House of the Week: $3 million for a slick pile with a tricked-out backyard at Bayview and York Mills
ADDRESS: 17 Lauderdale Drive
NEIGHBOURHOOD: St. Andrew–Windfields
AGENT: Barbara Banks, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
PRICE: $2,998,000
THE PLACE: A suburban five-bedroom that’s plain-Jane on the outside, swanky and sophisticated on the inside—with a two-storey open-concept living room, hardwood floors, and a floating glass-railed staircase.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The tennis court, swimming pool, putting green and sauna basically mean you’ll be living in your own country club (without the sky-high membership fees or any sort of Rodney Dangerfield antics).
BIG SELLING POINT: The backyard has a heated patio and an outdoor fireplace, so if we ever experience winter again, you’ll be able to to toast s’mores in the snow wearing little more than shorts and a T-shirt.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The red-brick exterior belies the cool modern interior—if you’re looking for glass and steel curb appeal, look elsewhere.
BY THE NUMBERS: • $2,998,000 • 5 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms • 2 storeys • 1 wine cellar • 1 tennis court • 1 pool • 1 putting green • 1 sauna • 1 home theatre
