Sale of the Week: the $1.85-million Lansing luxury home that proves even ’80s design can stand the test of time
Address: 12 Florence Ave .
Neighbourhood: Lansing
Agent: Liisa Arra and Beata Kosc , Right at Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
The Property: This custom-built luxury home has a whackload of windows, plenty of mirrors, hardwood floors, a large covered patio accessible from the second level and a circular staircase in the middle of it all. The home is landscaped and soundproofed for privacy, sealing it off from the neighbourhood’s bustle (and the adjacent gas station).
The History: The seller, a prominent local architect, conceived and built the house for himself about 30 years ago. As condo towers rose up in the neighbourhood, he filled the home with art and self-designed, built-in furniture.
The Fate: The home was snapped up by fellow architects captivated by the look of the place. As intensification starts to lead to amenities being within walking distance, detached homes on the west side of Yonge like this one are increasing in value.
The Sale: The agents held offers until the end of the week to drum up interest, but ultimately accepted the bid they received after their first showing. The home’s proximity to the 401 and subway proved a key selling point.
By the Numbers:
• $1,850,00
• 6,000 square feet
• 97 per cent of the list price
• 13 days on the market
• 7 bathrooms
• 4 + 2 bedrooms
• 3 fireplaces
• 2-car carport
310668 The 30-year-old design is still contemporary by today's standards. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03front3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03front3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03front3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/03front3/ 03front3 0 0
310669 The entryway (with the first of many mirrors to come). https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/04entry-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/04entry.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/04entry.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/04entry/ 04entry 0 0
310752 There's another one already. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/05door_cropped-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/05door_cropped.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/05door_cropped.jpg 532 800 {"orientation":1} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/05door_cropped/ 05door_cropped 0 0
310672 Right now, this room functions as a home office. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/09office2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/09office2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/09office2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/09office2/ 09office2 0 0
310671 The house has its own boardroom, complete with wraparound windows. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/06boardroom-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/06boardroom.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/06boardroom.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/06boardroom/ 06boardroom 0 0
310673 Just one of the seven bathrooms. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10offbath-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10offbath.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10offbath.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/10offbath/ 10offbath 0 0
310674 The new owners can check themselves out as they head up to the second floor. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11hall-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11hall.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11hall.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/11hall/ 11hall 0 0
310757 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/12stair_cropped1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/12stair_cropped1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/12stair_cropped1.jpg 534 800 {"orientation":1} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/12stair_cropped-2/ 12stair_cropped-2 0 0
310676 The second floor living room has a walkout to the deck. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/18liv1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/18liv1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/18liv1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/18liv1/ 18liv1 0 0
310677 A mirrored dining room means they'll never eat alone. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/23dine-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/23dine.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/23dine.jpg 1209 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/23dine/ 23dine 0 0
310682 The family room's built-in bookshelves are a nice touch. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/36family3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/36family3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/36family3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/36family3/ 36family3 0 0
310718 And there's a fireplace, too. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/35fam1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/35fam1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/35fam1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/35fam1/ 35fam1 0 0
310678 The kitchen is bright and has a decent amount of counter space. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/28kit4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/28kit4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/28kit4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/28kit4/ 28kit4 0 0
310679 The master bedroom, with a view of the deck. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/30mastbed1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/30mastbed1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/30mastbed1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/30mastbed1/ 30mastbed1 0 0
310719 The master bathroom has a lot of natural light, and a conveniently located walk-in closet. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/31mastbath1-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/31mastbath1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/31mastbath1.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/31mastbath1/ 31mastbath1 0 0
310681 Jacuzzi tub + bath-side zen garden = ultimate relaxation. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/34mastbath6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/34mastbath6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/34mastbath6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/34mastbath6/ 34mastbath6 0 0
310684 It's a(nother) home office now, but this space could also function as a bedroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/39homeoffice-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/39homeoffice.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/39homeoffice.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/39homeoffice/ 39homeoffice 0 0
310683 Another three-piece bathroom. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/38bath-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/38bath.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/38bath.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/38bath/ 38bath 0 0
310685 And this is the deck. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/40deck2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/40deck2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/40deck2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/sale-of-the-week-1-85-million-lansing-luxury-home/slide/40deck2/ 40deck2 0 0
Very Miami Vice meets bunker.
Next they’ll be painting the interiors with those ghastly pastel colours.
Hideous
What a bunch of hogwash. This eyesore has been on the market for years, and listed at well over 2 million dollars. You’ve fallen prey to the agents re-listing tricks. Offers? Really? Ask anyone that lives in this neighborhood and they will laugh. Check you facts. Email me and I’ll send you sooo many emails from agents announcing this goofball house’s listings for the past 2 years. What a joke.
Land value only. Its a sore thumb.
Did it include the Brat Pack ?
According to Toronto Life it sold. hmmm …
It sold. People are just questioning the rest of the article. It’s been on and off of the market at far more $ for years. It sold for land value plus a pack of matinee. The issue is the ttc line is far to close to the surface at that spot for the gas station and surrounding houses to be knocked down for a new condo building. If the guy who bought this is a speculator…. He’s toast