House of the Week: $2.5 million for a spacious west-end new build surrounded by three golf courses
By Matthew Fox |
By Matthew Fox |
Address: 28 Twyford Rd.
Neighbourhood: Princess-Rosethorn
Agent: Pauline Saliba, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $2,499,000
The Place: A brand-new, four-bedroom home sandwiched between Islington, St. George’s and Lambton golf and country clubs in Etobicoke.
Bragging Rights: The deep soaker tub in the master bath offers one of the best views in the house through an entire corner made of windows.
Big Selling Point: A chef’s dream kitchen is stocked with Wolf wall and steam ovens, a full-sized Gaggeneau fridge and freezer, a separate 101-bottle wine fridge and a massive 10-foot working island clad in bianco macabus quartz (it looks like marble but is more durable and requires less maintenance).
Possible Deal Breaker: The massive patch of green out back is just dying for a swimming pool.
By the Numbers:
• $2,499,000
• $6,874 in property taxes (estimate)
• 4,400 square feet
• 2,200 square foot lower level
• 600+ bottle mahogany wine cellar
• 5 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 storeys
• 2 parking spots
• 2 fireplaces
• 1 soundproof theatre room
• 1 gas barbeque line
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- The exterior of the home is clad in brick and stone, and features a covered front porch
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- The living room features hardwood floors just beyond the entryway
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- A gas fireplace surrounded by marble
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- Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the living room
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- The dining room has illuminated ceilings and full-height windows
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- An exit from the dining room to the kitchen
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- Full-height windows brighten the family room
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- The fireplace in the family room is surrounded by brick
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- The open-concept family room gives onto the kitchen
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- The open-concept layout extends to the kitchen, which has a walk-out to the back porch
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- The marble island in the kitchen can seat at least four
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- The island centrepiece is made from bianco macabus quartz
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- The kitchen features stainless steel Wolf and Sub Zero appliances
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- It also has a wine fridge to complement the wine cellar area in the basement
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- The wall-mounted vanity with oblong sink creates a unique atmosphere in the powder room
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- Stairs leading from the main floor to the second floor, complete with slatted wood planks and modern glass banister
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- The second-floor corner den features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking backyard
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- Large windows and hardwood flooring in the master bedroom
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- The master bedroom also features double-door entry and vaulted ceilings<br />
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- Marble-clad ensuite with glass-walled walk-in shower, soaker tub, double vanity and corner window looking out to backyard
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- Another view of the master ensuite bathroom
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- Walk-in closet with built-in custom closets
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- The upstairs washroom with built-in glass shower stall
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- Wine storage with built-in racks, located in the basement
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- The backyard’s covered deck off the kitchen
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- The sizeable backyard is fully fenced-in
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you are so going to need window coverings……