House of the Week: $3.1 million for a century-old mansion in Rosedale with a serious wine cellar
House of the Week: $3.1 million for a century-old mansion in Rosedale with a serious wine cellar
Address: 65 Highland Avenue
Neighbourhood: Rosedale
Agent: Janet Lindsay, Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
Price: $3,095,000
The Place: A six-bedroom, six-bathroom brick Rosedale mansion, about halfway between Bloor and St. Clair and steps from Rosedale Park.
The History: Originally owned by James Stanley McLean (the meat packing magnate who would go on to found Canada Packers, which is now known as Maple Leaf Foods), this home was built in the early 1910s. The owners, a family who bought the place in 1996, have revamped the kitchen, removed some walls on the third floor and added a wine cellar in the basement.
Big Selling Point: The wine cellar, made with antique brick and stained oak, can house an impressive 1,400 bottles. For less Dionysian buyers, the home’s two driveways, one off Roxborough and one off Highland, mean never having to play parking Tetris with the family cars again.
Possible Deal Breaker: The kitchen, a custom build by Falcon Kitchens, is impressive—but if the buyer’s style is more modern glass and steel than French country chic, they may need to set aside some money for renovations.
By the Numbers:
• $3,095,000
• $20,392.46
• 5,112 square feet (plus 1,612 on the lower level)
• 6 bedrooms
• 6 bathrooms
• 3 fireplaces
• 2 driveways
• 1 wine cellar
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- The home was built in the early 1910s and originally owned by meat packing magnate James Stanley McLean.
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- The foyer has plenty of room for the large musical instrument of the owner's choice.
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- The living room has warp-around, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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- The dining room can seat 12, and it has a wood-burning fireplace.
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- There's another fireplace in the family room.
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- The kitchen island is topped with marble, and all the cabinetry is custom.
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- A small breakfast area has a door to the back deck.
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- Although it's on the main floor, the deck is actually elevated over the backyard.
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- There are three bedrooms on the second floor. This one is being used as an office.
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- Another bedroom, with a pretty good amount of closet space.
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- The master bedroom looks a little cramped in this shot...
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- ...until you realize that beyond the archway is a window-lined private sitting area that's bigger than the bedroom itself.
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- The master bedroom's en suite bathroom has a marble-topped custom vanity, and it's split into separate "his" and "hers" sections. (This is the "hers" section.)
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- There are three more bedrooms on the third floor.
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- This bedroom is being used as an office.
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- This bedroom looks small from this angle, but it has a large sitting area that's not visible in the frame.
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- And here's that bedroom's en suite bathroom.
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- This is the lower-level rec room. Seems like the owner is a little bit into music. The glass doors lead to the backyard.
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- Also on the lower level: a pretty serious wine cellar.
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- And there's also a bit of storage.
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- Here's what the house looks like from the rear.
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, this home was built in the early 1910s. The owners, a family who bought the place in 1996, have revamped the kitchen, removed some walls on the third floor and added a wine cellar in the basement.
Big Selling Point: The wine cellar, made with antique brick and stained oak, can house an impressive 1,400 bottles. For less Dionysian buyers, the home’s two driveways, one off Roxborough and one off Highland, mean never having to play parking Tetris with the family cars again.
Possible Deal Breaker: The kitchen, a custom build by Falcon Kitchens, is impressive—but if the buyer's style is more modern glass and steel than French country chic, they may need to set aside some money for renovations.
By the Numbers:
• $3,095,000
• $20,392.46
• 5,112 square feet (plus 1,612 on the lower level)
• 6 bedrooms
• 6 bathrooms
• 3 fireplaces
• 2 driveways
• 1 wine cellar
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Could never afford this in a million years, but it sure is beautiful!
Meh. I’ve seen nicer wine cellars. And it’s full of cheap wine.
Love it. Superb understated taste.
Holy shit they have a B3. Great house.
3.1Mil for a house and a crap little BBQ. LOL