SOLD | Listed for $21.8M
DescriptionA famed and much-admired house belonging to a family who has owned it for 65 years, this premier property has never before been on the market until now. Built in six phases and extensively renovated as needed, the imposing 23,000 plus square feet of living area, copper-roofed home on 6.6 plus acres has hosted a bevy of distinguished guests including members of the British royal family, world statesmen such as Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon, as well as great stars of the theatre, film and media world. Located down a winding driveway framed by elm, cherry and linden trees, this unique Bridle Path estate is hidden from the road without another building in sight, retaining the serene atmosphere of a country retreat while just fifteen minutes from downtown.
**Welcome Home.** * 6.6 acre property within the premier Bridle Path neighbourhood // 23,000+ sqft of living area * Main residence includes 6 bedrooms, 9 full baths, 3 half baths plus a 2 bed, 1.5 bath caretaker suite // Efficiency style coach house apartment * Grand 3-story foyer with imposing staircase * Multiple reception and entertaining rooms // High ceilings, picture windows, working fireplaces * Chef’s Kitchen // Butler’s pantry with an adjoining open breakfast room * Grand terraces overlooking lush lawns and orchard // Mature Magnolia and Willow trees and more * 15 minutes from downtown Toronto **Grand Masterpiece.** * Master suite with walkout terrace // His & Her sitting rooms and baths // Private boudoir * Two
2 story, libraries // Billiard room // Media room * Indoor pool with slab granite framed Jacuzzi spa // Floor to ceiling windows & French doors * Copper domed chapel // Cardinal consecrated sanctuary otherwise Meditation or reading rooms with reception * Seclude walled garden // two French antique wall fountain
Offering various options for entertaining, the estate boasts a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry with an adjoining open breakfast room, as well as a double-doored dining room. Host a formal sit-down dinner for fifty-plus, give a grand ball or indulge in cozy times with friends and intimates around the working fireplaces throughout the house. In spring and summer enjoy the magic of its secret walled garden with French antique wall fountain or grand terraces with sweeping views of lawns, orchard, flowering magnolia trees, mature willows and the serene sound of tiered fountains.
Crafted and constructed by world-renowned architect Thierry W. Despont—whose clients have included Gianni Agnelli, Stavros Niarchos, Bill Gates and Calvin Klein — the magnificent Georgian house boasts triple storied and galleried libraries and a large indoor swimming pool with extensive skylight, carved granite Jacuzzi, double changing rooms, exercise room and French doors lining one side that can fully be opened onto gardens. The copper domed chapel has been consecrated by two Cardinals and contains charming rooms for contemplation and reading.
Vibrant. Cultural. Cosmopolitan. As the capitol of the Province of Ontario, Toronto is a hub of commerce, finance and industry. With one of the most diverse populations in the world — more than 100 languages spoken — the city’s multi-cultural labor force drives it’s ranking in the top 10 financial centres globally. It is one of the safest, cleanest and greenest cities in the world.
Buyer's Premium
12%
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Co-Broker Compensation
2%
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26 Park Lane Circle, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1Z7, Canada
This property is listed for sale by N. Barry Cohen, Broker of Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage, 183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON M2N4Y9. (416) 223-1818. Concierge Auctions, ULC — 100 King Street West, Ste 5600, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9, Canada — is the provider of auction marketing services and is a not a licensed brokerage. The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, Auctioneer, and the Sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are fully protected and encouraged to participate. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details.
