House of the Week: $2.7 million for a contemporary cube in Mississauga’s glitzy Lorne Park
ADDRESS: 1287 Birchview Drive
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Lorne Park, Mississauga
AGENT: Richard F. Vieira, RE/MAX Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage
PRICE: $2,699,000
THE PLACE: A dominating presence on an otherwise quiet street dotted with traditional family homes, this glass, wood and stone structure isn’t what you would expect to find in trendy Lorne Park.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The tricked-out gourmet kitchen is at the centre of the main-floor living area; it’s stocked with the latest appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. Entertaining will be an excuse to play with your massive side-by-side fridge, double-oven with warming drawer and two—that’s right, two—dishwashers.
BIG SELLING POINT: No expense has been spared on the interior, which boasts marble floors, spa-like bathrooms, high-end appliances and carefully thought-out millwork that makes the home feel move-in ready.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: With all those floor-to-ceiling glass walls, you may feel like you live in a fish bowl. Alternatively, you’ll be in a prime position to stay on top of everything that’s happening in your ’hood.
BY THE NUMBERS :
• $2,699,000
• $11,000 (interim taxes)
• 8 parking spaces (including a two-car garage)
• 5 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 fireplaces (including a triple fireplace in the kitchen)
• 2 storeys
• 1 lap pool
118899 A spacious glass shower and darker colour scheme sets this bathroom apart 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_22.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_22/ feb12hotwbirchview_22 0 0
A spacious glass shower and darker colour scheme sets this bathroom apart
118898 All the upstairs bathrooms have contemporary sinks and marble-clad vanities 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_21.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_21/ feb12hotwbirchview_21 0 0
All the upstairs bathrooms have contemporary sinks and marble-clad vanities
118897 One of five bathrooms, this one has a skylight 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_20.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_20/ feb12hotwbirchview_20 0 0
One of five bathrooms, this one has a skylight
118896 Could probably use a couch, at least 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_19.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_19/ feb12hotwbirchview_19 0 0
Could probably use a couch, at least
118895 Yoga studio, perhaps? 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_18.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_18/ feb12hotwbirchview_18 0 0
Yoga studio, perhaps?
118894 Another room, another set of floor-to-ceiling windows 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_17.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_17/ feb12hotwbirchview_17 0 0
Another room, another set of floor-to-ceiling windows
118893 An egg-shaped sink and a stripe of tiling add visual interest 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_16.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_16/ feb12hotwbirchview_16 0 0
An egg-shaped sink and a stripe of tiling add visual interest
118891 The master ensuite has marble floors and walls, his-and-her sinks and a waterfall glass shower with a separate tub 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_15.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_15/ feb12hotwbirchview_15 0 0
The master ensuite has marble floors and walls, his-and-her sinks and a waterfall glass shower with a separate tub
118890 A wall of windows faces the backyard with a view of the lap pool 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_14.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_14/ feb12hotwbirchview_14 0 0
A wall of windows faces the backyard with a view of the lap pool
118889 The master bedroom is on the main floor 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_13.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_13/ feb12hotwbirchview_13 0 0
The master bedroom is on the main floor
118888 Try not to spill 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_12.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_12/ feb12hotwbirchview_12 0 0
Try not to spill
118887 A crisp-looking dining area looking out onto the front yard 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_11.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_11/ feb12hotwbirchview_11 0 0
A crisp-looking dining area looking out onto the front yard
118886 The L-shaped island has seating for six and backs onto the triple fireplace 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_10.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_10/ feb12hotwbirchview_10 0 0
The L-shaped island has seating for six and backs onto the triple fireplace
118885 The kitchen, currently missing a few vital appliances, will soon contain a side-by-side fridge and freezer, a wine fridge, a gas cook top, double ovens and two side-by-side dishwashers 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_9.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_9/ feb12hotwbirchview_9 0 0
The kitchen, currently missing a few vital appliances, will soon contain a side-by-side fridge and freezer, a wine fridge, a gas cook top, double ovens and two side-by-side dishwashers
118884 A long hallway with a built-in bench and a window looking into the living room 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_8.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_8/ feb12hotwbirchview_8 0 0
A long hallway with a built-in bench and a window looking into the living room
118883 The sitting room also contains built-in seating in front of the fireplace and custom millwork shelving 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_7.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_7/ feb12hotwbirchview_7 0 0
The sitting room also contains built-in seating in front of the fireplace and custom millwork shelving
118882 The family room, like many other areas of the house, features floor-to-ceiling windows 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_6.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_6/ feb12hotwbirchview_6 0 0
The family room, like many other areas of the house, features floor-to-ceiling windows
118881 A long fireplace at eye level makes an imposing statement 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_5.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_5/ feb12hotwbirchview_5 0 0
A long fireplace at eye level makes an imposing statement
118880 A view over the the living room from the second floor 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_4.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_4/ feb12hotwbirchview_4 0 0
A view over the the living room from the second floor
118879 Small children and smaller dogs may need help with these ones 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_3.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_3/ feb12hotwbirchview_3 0 0
Small children and smaller dogs may need help with these ones
118878 The living room's art niche currently houses an enormous sand panting. Next to the seating area, a sunken water feature leads out to backyard lap pool 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_2.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_2/ feb12hotwbirchview_2 0 0
The living room’s art niche currently houses an enormous sand panting. Next to the seating area, a sunken water feature leads out to backyard lap pool
118877 The front doors lend an art deco air to a cream-coloured living room 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_1.jpg 624 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_1/ feb12hotwbirchview_1 0 0
The front doors lend an art deco air to a cream-coloured living room
118900 The front exterior of this contemporary home has a double-door entry, a stone walkway and a driveway leading down to a double garage under the dining room 1287 Birchview Drive https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feb12HOTWBirchview_intro.jpg 656 442 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-1287-birchview-drive/slide/feb12hotwbirchview_intro/ feb12hotwbirchview_intro 0 0
The front exterior of this contemporary home has a double-door entry, a stone walkway and a driveway leading down to a double garage under the dining room
What is the point of a ‘water feature’ just inside a sliding door? I can imagine any buyer would certainly be getting ride of that if possible. The house looks like the developer ran out of money and is now listing the house well above market value to recoup his losses. Can’t imagine this selling anytime soon.
That water feature is an accident just waiting to happen.
I think it looks fantastic. I would love to have a home like that. Now,I need to find $2.7 million. I’d offer $1.2m and see what happens.
I would fill the water feature with ice and put my beer in it.
house of the week sucks. why are we maintaing unnecessarily lavish consumerist dreams?
What water feature?
here here.
maybe you too are looking at this on an ipad and its decided to edit the photos. no water feature, no lap pool (possibly one and the same). i like the beer idea, dont drink it so it would be more of a recyclable artwork a la tracey emin
i think the seller has realised being an indiv in the subs isnt all its cracked up to be…. come live in the center we’re all crazy.
What a horrible, cold and unpractical place! Seriously, who would live there? That hole, uh, water feature, is an accident waiting to happen! I can’t imagine who would need that much space… a family of 12 maybe?
Nice exterior–but for 2.6M, I wouldn’t think that I would wake up to look at a stock standard backyard–complete with crappy chain-link fence… just sayin’
Don’t forget to budget for window coverings when you move in so the neighbours (and raccoons)don’t amuse themselves by watching you tumble into the “water feature” on a regular basis. Also beware of the contemporary sinks in the bathrooms, those are the type that slosh water on your pants so you look like you’ve wet yourself :)
can you imagine if you just happened to see one of these houses featured after winning the lottery
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