House of the Week: $2.9 million for a house built in a ravine in Lawrence Park South
ADDRESS: 53 Coldstream Avenue
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Lawrence Park South
AGENT: Boris Kholodov, Royal LePage J&D Division, Brokerage
PRICE: $2,995,000
THE PLACE: A contemporary stone-and-steel ravine getaway located in the highly desirable John Ross Robertson school district.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: You’ll be living green, literally. The home’s original owners voluntarily planted more than 350 native trees (including birch, basswood and sugar maples) to help restore the surrounding Coldstream-Kimbark ravine—a city-protected green space that means your wilderness view will never be replaced by a condo tower.
BIG SELLING POINT: Surrounded by greenery and complete with a catwalk leading up to the front entrance, its basically like living in a really posh, secluded tree fort (only way better, because it has central heating, AC and a killer gas fireplace).
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The lack of garage means you’ll always be brushing something off your windshield: fallen leaves, snow, an apocalypse-heralding infestation of locusts, this or this.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,995,000
• $25,000 in property taxes (estimated)
• 4 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 3 storeys
• 3 skylights
• 2 fireplaces
• 1 natural stone interior wall
108255 The small shed/prison cell off the driveway 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_46-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_46.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_46.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_46/ dec11hotwcoldstream_46 0 0
The small shed/prison cell off the driveway
108254 The rather adorable patio 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_45-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_45.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_45.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_45/ dec11hotwcoldstream_45 0 0
The rather adorable patio
108253 The laundry room 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_44-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_44.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_44.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_44/ dec11hotwcoldstream_44 0 0
The laundry room
108252 Trough sinks are in vogue, apparently 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_43-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_43.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_43.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_43/ dec11hotwcoldstream_43 0 0
Trough sinks are in vogue, apparently
108251 Another bathroom 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_42-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_42.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_42.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_42/ dec11hotwcoldstream_42 0 0
Another bathroom
108250 The office. Guess what those cabinets are made of? 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_41-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_41.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_41.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_41/ dec11hotwcoldstream_41 0 0
The office. Guess what those cabinets are made of?
108249 More walnut cabinets 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_40-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_40.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_40.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_40/ dec11hotwcoldstream_40 0 0
More walnut cabinets
108248 The guest bedroom. Something about that light and the way those lamp arms loom over the bed doesn't sit right with us. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_39-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_39.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_39.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_39/ dec11hotwcoldstream_39 0 0
The guest bedroom. Something about that light and the way those lamp arms loom over the bed doesn’t sit right with us.
108247 And the other set providing a view of the backyard. Up front is another limestone fireplace and a walnut stand for a TV. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_38-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_38.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_38.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_38/ dec11hotwcoldstream_38 0 0
And the other set providing a view of the backyard. Up front is another limestone fireplace and a walnut stand for a TV.
108246 The living room, with one set of glass doors leading out to the patio 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_37-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_37.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_37.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_37/ dec11hotwcoldstream_37 0 0
The living room, with one set of glass doors leading out to the patio
108245 A second bathroom. Take a bath and laugh at your jealous neighbours. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_36-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_36.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_36.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_36/ dec11hotwcoldstream_36 0 0
A second bathroom. Take a bath and laugh at your jealous neighbours.
108244 The third bedroom 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_35-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_35.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_35.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_35/ dec11hotwcoldstream_35 0 0
The third bedroom
108243 The second bedroom. Yes, everyone gets walnut closets. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_34-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_34.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_34.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_34/ dec11hotwcoldstream_34 0 0
The second bedroom. Yes, everyone gets walnut closets.
108242 The marble—sorry, master bathroom; the toilet gets its own little room 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_32-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_32.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_32.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_32/ dec11hotwcoldstream_32 0 0
The marble—sorry, master bathroom; the toilet gets its own little room
108240 The master bedroom's dressing chamber behind the headboard 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_31-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_31.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_31.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_31/ dec11hotwcoldstream_31 0 0
The master bedroom’s dressing chamber behind the headboard
108239 Sleeping in the treetops 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_30-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_30.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_30.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_30/ dec11hotwcoldstream_30 0 0
Sleeping in the treetops
108238 The master bedroom, with the largest headboard we've ever seen 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_29-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_29.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_29.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_29/ dec11hotwcoldstream_29 0 0
The master bedroom, with the largest headboard we’ve ever seen
108237 Art? 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_28-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_28.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_28.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_28/ dec11hotwcoldstream_28 0 0
Art?
108236 The study, with a cowhide rug and walnut cabinets 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_27-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_27.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_27.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_27/ dec11hotwcoldstream_27 0 0
The study, with a cowhide rug and walnut cabinets
108235 Access to the study 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_26-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_26.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_26.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_26/ dec11hotwcoldstream_26 0 0
Access to the study
108234 The natural stone accent wall 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_25-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_25.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_25.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_25/ dec11hotwcoldstream_25 0 0
The natural stone accent wall
108233 The stairs 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_24.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_24/ dec11hotwcoldstream_24 0 0
The stairs
108232 A Miele coffee system 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_23.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_23/ dec11hotwcoldstream_23 0 0
A Miele coffee system
108231 The twin convection oven and speed oven 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_22-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_22.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_22/ dec11hotwcoldstream_22 0 0
The twin convection oven and speed oven
108230 The Miele six-burner gas cooktop 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_21.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_21/ dec11hotwcoldstream_21 0 0
The Miele six-burner gas cooktop
108229 Custom walnut cabinets 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_20/ dec11hotwcoldstream_20 0 0
Custom walnut cabinets
108228 The white quartz countertop 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_19/ dec11hotwcoldstream_19 0 0
The white quartz countertop
108227 The kitchen 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_18/ dec11hotwcoldstream_18 0 0
The kitchen
108226 The dining room walks out onto the balcony, which leads into the backyard. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_17/ dec11hotwcoldstream_17 0 0
The dining room walks out onto the balcony, which leads into the backyard.
108225 The dining room, with the kitchen off to the left 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_16/ dec11hotwcoldstream_16 0 0
The dining room, with the kitchen off to the left
108224 The open-concept dining room 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_15/ dec11hotwcoldstream_15 0 0
The open-concept dining room
108223 Encased in limestone, the fireplace separates the dining room from the kitchen. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_14/ dec11hotwcoldstream_14 0 0
Encased in limestone, the fireplace separates the dining room from the kitchen.
108222 Thermodynamically, this is a pretty smart location for a fireplace. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_13/ dec11hotwcoldstream_13 0 0
Thermodynamically, this is a pretty smart location for a fireplace.
108221 Facing the dining room 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_12/ dec11hotwcoldstream_12 0 0
Facing the dining room
108220 The living room 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_11/ dec11hotwcoldstream_11 0 0
The living room
108219 The living room, with a fantastic view of the ravine 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_10/ dec11hotwcoldstream_10 0 0
The living room, with a fantastic view of the ravine
108218 White oak flooring runs through the house 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_9.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_9/ dec11hotwcoldstream_9 0 0
White oak flooring runs through the house
108217 The oak and glass staircase, passing by a stone wall 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_8.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_8/ dec11hotwcoldstream_8 0 0
The oak and glass staircase, passing by a stone wall
108216 The front door 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_7.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_7/ dec11hotwcoldstream_7 0 0
The front door
108215 The front door 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_6.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_6/ dec11hotwcoldstream_6 0 0
The front door
108214 Property located on the slope of the Coldwater-Kimbark Ravine 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_5.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_5/ dec11hotwcoldstream_5 0 0
Property located on the slope of the Coldwater-Kimbark Ravine
108213 Birch trees, emerald cedars, juniper, azaleas and more provided by Evergreen Brick Works 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_4.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_4/ dec11hotwcoldstream_4 0 0
Birch trees, emerald cedars, juniper, azaleas and more provided by Evergreen Brick Works
108212 The sloped property is two storeys high at the front and three at the back. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_3.jpg 420 574 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_3/ dec11hotwcoldstream_3 0 0
The sloped property is two storeys high at the front and three at the back.
108211 The facade is primarily a combination of Eramosa split-face limestone and sandblasted fleuri-cut stone, sourced from Wiarton and Owen Sound. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_2.jpg 420 574 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_2/ dec11hotwcoldstream_2 0 0
The facade is primarily a combination of Eramosa split-face limestone and sandblasted fleuri-cut stone, sourced from Wiarton and Owen Sound.
108210 Outside accents include steel cladding, aluminum louvres, stucco, cedar and polished concrete. 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_1.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_1/ dec11hotwcoldstream_1 0 0
Outside accents include steel cladding, aluminum louvres, stucco, cedar and polished concrete.
108256 The Umbriano stone driveway, with a shed off to the side 53 Coldstream Avenue https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTWcoldstream_intro.jpg 656 440 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/house-of-the-week-53-coldstream-avenue/slide/dec11hotwcoldstream_intro/ dec11hotwcoldstream_intro 0 0
The Umbriano stone driveway, with a shed off to the side
Not ordinarily a fan of minimalist design, but there are always exceptions to the rule and this home is definitely the exception. The view of the trees from the master bedroom is sublime. The surroundings are the star. The owner voluntarily planted all those trees? Goes straight to Heaven just for doing that.
this house is perfect. Love, love, love. Love all of it.
This place is fantastic!!!!
Very nice, but I can’t help but feeling this would be like living in a series of architecture firm waiting areas strung together…. I am probably too middle class in my taste I suppose.
Also, really, no garage? There is green and then just silly. They took the time to plant 350 trees and build a custom shed, but not even a covering for a vehicle? Way better selling point would be an eco garage with a built in quick charging station for your EV. Mixing green bona fides with reality. (Then again, my [non-existent] Aston Martin would look great parked at an angle on that slate walk up…
Beautiful, but I can see the lack of garage as a big deal breaker. We live in TO and the reality is the elements can really mess with cars. A garage is a luxury (I live in the city and street parking is the norm) but at this price range, it shouldn’t be.
I wonder what the owners will think when potential buyers all pull up in their luxury SUVs.
The minimalist, “looks like a presentation centre” look doesn’t always appeal to me, but it’s been tastefully staged. The non-existent garage is definitely a deal-breaker.
No garage, no pool, no thanks!
As Macdonalds would say : I’M LOVING IT!! Amazing! possibly the best home ever in TL without the snarky corny captions. The only thing which seem wrong is that cowhide rug in the study….wrong wrong wrong but apart from that..worth every penny!!
The best yet, can’t believe everybody going on about there not being a garage…most people can’t use the garage anyway because they use it as storage for all the crap they own.
I’m buying this place after I win the Lottomax $50 million. Don’t care about the garage, as I don’t drive, much less have a driver’s liscense.
This place is STUNNING!! Now this is worth every penny, especially given all the landscaping, the lack of garage is a downside though. I think the living room (across from the dining room) could use some more furniture, for such a large space, but I can look after that after I move in… ;) Dream house!