House of the Week: $1.1 million for a brand-new family home just north of Christie Pits

House of the Week: $1.1 million for a brand-new family home just north of Christie Pits

ADDRESS: 132 Yarmouth Road

NEIGHBOURHOOD: Dovercourt-Wallace-Emerson-Junction

AGENT: Frank and Mark Gentile, Citysites Realty Inc

PRICE: $1,149,000

THE PLACE: A newly constructed three-bedroom home with a contemporary look near Dupont’s bustling strip of design stores. 

BRAGGING RIGHTS: An abundance of glass—from the front exterior to the glass curtain running down the three flights of stairs—gives the house an undeniably clean vibe.

BIG SELLING POINT: The master ensuite feels like a Zen spa, with its rain showerhead, private deck and Japanese-inspired tub (though the square edges on the latter may take some getting used to).

POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Your Windex budget would have to double, at least.

BY THE NUMBERS:
• $1,149,000
• $3,682 in taxes (2011)
• 2,700 square feet
• 4 bathrooms
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 parking spaces
• 9-foot ceilings (main floor)
• 10-foot ceilings (second floor)
• 1 gas fireplace