House of the Week: $8.3 million for a Rosedale Victorian with a backyard pool as long as a bowling alley

Neighbourhood: Rosedale Price: $8,295,000 Size: 4,300 square feet plus 1,700 square feet below grade Bedrooms: 6+1 Bathrooms: 6 Parking spots: 6 Real estate agents: Cailey Heaps and Kyle Frank, Heaps Estrin

The Place

A six-plus-one-bedroom, six-bathroom Queen Anne Victorian in Rosedale. The home sits just past the Glen Road pedestrian bridge in a friendly pocket where neighbours host street parties and children’s events throughout the year. It’s within walking distance of the Evergreen Brick Works, Chorley Park and the extensive Rosedale ravine system. And motorists have easy access to both Bayview and the DVP.

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The History

This classic detached was built around 1900 and sits on one of the first streets to be developed in Rosedale. The current owners have renovated it extensively: in 2020, they installed a brand new kitchen, and last year they added a heated driveway, an EV charger in the garage and a gym in the basement.

The Tour

A covered porch with elegant arches welcomes visitors into the home.

The foyer features an arched doorway, stone floors and a double closet.

Hook right to see the grand living room, outfitted with a marble wood-burning fireplace, built-in shelving and jumbo windows that flood the space with natural light.

Here’s a closer look at the fireplace.

In the kitchen: sleek Scavolini cabinets, a super-long island, a marble backsplash and top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances.

Right off the kitchen is the sunny breakfast nook, surrounded by windows and topped by skylights.

The dining room was made for hosting, with space for up to 20 guests.

The family room flows from the kitchen and comes with three sets of French doors that walk out to the back deck, plus custom storage.

It also has another fireplace, this time with a concrete surround.

Moving to the second floor reveals the main suite, which overlooks the private backyard. The book cubby is a nice touch.

Beyond the cubby is a generous lounge.

This is the marble ensuite bathroom, with heated floors, a heated towel rack and a large soaker tub.

There are two more bedrooms on the second floor. Here’s the first one.

It also has an ensuite bathroom, lined with Caesarstone counters and heated floors.

And here’s the third bedroom.

The third-floor landing is currently set up as an office.

Three more bedrooms crown the top floor. This one opens onto a stunning 150-square-foot private balcony.

Down in the finished basement, residents will find a rec room, a nanny suite, a wine cellar and a newly renovated gym.

The backyard features an outdoor dining area, a 45-foot-long pool and manicured gardens—an urban oasis for summer gatherings.

Lastly, here’s a peek inside the cabana, perfect for poolside entertaining.

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