ROSEDALE PRIVACY
Rosedale
25 Douglas Cres. (Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive) Asking price: $5.588 million Taxes: $15,870 (2017) Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 6
MLS# C4097597
‘Icould sit in the kitchen with my coffee and look over the back garden, ravine and pool for hours,” says listing agent Rosanne Agasee of Forest Hill Real Estate. “It’s so tranquil and beautiful and it’s not even summer yet.”
She says the Realtors who have seen the house and property all comment about the beautiful garden and the kitchen. “The magical rear garden has expansive ravine views, an open-air covered dining pavilion and a cabana with a two-piece bathroom and change rooms,” Agasee says. “It’s immensely private and the views of the skyline sparkle in the distance at night. It’s breathtaking.”
The 60x132-foot lot widens to over 71 ft. at the back. The tree-wrapped backyard features two Renaissancestyle sculptures that originally came from Ed’s Warehouse Restaurant, which closed in 1999.
The house was built in 2003 and the kitchen underwent a major renovation in 2011. It’s a “gorgeous dove grey kitchen with soft gold hardware and sumptuous honed marble centre island/ backsplash and floors,” she says. It also has an integrated fridge and a large pantry.
Wainscotting, hardwood floors, french doors and an 11-ft..-high foyer with a skylight and a circular oak staircase are among the many highlights.
The living room has a Juliette balcony, a stone fireplace and french doors. The formal dining room has ample space to accommodate large groups. The library has a walkout to a balcony.
The main floor also includes a family room with a walkout to a terrace. The laundry/mud room was renovated in 2016.
An ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet, the bright master suite has an abundance of windows and a sitting room. It also has a walk-in closet and a fivepiece ensuite bathroom.
The lower level includes a billiard room, a bedroom and a bathroom.
It’s a magnificent family property. A buyer will appreciate a home on a quiet crescent in a safe tree-lined neighbourhood of multimillion dollar houses and parks, and that’s close to the Summerhill Market, Agasee says. “It’s also minutes to the Bayview Extension, which allows the resident to be in downtown Toronto in minutes. Area schools are also excellent — Bennington Heights and Branksome Hall are nearby. The neighbourhood is also close to a farmers’ market, parks and trails along the Don River.”