House of the Week: $2.5 million for a spacious west-end new build surrounded by three golf courses
Address : 28 Twyford Rd.
Neighbourhood : Princess-Rosethorn
Agent : Pauline Saliba, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Price : $2,499,000
The Place : A brand-new, four-bedroom home sandwiched between Islington , St. George’s and Lambton golf and country clubs in Etobicoke.
Bragging Rights : The deep soaker tub in the master bath offers one of the best views in the house through an entire corner made of windows.
Big Selling Point : A chef’s dream kitchen is stocked with Wolf wall and steam ovens, a full-sized Gaggeneau fridge and freezer, a separate 101-bottle wine fridge and a massive 10-foot working island clad in bianco macabus quartz (it looks like marble but is more durable and requires less maintenance).
Possible Deal Breaker : The massive patch of green out back is just dying for a swimming pool.
By the Numbers :
• $2,499,000
• $6,874 in property taxes (estimate)
• 4,400 square feet
• 2,200 square foot lower level
• 600+ bottle mahogany wine cellar
• 5 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 storeys
• 2 parking spots
• 2 fireplaces
• 1 soundproof theatre room
• 1 gas barbeque line
259574 The exterior of the home is clad in brick and stone, and features a covered front porch 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0_1.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0_1/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0_1 0 0
259575 The living room features hardwood floors just beyond the entryway 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-0 0 0
259576 A gas fireplace surrounded by marble 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-1.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-1/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-1 0 0
259577 Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the living room 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-2.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-2/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-2 0 0
259578 The dining room has illuminated ceilings and full-height windows 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-3.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-3/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-3 0 0
259579 An exit from the dining room to the kitchen 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-5.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-5/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-5 0 0
259582 Full-height windows brighten the family room 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-8.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-8/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-8 0 0
259580 The fireplace in the family room is surrounded by brick 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-6.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-6/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-6 0 0
259581 The open-concept family room gives onto the kitchen 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-7.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-7/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-7 0 0
259583 The open-concept layout extends to the kitchen, which has a walk-out to the back porch 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-9.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-9/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-9 0 0
259584 The marble island in the kitchen can seat at least four 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-10.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-10/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-10 0 0
259585 The island centrepiece is made from bianco macabus quartz 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-11/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-11 0 0
259586 The kitchen features stainless steel Wolf and Sub Zero appliances 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-12.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-12/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-12 0 0
259587 It also has a wine fridge to complement the wine cellar area in the basement 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-13.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-13/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-13 0 0
259588 The wall-mounted vanity with oblong sink creates a unique atmosphere in the powder room 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-15.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-15/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-15 0 0
259589 Stairs leading from the main floor to the second floor, complete with slatted wood planks and modern glass banister 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-16.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-16/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-16 0 0
259590 The second-floor corner den features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking backyard 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-17.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-17/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-17 0 0
259591 Large windows and hardwood flooring in the master bedroom 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-18.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-18/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-18 0 0
259592 The master bedroom also features double-door entry and vaulted ceilings<br />
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259593 Marble-clad ensuite with glass-walled walk-in shower, soaker tub, double vanity and corner window looking out to backyard 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-20.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-20/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-20 0 0
259594 Another view of the master ensuite bathroom 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-21.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-21/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-21 0 0
259595 Walk-in closet with built-in custom closets 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-22.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-22/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-22 0 0
259596 The upstairs washroom with built-in glass shower stall 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-25.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-25/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-25 0 0
259597 Wine storage with built-in racks, located in the basement 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-26.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-26/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-26 0 0
259598 The backyard’s covered deck off the kitchen 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-29.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-29/ virtual-tour-106262-mls-high-res-image-29 0 0
259573 The sizeable backyard is fully fenced-in 28 Twyford Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-88-1369575155-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-88-1369575155.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/virtual-tour-106262-88-1369575155.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-28-twyford-road/slide/virtual-tour-106262-88-1369575155/ virtual-tour-106262-88-1369575155 0 0
you are so going to need window coverings……