Luxurious home brings the outdoors in
Custom-build residence influenced by architect Frank Lloyd Wright
WESTMOUNT, ETOBICOKE Location: 18A Westmount Park Rd., Royal York Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W. Asking price: $10,018,000 Size: 4,950 sq. ft., plus 2,500 sq. ft. finished ground-floor lower level Lot: 1.32 acres, four-car detached garage, private double drive Taxes: $10,910 (2017) Bedrooms: 4 plus 1 Bathrooms: 7 With a design influenced by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this $10-million, 7,500square-foot home sits on more than 1.3 acres in an affluent community in Etobicoke.
“Our home is truly one-of-a-kind, built to the highest standards of luxury homes and smart home technology,” owner Dr. Oleg Klipitch says.
“The house features a contemporary design that was inspired by Wright’s idea of harmony and of bringing the outdoors indoors. It has more than 3,000 square feet of windows and more than 7,000 sq. ft. of exterior decks and terraces.
“Our family enjoys the outdoor living space with the large L-shaped pool and large hot tub overlooking the ravine,” Klipitch adds.
Backing onto a ravine and greenbelt, the home is steps from Humber Creek. There are schools at all levels, as well as shopping and restaurants, and golf courses within a walk or short drive. As well, the home is near Hwys. 401, 427 and 400.
“This truly one-of-a-kind, custombuilt home is barely visible from the road with a 220-foot setback from the road,” listing agent Victoria L. Joly says. “Some of the high-end finishes in the home include a leatherfinished granite centre island imported from Brazil — with a waterfall feature — in the kitchen, 12-foot ceilings throughout the main floor and solid, custom-engineered walnut staircases and walnut herringbone flooring throughout the main and second floors.
“The house and backyard are wired with a central sound system, offering the most sophisticated technology on the market,” she adds.
A long concrete slab drive leads to a detached, four-car garage. This contemporary abode has a flat roofline, a stone and stucco façade and an abundance of windows. The front yard has a stone patio and many mature trees.
The front door opens to the foyer with high ceilings, pot lights, a modern chandelier, marble flooring, two double closets, a large floor-to-ceiling mirror and a powder room. A glass wall separates the foyer from the floating stairs.
Next to the foyer is a mud room with counter and cupboard space, a sink and glass door walkout to the front.
The combined living-dining rooms are outfitted with three double French-door walkouts: two to the front patio and one to the back deck. It features ceilings more than 12 feet high, heated hardwood floors, two sets of floor-to-ceiling windows, pot lights and a contemporary light fixture.
A few steps down from the front hall is the kitchen with a large centre island/breakfast bar featuring a granite counter and waterfall feature, sleek white cupboards, heated hardwood floors, two large pendant lights, pot lights, a sheet marble backsplash, floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinetry with an attached sliding ladder and two large windows. The highend appliances include a six-burner gas stove, two built-in ovens and a built-in wine fridge.
The kitchen looks over a breakfast room with pot lights, heated hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and a double French-door walkout to the back deck.
Open to the breakfast room is a spacious family room outfitted with heated hardwood floors, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and a double French-door walkout to its own private deck.
The main floor also has an office or library with a built-in desk, three walls of floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry, heated hardwood floors, pot lights and a double glass door walkout to its own private deck.
On the second floor, the massive master bedroom includes high ceilings, heated hardwood floors, floorto-ceiling windows, pot lights, two large sitting areas, a huge walk-in closet with floor-to-ceiling shelving and organizers, and a double Frenchdoor walkout to a private balcony.
The six-piece ensuite includes a marble counter and tiles, a large circular tub, an oversized glass shower stall, twin sinks, a bidet and double French doors to a Juliet balcony.
The second, third and fourth bedrooms all have heated hardwood floors, closets and ensuites.
A laundry room with a sink, counter space and cabinetry completes this floor.
The professionally finished lower level is fully above grade with 12-foot ceilings, an L-shaped recreation room with heated ceramic flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, a double French-door walkout to a covered deck and another double Frenchdoor walkout to the pool area.
There is also an entertainment/ lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows, a built-in island and a wet bar. As well, there is an exercise room, a three-piece bathroom, a built-in wine rack/storage area, another laundry area and a bedroom with a walk-in closet and three-piece ensuite.
Also, this level has a sauna and a spa room with a massage table and cedar wood panelled walls.
The backyard features ample deck space, an L-shaped pool with a patio surround, a huge hot tub, a fireplace and a cabana, all overlooking a forested greenbelt.
To see this property contact listing agent Victoria L. Joly, Distinctive Real Estate Advisors Inc., 416-925-3140. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.