HOME OF THE WEEK
Custom-built 8,000 sq. ft. home is surrounded by five acres of land in King City,
KING CITY
Location: 219 Cavell Ave., Keele Street and 16th Sideroad
Asking price: $4,480,000 Size: about 6,000 sq. ft. Lot: 349-by-624 feet, four-car built-in garage, private drive, in-ground pool Taxes: $12,149 (2019) Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 8 This custom-built, two-storey with more than 8,000 sq. ft. of living space on three levels is surrounded by about five acres of land.
Luxury highlights include vaulted ceilings, four fireplaces, walk-in closets and full ensuites in all five bedrooms, and a lower level theatre room with radiant heated floors.
“What attracted me to the lot was the Muskoka-like ambience, the walking trails and the privacy the mature trees provided. I wanted the home to have large open spaces and natural light filling every room,” says homeowner and small builder Costas Costantinou.
“I envisioned a home that would be conducive to a large family and entertaining. The construction began in 2016 and took two years to complete, with a lot of attention given to quality craftsmanship and details,” Costantinou adds.
About a five-minute drive to shopping and restaurants in King City, the home is also close to Aurora as well as Seneca College’s King campus, schools, golf clubs, a GO station and Highway 400.
“This exceptional house features a gourmet kitchen that walks-out to a raised, enclosed terrace that opens to a flagstone patio — both overlooking the private grounds which include a saltwater pool, a surrounding patio and fully equipped cabana,” says listing agent Voula Argyropoulos.
“The home has large windows throughout … heated floors in all the eight bathrooms, a walkout lower level and a four-car garage for ample parking.”
The stately brick-and-stone front exterior features a central entrance with columns and balcony, symmetrical peaked roofs and a double entry door.
The foyer features a marble tiled floor, a sitting area and a double closet.
It leads to a small curved staircase to the main living level and second-floor, curved staircase that opens to a soaring ceiling and a massive crystal chandelier.
Overlooked from the second floor, the open great room features a cathedral ceiling, massive window, gas fireplace with detailed plaster surround, wall sconces, a recessed box ceiling, large pendant light fixture and hardwood floor.
The living room has a coffered ceiling, three windows, a hardwood floor and gas fireplace.
A coffered ceiling, pot lights, a crystal chandelier, hardwood floor and double entry door are features of the dining room.
The spacious kitchen is outfitted with a huge centre island/ breakfast bar with three pendant lights and pot lights, builtin cabinetry, granite counters, crown moulding, a hardwood floor, plenty of cabinetry, highend stainless steel appliances — including two ovens — a built-in desk, a pantry, a double garden door walkout to the terrace and a walk-through to a severy. The kitchen adjoins with a breakfast room.
The main floor library contains wood-panelled walls, a hardwood floor, a gas fireplace with built-ins on both sides and a large window.
A main-floor guest bedroom and two, two-piece bathrooms complete this level.
The large, second-floor master bedroom is appointed with double entry doors, a hardwood floor, a sitting area, a large walkin closet and a five-piece ensuite.
There are three more bedrooms on this floor, all with walk-in closets and four-piece ensuites.
A convenient laundry room is also on this level.
The finished lower level has a large recreation room with a heated marble tile floor and pot lights, another room with a hardwood floor, a theatre room, a two-piece bathroom, a walkout to the backyard and direct access the garage.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Voula Argyropoulos, Hammond International Properties Limited, Brokerage, 877-702-7870; Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.