House of the Week: $9 million for a stately Casa Loma mansion on Forest Hill Road
ADDRESS: 49 Forest Hill Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Casa Loma
AGENT: Susan Eickmeier, Royal LePage J&D Division, Brokerage
PRICE: $8,995,000
THE PLACE: In the heart of Casa Loma on Forest Hill Road, this home is the kind of ostentatious, Fresh Prince of Bel Air –style mansion that screams, “We’ve arrived!” (Think faux-Grecian columns, a sick backyard pool and chandeliers everywhere, even in the master closet.)
BRAGGING RIGHTS: Dee Dee Taylor Hannah —the Globe and Mail columnist and architect who redesigned Harbour 60, hosted two HGTV programs and is the younger sister of Mary Jo Eustace— designed the interior space.
BIG SELLING POINT: The master suite has everything you need to help you forget your kids exist (for at least a moment, if not an entire evening): a TV, a fireplace and twin lounge chairs in the bedroom; a flat-screen, a fireplace, a rain head shower, his-and-hers toilet areas and onyx countertops in the bathroom; a dressing room the size of a studio apartment; and an expansive view of the pool below.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The lower level has storage space for your wine collection, but the room isn’t temperature controlled. We shudder to think how your dinner party might come apart if that Château Petrus isn’t served between 65° and 70° F.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $8,995,000
• $35,764.35 in 2010 taxes
• 12,000 square feet
• 21’4” ceiling in the sunroom
• 9 bathrooms
• 6 bedrooms
• 5 fireplaces (plus an outdoor 0ne)
• 3-car garage with coach house above (complete with tanning room)
• 1 in-ground pool
99287 A back gate 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_38-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_38.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_38.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_38/ oct11hotwforesthill_38 0 0
A back gate
99286 Greenery at the side of the house 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_37-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_37.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_37.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_37/ oct11hotwforesthill_37 0 0
Greenery at the side of the house
99285 Heat lamps for cold Canadian winters 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_36-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_36.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_36.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_36/ oct11hotwforesthill_36 0 0
Heat lamps for cold Canadian winters
99284 The pool 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_35-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_35.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_35.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_35/ oct11hotwforesthill_35 0 0
The pool
99283 The pool 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_34-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_34.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_34.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_34/ oct11hotwforesthill_34 0 0
The pool
99282 The pool 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_33-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_33.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_33.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_33/ oct11hotwforesthill_33 0 0
The pool
99281 The backyard 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_32.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_32/ oct11hotwforesthill_32 0 0
The backyard
99280 A wine cellar begging to be filled 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_31.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_31/ oct11hotwforesthill_31 0 0
A wine cellar begging to be filled
99279 An onyx wet bar in the family entertaining room 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_30-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_30.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_30.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_30/ oct11hotwforesthill_30 0 0
An onyx wet bar in the family entertaining room
99278 A basement entertaining room with a billiards table 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_29.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_29/ oct11hotwforesthill_29 0 0
A basement entertaining room with a billiards table
99277 An architectural workspace 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_28-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_28.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_28.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_28/ oct11hotwforesthill_28 0 0
An architectural workspace
99276 A sixth bedroom 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_27.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_27/ oct11hotwforesthill_27 0 0
A sixth bedroom
99275 A fourth bedroom and a fifth fireplace 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_26.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_26/ oct11hotwforesthill_26 0 0
A fourth bedroom and a fifth fireplace
99274 A third bedroom 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_25.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_25/ oct11hotwforesthill_25 0 0
A third bedroom
99273 A second bedroom 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_24.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_24/ oct11hotwforesthill_24 0 0
A second bedroom
99272 Master bath with twin sinks 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_23.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_23/ oct11hotwforesthill_23 0 0
Master bath with twin sinks
99271 A walk-in closet fit for Carrie Bradshaw and Big. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_22.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_22/ oct11hotwforesthill_22 0 0
A walk-in closet fit for Carrie Bradshaw and Big.
99270 Fireplace number four: the master bedroom edition. This one is made of onyx and mother-of-pearl. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_21.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_21/ oct11hotwforesthill_21 0 0
Fireplace number four: the master bedroom edition. This one is made of onyx and mother-of-pearl.
99269 Workspace in the master bedroom 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_20.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_20/ oct11hotwforesthill_20 0 0
Workspace in the master bedroom
99268 The master bedroom 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_19.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_19/ oct11hotwforesthill_19 0 0
The master bedroom
99267 The upstairs hall 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_18.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_18/ oct11hotwforesthill_18 0 0
The upstairs hall
99266 A table for 10 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_17.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_17/ oct11hotwforesthill_17 0 0
A table for 10
99265 A breakfast nook with lots of light from wall-to-wall windows 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_16.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_16/ oct11hotwforesthill_16 0 0
A breakfast nook with lots of light from wall-to-wall windows
99264 The kitchen has Miele dishwashers, a Thermador four-burner gas range, a Sub-Zero fridge and a Panasonic microwave. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_15.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_15/ oct11hotwforesthill_15 0 0
The kitchen has Miele dishwashers, a Thermador four-burner gas range, a Sub-Zero fridge and a Panasonic microwave.
99263 A white kitchen with marble countertops is dressed up with chandeliers. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_14.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_14/ oct11hotwforesthill_14 0 0
A white kitchen with marble countertops is dressed up with chandeliers.
99262 Cherry panel walls line the study. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_13.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_13/ oct11hotwforesthill_13 0 0
Cherry panel walls line the study.
99261 Our fireplace count is now up to three with this room. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_12.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_12/ oct11hotwforesthill_12 0 0
Our fireplace count is now up to three with this room.
99260 More leather furniture and another fireplace bring warmth to this living space. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_11.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_11/ oct11hotwforesthill_11 0 0
More leather furniture and another fireplace bring warmth to this living space.
99259 A seating area is made more comfortable with large brown leather chairs and a fireplace. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_10.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_10/ oct11hotwforesthill_10 0 0
A seating area is made more comfortable with large brown leather chairs and a fireplace.
99258 Custom-cut marble with granite inlay in the foyer 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_9.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_9/ oct11hotwforesthill_9 0 0
Custom-cut marble with granite inlay in the foyer
99257 Double-iron front doors 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_6.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_6/ oct11hotwforesthill_6 0 0
Double-iron front doors
99256 Three-car garage 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_5.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_5/ oct11hotwforesthill_5 0 0
Three-car garage
99255 Iron gates protect the house. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_4.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_4/ oct11hotwforesthill_4 0 0
Iron gates protect the house.
99254 A stately exterior 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_1/ oct11hotwforesthill_1 0 0
A stately exterior
99288 A stone driveway leads up to the residence. 49 Forest Hill Road https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct11HOTWForestHill_intro.jpg 656 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-49-forest-hill-road/slide/oct11hotwforesthill_intro/ oct11hotwforesthill_intro 0 0
A stone driveway leads up to the residence.
Will the cook care that the microwave is by Panasonic?
Where is that 649 money when you need it? beautiful house I want it if only I could afford it.
It sold me at the walk-in closet.
Beautiful home …. yeah, the closet is amazing Perry, isn’t it? I think I’d add a bit more lawn though. What good is it being obscenely rich if you don’t have two or three doggies?! Also, how many “work spaces” does one family require? Wonder if those ever get used.
Exquisite workmanship and FEEL, sic pool….Johnathan Vrozos
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