Sale of the Week: the $5.9-million home that proves mansions can be tough to sell

The History: The seller, a prominent figure in Canada’s tech industry, hired a developer to build the mansion in 2006. It replaced a bungalow erected on the site in the ‘50s or ‘60s.

The Fate: The buyers are a younger couple who were attracted to the property’s many amenities.

The Sale: The property was originally put on the market, last year, for $7.9 million. It dropped in price to $6.395 million in February. In August, a new selling agent priced it at $6 million and used what he describes as an “aggressive” mix of local and international marketing to lure buyers. Of three offers, two came from overseas, but the winner was a local. The agent represented both parties, resulting in a double-ended deal that made for a smoother sale.

By the Numbers:

• $5,900,000 • 14,000 square feet, approximately • 98 per cent of list price • 79 days on the market, this time around • 8 years old • 5 washrooms • 2+2 bedrooms • 3 attempts to sell • 3 offers • 3-car attached garage • 2 price changes • 0.75 acres