A modernized three-storey in Forest Hill
FOREST HILL Location 242 Dunvegan Rd., Spadina and Eglinton Aves. Asking price $8,250,000 Size 5,949 sq. ft., plus 2,038 sq. ft. finished basement Lot 60-by-150 feet, private drive with five parking spaces
Taxes $24,135 (2021)
Bedrooms 6 plus 1
Bathrooms 6 In the heart of Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood, this three-storey residence was built in 1929. While many of the original aspects have been maintained and restored, the home has also been modernized with an automation system, builtin speakers, a sunken family room with heated floor, and a seven-piece ensuite with a walk-in shower, a cedar sauna and a colour-therapy tub.
“I love to pamper myself in the primary bathroom, with its spa features like the indoor Finnish sauna, steam shower and chromotherapy bathtub with its colour-changing lights,” says homeowner Sharona Vainberg.
“I also love to sit on the back patio and enjoy the quiet beauty of the surrounding towering trees. At night, the built-in gas firepit is a great place to enjoy the company of family and friends,” she added.
The home is a short walk to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, schools and parks. It is also close to shopping, restaurants, businesses and Allen Rd.
“This house is one of the remaining few of the original grand Forest Hill homes. The original façade has been restored and the interior spaces updated, while keeping period elements such as the crystal door knobs, the impressive front staircase, the richly panelled walls and bookcases in the office, and a back staircase that connects the upper and lower family rooms,” says listing agent Paul Maranger.
Luxury features include a dropdown screen in the primary bedroom, hardwood floors throughout, a finished lower level, and heated garage converted to a games room.
This sophisticated home features a cut stone-and-stucco exterior, plaster detailing and brick work, copper eves, large windows, garden beds, trees, and an interlocking front patio and driveway.
Inside the main door, a front vestibule features a double closet, a twopiece bathroom and a French door that opens to the foyer with wainscotting.
Living room features include a large bay window, a gas fireplace and floating shelves.
The formal dining room is outfitted with a large, leaded-glass bay window, a chandelier, wainscotting and wall sconces.
The kitchen features an island/ breakfast bar, stone counters, ceramic tile backsplash with a handpainted inlay, stainless steel appliances, a built-in desk and butler’s pantry. Adjoining the kitchen is the sunken breakfast room combined with the family room which has a heated stone floor and two doubledoor walkouts.
The office features wood wall panels, built-in shelves and a fireplace.
On the second floor, another family room has a fireplace. The principal bedroom includes oversized windows, a sitting area, built-in shelves, a walk-in closet and a seven-piece ensuite. Two more bedrooms — both with walk-in closets — and two bathrooms complete this floor.
The third floor features three additional bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a three-piece bathroom.
The lower level contains a recreation room with a fireplace, a studio, an exercise room, a guest bedroom and a four-piece bathroom
To have a look at this property please contact the listing agents Paul Maranger and Christian Vermast, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage, 416-9609995; paulandchristianassociates.com.
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