House of the Week: $4.4 million for a gated Summerhill semi overlooking a soccer pitch

Neighbourhood: Summerhill Price: $4,485,000 Size: 3,499 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spots: 2 Real estate agent: Paul Johnston, Paul Johnston Unique Urban Homes

The Place

A-four-bedroom, five-bathroom end townhouse on Avenue Road just south of St. Clair. The home comes with two terraces, an elevator, a wraparound staircase and private underground parking for two. Building amenities also include landscaping, shovelling and window-washing services. It’s within walking distance of Summerhill station (and its adjacent, castle-like LCBO) and Ramsden Park. And motorists are a short drive from both Davenport and the DVP.

The History

The current owners of this semi bought it almost 7 years ago during pre-construction, and have lived in it for the last two years. The place was designed by architect Richard Wengle and Gluckstein Design.

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The Tour

A look at the exterior of the home, punctuated by its solid limestone accents and tiered terraces.

The entire complex is gated and surrounded by lush gardens.

In the foyer: a wraparound staircase with funky rails greets residents.

Just beyond the foyer is the living room, with 10-foot ceilings and a retractable window-wall system that bridges the first-floor terrace.

A reverse angle highlights the built-in sound system, crown moulded ceilings and ample storage.

Now for the kitchen, which is equipped with marble counters, an acid-etch glass backsplash and integrated Miele appliances.

The main bedroom sits at the rear of the home and receives tons of natural light from its jumbo window. Every bedroom in the house comes with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet.

This is the main ensuite bathroom. It has a floating double vanity, a glass shower and a soaker tub.

Here’s a look at one of the bedrooms on the second floor.

Its ensuite is covered in stone.

This bedrooms sits on the third floor. Those sliding glass doors lead to yet another terrace.

During the home’s design, the owners made sure flow would reign supreme—hence the central staircase, open layouts and defined walkways.

There’s also a laundry and storage room upstairs.

The elevator connects all floors.

Now for some of the outdoor areas. The first floor terrace is accessed through the living room, and comes with a gas connection, a lounge and built-in planters.

The rooftop terrace, meanwhile, has a gas fireplace as well as a terrific view of the downtown skyline and De La Salle College’s pristine soccer pitch. Play ball.

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