Unique design inspired by art deco movement
Two-year rebuild project added new foundation, waterproof membrane
WILLOWDALE Location: 92 Glendora Ave., Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. E. Asking price: $3,298,000 Size: about 3,600 sq. ft., plus a 1,400sq.-ft. finished basement Lot: 52-by-118-ft., single-car attached garage, private drive Taxes: $9,817 (2016) Bedrooms: 4 plus 1 Bathrooms: 6 Situated in a prime North York location, on a residential street steps from the vibrant Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. intersection, this renovated, contemporary estate includes four bedrooms — all with ensuites.
“The location of our home is especially suited for a young, urban couple with children. The district has high-calibre Toronto schools. And there are shops, theatres and restaurants just a few blocks away that are convenient for any family. Parks and tennis courts are at the end of our street,” homeowner Ennio Naccarato says.
“The best part about our residence is its unique design. It is inspired by the art deco movement . . . Some of the highlights are the exterior Gothic light fixtures; wide-plank, handscraped, white oak hardwood floors throughout and soaring main-floor ceilings.
“When my wife and I purchased this property in late 2009, it was a wartime bungalow typical of North York. In late 2010, we began a twoyear process of gutting and rebuilding every aspect of our home. We added a new layer of foundation and a waterproof membrane,” Naccarato says, adding that attention to detail was a priority, including in the highly designed front garden.
The home is short walk to the Yonge and Sheppard subway lines. It is also close to the Toronto Centre for the Arts, North York Central public library, Mel Lastman Square and about a 10-minute drive to Bayview Village Shopping Centre.
“This sleek custom-designed home has a high-gloss European white kitchen with Miele appliances and a surround sound system,” listing agent Andrew Ipekian says. “The master bedroom has two large his and hers closets and an ensuite featuring a waterfall feature that fills the free-standing bathtub.
“With imported tile, floating stairs, high ceilings and quality windows and doors, this home makes a great first and lasting impression,” Ipekian adds.
This stately home features a stucco exterior, outdoor lighting and a double front door with intricately designed glass inserts. With the professional front garden landscaping, it has great curb appeal.
Plenty of natural light fills the foyer with its large-tile porcelain floor, pot lights and a double coat closet.
On one side of the foyer is the living room with a large picture window overlooking the front gardens, a hardwood floor and pot lights.
The expansive dining room contains a hardwood floor, a hand- blown Venetian glass chandelier, pot lights, a picture window and a tray ceiling.
In the roomy kitchen is a wall of windows overlooking the backyard, a centre island/breakfast bar with pendant lights, quartz counters, pot lights, high-end stainless steel appliances including a built-in oven and steamer, a hardwood floor, a basin sink and plenty of sleek cabinetry. The adjoining breakfast room features a hardwood floor and large windows and a double French door walkout to a deck.
The main-floor family room has a hardwood floor, high ceilings, pot lights, three large picture windows on one wall, two more tall windows and an electric fireplace with a builtin niche for a widescreen TV.
As well, there’s an office with double French doors, hardwood floor, pot lights and a picture window. A contemporary powder room completes this floor.
On the second floor, the master bedroom features huge floor-to-ceiling windows across one wall, a hardwood floor, an electric fireplace with a built-in niche for a large-screen TV, pot lights, plus his and hers walk-in closets with built-in shelving and organizers.
The master five-piece ensuite has twin floating sinks, a large window, a separate glass shower stall and a stand-alone oval tub with a waterfall feature on one wall.
There are three more bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and ensuites. The laundry room is also on the second floor and has a ceramic-tile floor and built-in cabinetry.
The lower level is professionally finished and includes a recreation room with a porcelain floor, a gas fireplace and outside access to the side of the house.
There is an extra bedroom with a hardwood floor, a built-in closet and a three-piece ensuite. Another threepiece bathroom is on this level. There is also an exercise room in the basement.
The fully fenced backyard has a small deck, a large interlocking brick patio and walkways, green space, garden beds, a garden shed and several mature trees.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent: Andrew Ipekian; Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty, Brokerage, 416-572-1016; Ipekian.ca; ipekian.ca/listings/92-glendora-ave. 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.