House of the Week: $4.3 million for a quirky detached near Yonge and Eglinton that was won in a lottery

Neighbourhood: Yonge-Eglinton Price: $4,295,000 Size: 4,000 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spots: 3 Real estate agent: David Batori, RE/MAX Hallmark Batori Group

The Place

A four-bedroom, five-bathroom house sandwiched between Yonge and Avenue, custom-built by Haddington Developments, architect Lorne Rose and interior designer Kirsten Marshall. The brand-new home comes with outdoor space on every storey, a tiered backyard, herringbone floors, an elevator and views of the midtown skyline. It’s within walking distance of Eglinton Park and the future Eglinton Crosstown. And motorists are a short drive from Allen Road.

The History

This detached was the grand prize in the spring 2023 Princess Margaret Home Lottery. Everything inside, from the light fixtures to the art on the walls, was curated to be move-in ready. Now the owners are selling, putting the home on the market for the first time.

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The Tour

The façade features sanded, textured brick, which contrasts nicely with the matte-black trim.

A floral accent wall greets visitors in the foyer.

Right off the entrance is the airy living room, defined by its floor-to-ceiling windows.

The dining area is equipped with spherical light fixtures that echo the table and art. Notice the herringbone floors throughout.

In the kitchen: Caesarstone counters, tons of storage and a camouflaged fridge.

This angle highlights the island’s farmhouse sink as well as the restaurant-grade gas cooktop on the right.

Opposite the kitchen is a casual dining area flanked by a funky bookshelf.

A second living room—equipped with a gas fireplace—bridges the kitchen and the backyard. The curved designer sofa is a nice touch.

Here’s the tiered, fenced-in backyard, with two patios and plenty of garden beds.

On the second floor, offset railings add both safety and design flair.

This first bedroom has been designed for kids.

It has its own balcony overlooking the backyard.

The first bedroom also comes with this ensuite bathroom, lined with blue penny tiles and marble.

Those lucky kids even get a walk-in closet.

There’s also a laundry room in this corner of the house.

Down the hall is the office. That painting is from Jacqueline Brown.

Now for another bedroom, this one with recessed ceilings and a storage-rich office.

Here’s that office.

The ensuite features twin black fixtures by House of Rohl.

Moving to the third floor reveals the main bedroom. It has a treetop view.

Then there’s the main walk-in closet.

And here’s the main ensuite, complete with dual rainfall shower heads, jumbo vanities and a soaker tub by the window.

Across the hall from the main bedroom is a spacious upper deck with views of the city skyline.

If you don’t feel like walking the four flights of stairs, there’s an elevator.

Here’s the basement games room, which has a convenient corner glass wall to watch TV.

The rec room was inspired by old movie theatres.

Finally, here’s the second laundry room, this one with a hanging rack, a sink and some cabinets.

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