$3.7 million for a Mount Pleasant oddity with a cathedral ceiling of six skylights

Location: Mount Pleasant East Price: $3,695,000 Size: 3,665 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 Real estate agent: Barry Cohen, RE/MAX Realtron

The Place

A newly built four-bedroom, six-bathroom architectural standout in midtown with a quirky façade that looks like an accordion mated with a church. Joseph Alavi of Urban Studio designed and built the home earlier this year with a no-expense-spared approach to aesthetics: floor-to-ceiling windows, solid white-oak everything, natural textures and a mono-stringer staircase that looks like something from a museum. The property sits on a 34-by-100-foot lot with coveted south exposure, keeping the main living areas bright year-round. It’s within walking distance of Bayview’s shops and restaurants as well as parks, top-rated schools and the future Eglinton Crosstown. And motorists are a short drive from the DVP.

The History

Alavi drew inspiration from Scandinavian and Japanese minimalism—straight lines, wood, stone and an emphasis on warmth over gloss.

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The Tour

The front of the residence hints at the interior design, with its 12-foot mahogany door, white-oak millwork, warm neutrals and clean lines.

Off that entrance sits a quiet street-facing dining area with a marble table, floating storage, low-profile lighting and a picture window that frames the scenery.

The family room is anchored by a three-sided travertine fireplace with built-in bench seating. Beyond it, a floating staircase connects all three levels in one sculptural sweep.

Here’s a closer look at the fireplace.

In the kitchen, residents will find a suite of Wolf appliances, a waterfall porcelain island and full-height cabinetry that keeps everything tucked away.

As for that staircase? It’s supported by a single iron spine paired with glass railings to keep the floor plan open and airy.

Heading to the second floor highlights the landing, which doubles as a reading nook. It’s set against a wall of custom shelving with integrated lighting.

Around the corner, a loft lounge overlooks the treetops through another picture window. In-ceiling speakers connect to the home’s Control4 smart system.

Six skylights brighten the top floor’s hallway leading to the bedrooms. Note the dramatic sloped roofline.

The main bedroom is lined with vaulted ceilings, a view of the backyard, soft cove lighting and a fluted feature wall.

Here’s the spa-like ensuite bathroom, with a curbless walk-in shower, a soaker tub, heated porcelain floors and a long double vanity.

Each secondary bedroom has custom closets and its own ensuite with heated floors.

More family room than basement, the lower level opens into a large lounge with a second linear gas fireplace and plenty of storage.

There’s also a dining area down here, flanked by a wet bar and a wine fridge.

Now for outside. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors at grade lead directly to the backyard.

This is the covered outdoor living room. Heated during cooler months, it’s wrapped in stone and integrated seating, with a built-in Coyote grill at its centre. There’s also wine storage, a sink, a TV niche and more smart speakers for hosting.

The rear elevation shows off the home’s three distinct outdoor patios, plus the property’s mature trees.

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