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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

The 2,400-square-foot property also comes with granite from Italy, a trendy basement bar and an open fireplace by the front door

By Daniel Reale-Chin| Photography by KarmaComa Studio
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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Neighbourhood: High Park–Swansea Price: $3,895,000 Size: 2,400 square feet Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spots: 2

Real estate agent: Peter Calak, Forestwood Real Estate

Related: $4.7 million for a handsome Edwardian south of St. Clair with a TV in the shower


The Place

A four-plus-one-bedroom, five-bathroom home near High Park. Recently built, it comes with Scandinavian-inspired design, imported Italian granite and a main suite that spans the entire third floor. Residents are within walking distance of Dundas West station as well as the 506 and 504 streetcars. And motorists are a short drive from Lake Shore, the Gardiner and Keele.

The History

Last year, the home’s current owner completely gutted the original building, replacing it with a contemporary yet familiar façade and silhouette. Along with the flashy interior design, it’s equipped with environmentally friendly electrical and HVAC systems.

The Tour

The front is lined with concrete, stucco and enormous windows.

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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Cedar ceilings and a high-tech door system define the entrance.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

In the foyer: an acoustic ceiling, a camouflaged closet and tinted glass for privacy.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Immediately after the foyer is the living room. It comes with a granite-and-wood feature wall, tract lights, automated blinds, and white-oak floors.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

A dramatic open fireplace warms the space—but don’t worry, the flames are actually illuminated water vapour.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Moving along reveals the reading nook, with a bespoke bookshelf. The staircase, meanwhile, is solid American walnut.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Down the hall is the huge kitchen and dining area, complete with pendant lighting and built-in displays with flute glass.

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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

There’s also a full-slab granite island here, plus stainless steel appliances, an electric cooktop and storage galore.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Here’s the main floor powder room. The walls are custom.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

The staircase also has moody lighting.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

This is the main suite, which takes up the entire third floor. Its bedroom features a double closet, ceiling LEDs and more track lighting.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

This is the white-oak walk-in closet, overlooking the backyard.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

And this is the main ensuite bathroom. The tiles are Italian, and the floating stone vanity is meant to evoke a spa.

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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

A reverse angle highlights the soaker tub, flanked by Italian porcelain.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

The front of the home is for the grand office, which could be converted into whatever future residents desire. Along with exposed rafters, the room comes with an independent HVAC system.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Turn around to take in the oversized skylight and clever shelving built into the vaulted ceilings.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Here’s one of the secondary bathrooms. Note the floating toilet.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Now for the basement. Soundproofed, it has heated floors and this nifty wet bar–kitchen combo. The current owners increased the ceiling height during the renovation.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Here’s another bathroom, this one fashioned with terrazzo.

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House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Outside, the deep backyard comes surrounded by mature cedar trees and a tall fence for privacy.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

But the real showstopper—especially at dusk—is the cauldron-like natural gas fireplace standing gloriously at the edge of the deck.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

Then there’s the two-car garage, accessible via the laneway.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck

It’s insulated and well-lit, and it has an epoxy floor, so if future residents don’t drive, they could use it as a studio.

House of the Week: $3.8 million for a High Park A-frame with a cauldron perched atop its backyard deck


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