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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with “cottage in the city” energy

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

Address: 1 Big Pine Road
Neighbourhood: Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills Agent: Barry Cohen, broker, and Tyler Cohen, sales representative, RE/MAX Realtron Barry Cohen Homes Inc., Brokerage Price: $6,380,000 Previously sold for: $2,500,000, in 2013

The place

A four-bed, four-bath detached located just off The Bridle Path. The house is nestled in a private cul-de-sac, on a 19,000 square foot lot, with a backyard playset, two patios and plenty of pine trees. On the inside, at 3,445 square feet across two storeys, the place gets a bunch of sunlight through oversized windows. The open-concept main floor and large basement rec room make this a great spot for a growing family.

The history

In 2004, a previous owner rebuilt the home, trying to create a “cottage in the city” feel. Natural materials like oak, slate and stone were used inside and out. In 2013, the current owner, who works in the travel industry, bought the place for $2.5 million. The owner is moving to a new house nearby.

The tour

There’s a 250-square-foot terrace outside the front entrance:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The sunlit living room has oak hardwood floors, built-in glass shelving and a gas fireplace with a limestone mantle:

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

In the kitchen, there’s custom white oak cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops and a bay window overlooking the backyard:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

In the dining area, there’s a wall-mounted TV and a breakfast nook with a banquette:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The family room has a gas fireplace, built-in speakers and sliding doors leading to the backyard:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The owner used this room as an office. It’s got a custom wall-to-wall glass desk:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

On the second level, the master bedroom has a 12-foot vaulted ceiling, oak hardwood floors and a walk-out balcony with a view of the front yard:

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The three-piece ensuite master bathroom has heated tile floors and a quartz wall-to-wall vanity:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The master bedroom also has its own walk-in closet:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

This is the second bedroom on the upper level (it looks like a big-time sports fan slept in here):

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The third bedroom on the upper level is approximately 300 square feet:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

There’s a marble countertop in the four-piece washroom on the upper level:

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

In the basement rec room, there’s built-in speakers and plenty of storage space:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The owner used this area as an exercise room:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

There’s a fourth bedroom in the basement:

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy

The dining area opens onto this patio (a nice perk: the outdoor playset comes with the house):

House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy
Big selling point

This patio, built by the owner in 2015, overlooks the nearby ravine. It’s a great place for bird-watching and, every so often, a deer will amble by:

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House of the Week: $6 million for a Bridle Path home with "cottage in the city" energy
By the numbers
  • $6,380,000
  • $19,652 in property taxes
  • 3,445 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 6 parking spaces
  • 4-car garage
  • 3 fireplaces

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Ali Amad is a Palestinian-Canadian journalist based in Toronto. His work has appeared in publications including Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Vice, Reader’s Digest and the Walrus, often exploring themes of identity, social justice and the immigrant experience.

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