House of the Week: $4.9 million for a St. Clair West home with all the luxuries
Address: 95 Lonsdale Road
Neighbourhood: Yonge-St. Clair
Agent: Alison Dyer, Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
Price: $4,888,000
The Place: A contemporary four-bedroom home near St. Clair West.
Bragging Rights: This place is made for all-season entertaining. The owner can spend summers in the swanky backyard pool (with outdoor kitchen). In winter, meanwhile, the basement movie theatre and 300-bottle wine cellar will keep everyone occupied.
Big Selling Point: This house has one of the best locations in the city: it’s right next to the subway, shopping and top schools like Bishop Strachan and Upper Canada College.
Possible Deal Breaker: Anyone in search of a home that conforms with the historical charm of the neighbourhood might want to look elsewhere.
By The Numbers:
• $4,888,000 • $7,596 in property taxes (2014) • 5,000 square feet • 300-bottle wine cellar • 5 bathrooms • 5-seat in-home theatre • 4 bedrooms • 2 storeys • 2-car garage • 2 terraces • 1 saltwater pool • 1 cabana with outdoor kitchen • 1 gas fireplace
