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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The 2,300-square-foot property comes with five bedrooms, exposed brick and beams, Scandinavian decor, and a covered deck out back

By Roxy Kirshenbaum| Photography by Robert Holowka
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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Neighbourhood: Lawrence Park Agent: Paul Greenberg, The Agency
Price: $2.8 million Last sold for: $1.48 million Size: 2,300 square feet Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 3


The place

Located on leafy St. Hilda’s Street in Lawrence Park, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom Scandinavian-inspired century home mixes heritage with contemporary verve. The house is within walking distance of Sherwood Park, Sheridan Nurseries, the restaurants on Yonge and Lawrence station. 

The history

The house was built in 1914 by Herbert Elgie, the contractor behind Casa Loma. He lived two doors down and constructed it for his two children. It underwent a full-scale renovation in 2019, exposing its original brickwork, beams and ornamentation. The owners opened up the main floor and finished the basement, which now includes a rec room, a bathroom and walk-in storage. They also added an ensuite bathroom to the main bedroom and updated the electrical and plumbing throughout. The renovation was completed in 2020.

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The tour

The front comes with a new concrete staircase, a Corten steel planter and a landscaped garden with a mature maple.

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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The newly opened main level has European white oak floors, exposed brick and loads of natural light.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Here’s the glass-walled staircase—the star of this space—which can be lit up at night for added drama.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Removing walls during the renovation exposed several steel beams running the length of the house.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

That’s the original wood-burning fireplace in the living area.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The all-white kitchen has an island, tons of storage, a gas cooktop and an electronic appliance garage.

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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The countertops are made of Italian sintered stone.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Four of the bedrooms are upstairs. This is the main suite. For a rustic feel, the designers kept the original wooden rafters when they vaulted the ceiling.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Covered for more than 100 years, the exposed bricks highlight the original builders’ craftsmanship.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a double floating vanity, heated floors and a curbless shower with two heads.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The tall doors throughout the home are solid wood.

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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Here’s the walk-in closet, which was previously a bathroom. 

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Down the hall is this secondary bedroom, currently set up as a nursery.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Exposed brick, a vaulted wood ceiling and sleek windows make the office a contender for best room.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

There’s a shared bathroom upstairs too.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Here’s the loft on the top floor. It has a skylight and a funky nook. 

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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Moving downstairs shows off the finished basement, which has a rec room, walk-in storage and freshly painted brick walls.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Here’s the basement bathroom.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The backyard has a covered deck—ideal for entertaining.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

Beneath the snow is a stone patio, raised garden beds and a gas hook-up for summer dinner parties.

House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

The house is most charming when lit up at night.

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House of the Week: $2.8 million for a Lawrence Park century home built by the man behind Casa Loma

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