Sale of the Week: the $1.96-million home that proves Lawrence Manor is a hotbed for new-builds

The History: An investor bought the property several years ago for around $900,000, tore down the preexisting red-brick bungalow and replaced it with this custom design. He and his wife originally intended to live in it, but then they found a different location that suited them better.

The Fate: The street is turning into an enclave of contemporary homes. It tends to attract buyers like the empty-nesters who bought this hip house for entertaining.

The Sale: The interlocking parking pad behind the home put off some potential buyers seeking a traditionally landscaped backyard, but the property still received three offers within 19 days on the market, finally closing at $1,960,000. According to the agent, that’s the most a home with 30-foot frontage has sold for in the Lawrence Manor area.

By the Numbers:

• $1,960,000 • $30,000 Miele kitchen-appliance package • 2,700 square feet above grade, approximately • 97 per cent of list price • 19 days on the market • 8 months old • 5 bathrooms • 4+1 bedrooms • 4 spaces on the parking pad, accessible by laneway • 3 offers • 1-car built-in garage