Sale of the Week: the $2.6-million new-build that proves contemporary homes can have lively interiors
Sale of the Week: the $2.6-million new-build that proves contemporary homes can have lively interiors
Address: 14 Windham Drive
Neighbourhood: Bayview Village
Agent: Nora Akhbari, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage
The Property: This custom build sets itself apart from other modern homes with its use of wood materials, which warm up the interior colour palette. Also unusual: an open-concept design that splits the main floor into multiple tiers. A winding staircase leads to the bedrooms, each with its own en suite washroom.
The History: This mini-mansion replaced a wartime bungalow similar to those that still make up much of the neighbourhood. Construction began about a year and a half ago and ended last summer.
The Fate: Developers of contemporary homes, facing a dwindling number of buildable sites in Willowdale to the west, have turned to Bayview Village. The agent who sold this house thinks the recent uptick in cool, modern builds is behind an influx of young families to the area. The buyers of 14 Windham certainly fit that description.
The Sale: The home was listed for $2,749,000 in August to test the market. (The neighbourhood is unused to such large offerings.) The agent eventually relisted it for $2,650,000. After some serious offers fell through, the home received its final offer over the holidays, traditionally one of the toughest times to offload real estate.
By the Numbers:
• $2,569,000
• 5,600 square feet, approximately, including the basement
• 97 per cent of list price
• 93 days on the market
• 4+1 bedrooms
• 6 washrooms
• 2-car built-in garage
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- The builder knocked down a wartime bungalow and built this in its place.
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- The interior incorporates a lot of wood, which makes this house stand out from others of its type.
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- The living room, with the dining area in the background.
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- A closer look at the dining area.
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- Here's the family room, with the kitchen in the background. The split-level design is unique, but it could be a little awkward for anyone who has trouble with stairs.
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- The living room has more of that same wood, and there's a fireplace, too.
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- The kitchen comes with plenty of fancy appliances.
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- The powder room looks like it was put together by Stanley Kubrick's production designer.
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- The winding staircase is a big selling point.
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- There are two bedrooms on an "in-between" level, sandwiched between the first and second floors. This is one of them.
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- And here's that bedroom's en suite washroom.
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- Here's a second floor bedroom.
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- And the master bedroom is also on the second floor. It has its own fireplace.
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- The master bedroom's walk-in closet.
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- And the master en suite.
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- The basement rec room has a bar and a walkout to the backyard.
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- The basement steps.
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- And here's the backyard.
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 The agent eventually relisted it for $2,650,000. After some serious offers fell through, the home received its final offer over the holidays, traditionally one of the toughest times to offload real estate.
By the Numbers:
• $2,569,000
• 5,600 square feet, approximately, including the basement
• 97 per cent of list price
• 93 days on the market
• 4+1 bedrooms
• 6 washrooms
• 2-car built-in garage
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If I were not a middle manager, I would buy this house, get a big TV in the master above the fireplace, get in bed, and only get out for necessities, until spring. Also I hope it comes with a nice housekeeper who makes delicious soup and has excellent taste in scented candles.