well as patio for fresco dining poolside. “The backyard has a variety of outdoor spaces to entertain, including a wonderful pergola and plenty of space for sunbathing in a private setting,” Douglas says.
The home is in Old Thornhill, a highly desirable neighbourhood. One-hundred-foot lots are extremely desirable. This lot is almost 300 feet deep and backs on to green space, Hammond says. “It’s extremely private. It will appeal to an executive or a captain of industry, most likely with children, or an overseas buyer who would like the cachet of Elgin Street, close to Yonge Street shops, parks, nature trails, fine dining and private schools.”
Public transit and a golf course are also nearby.