House of the Week: $3.5 million for a Provençal-inspired home nestled in Gordon Woods

By Simone Olivero | October 19, 2011

By Simone Olivero | 10/19/2011

NEIGHBOURHOOD: Cooksville, Mississauga

AGENT: Hamish John Gordon, RE/MAX Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage

PRICE: $3,499,000

THE PLACE: Located in the heart of Mississauga, the luxurious Provençal-inspired house is a custom built by Hallmark Homes and designed by Oakville’s Gren Weis Architect and Associates.

BRAGGING RIGHTS: Equipped with the latest in entertaining extras, this home is all about the spectacle—there’s even a wine cave that can house up to 3,000 bottles of vintage vino. Rounding out the amenities are a tennis court, two pools, a gym, a bar and a games room that will make you feel like you’re in the hull of the Belafonte.

BIG SELLING POINT: The place is move-in ready after undergoing $500,000 worth of upgrades since 2004, both inside and out.

POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Despite being close to Hurontario, the QEW and the Queensway, commuting into the city will be a nightmare (but the opposite is true for weekends—the home is steps from the Credit River, Mississauga Golf and Country Club and Port Credit’s trendy restaurants and boutiques).

BY THE NUMBERS:
• $3,499,000
• $34,000 in property taxes
• 10,500 finished square feet
• 3,000-bottle wine cellar
• 7 bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms
• 3-car garage
• 1.25-acre lot
• 1 indoor pool and Swedish sauna spa
• 1 tennis court
• 1 Gunite Betz outdoor pool
• 1 set of automatic gates

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A full-sized tennis court on which to train the tennis stars of tomorrow

Landscaped walking paths made of granite cut through the backyard, while a stone patio with a built-in barbecue overlooks the pool.

A child’s playroom is decorated as a ship’s quarters.

The gym has cardio equipment and weights.

The gym, with treadmill, bike and elliptical facing an entertainment system

The swim spa provides a great view of anyone working out in the home gym.

If billiards prove too strenuous an activity, the basement also has an indoor swim spa to relax in.

In case watching Rachel McAdams movies doesn’t tickle your fancy, the basement also has a billiards table.

A great view of Rachel McAdams (and the stone gas fireplace)

The basement has an entertainment system (apparently, for enjoying movies such as *The Time Traveler’s Wife,* starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana).

A steam shower with dual shower heads for, well, double showering.

The six-piece master bath includes a bidet, heated ceramic floors and an automatic toilet seat (it closes on its own to ensure freshness).

The master bedroom has built-in floor-to-ceiling closets (with ladders for hard-to-reach areas) and a built-in entertainment system.

Architect-designed railings line the hallway

More seating available in the upstairs hallway

This office has wall-to-wall windows and built-in desk space.

The Muskoka room is a full solarium with access to the backyard.

An office with a leather armchair and a view of the outdoors

The dining room has wood-panelled walls, reclaimed hemlock wood floors and a built-in speaker system for after-dinner dance parties (make sure to wait at least half an hour post-meal to avoid cramping!).

A bathroom with an artfully arranged potpourri-inspired bouquet. We bet that smells nice.

Designed by Rosehill of Oakville, the cellar has seating for six.

The wine cave (yes, there is a wine cave) houses up to 3,000 bottles.

Two granite centre islands have a leather-like feel, while a breakfast nook with a built-in coffee maker provides additional seating.

The kitchen has 10 built-in appliances, including industrial-style gas ranges and a stainless-steel microwave (people not included).

A stone and wood gas fireplace adds warmth to the room, as do the reclaimed hemlock floors.

This seating area has 16-foot vaulted ceilings and French doors backing onto the yard.

An upholstered bench near the doors is a perfect place to throw one’s jacket.

The private side porches have wood-panelled ceilings and integrated pot lighting.

A view of the front entrance with evening lighting

The yellow-painted stucco stone and finishes exude Provençal charm.

The exterior has an electric fence and a driveway that can fit up to 10 cars.

(Images: Miguel Hortiguela and Hamish Gordon)

4 thoughts on “House of the Week: $3.5 million for a Provençal-inspired home nestled in Gordon Woods”

Melissa says:

October 19, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Truly stunning.
Me Thinks says:

October 20, 2011 at 7:40 am

Okay…this one is gorgeous. No question.
Baboon says:

October 21, 2011 at 1:16 pm

I think with all the goodies in there, it’s a very good price. I wish I have the money, maybe if I win the PMH Grand Prize ($3.99M) I will definitely swap the two and also pocket the $500K difference.
Jam says:

October 22, 2011 at 8:01 pm

I usually don’t like ‘country type’ decor, but this is so well done, so finely tuned, it really is a beautiful well thought-out home.
Pick this home up and put it in a more central location and it would be awesome.
But even so – it is awesome in itself. And I never say that. Actually it would make a great cottage too!