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House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

The 5,000-square-foot new build also comes with stairs that light up, three parking spots, several patios and a very green view of the skyline

By Steve McCann
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House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Neighbourhood: West Queen West Price: $4,695,000 Size: 5,000 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Parking spots: 3 Real estate agents: Duncan James Cameron, Harvey Kalles Real Estate


The Place

A four-bedroom, five-bathroom newly-built detached in bustling West Queen West. The property was built with 12 building code variances, making it a third larger than any other house in the neighbourhood. It comes with 14-foot ceilings, a finished basement, an elevator and a two-car garage—all ideal for an accessible, multi-generational home. The spot is also within walking distance of Trinity-Bellwoods Park, the many businesses along both King and Queen as well as the 501 and 511 streetcars. And motorists are a short drive from both Lake Shore and the DVP.

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The Tour

Views from the curb hint at what’s inside: hard angles, contemporary design and plenty of natural light.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Uniquely, the main entrance is actually on the side of the house.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Those doors lead to this airy kitchen and dining area, with 14-foot ceilings and custom cabinets imported from Italy.

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House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

The kitchen itself has a massive island with a massive dining table to match, plus an oven and an espresso machine built into the storage. Notice the stairs in the background? They light up when stepped upon—great for those who indulge in midnight snacks.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Here’s that custom floating staircase, made of oak and steel.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

And if stairs are too much, the elevator has six stops total, stretching from the basement to the rooftop terrace (more on that later).

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

On the second-floor: the family room, overlooking the kitchen, with a wet bar and a walkout to a balcony.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

One of the two secondary bedrooms up here serves as an office.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

While this secondary bedroom faces its own ensuite bathroom, balcony and the home’s 78-bottle wine column.

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House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

The view from outside is peaceful as punch.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Moving to the third floor reveals the 1,000-square-foot main bedroom. It’s equipped with an angled window for light, a wall of bespoke Italian closets and a view of the front-yard cherry tree, which helps with privacy.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Here’s the main ensuite, equipped with a super-long vanity, heated floors and a glass shower with brass accents.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Don’t forget the soaker tub under the blue skies.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

In the split-level basement, there’s the kids’ zone. This space could be converted into a lounge.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

And here’s the lower level’s sunken portion, which future owners could transform into a theatre.

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House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

Now, the backyard—large for downtown.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

It’s been designed for cooking, hosting and some quiet among the city.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

But saving the best for last: the rooftop terrace.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree

From here, residents get a particularly green look at Toronto’s skyline.

House of the Week: $4.6 million for a residence on Richmond West with a six-floor elevator and a cherry tree


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