$3 million for what looks like a ski chalet in the middle of Mount Pleasant

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant East Price: $2,999,000 Size: 3,337 square feet Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 4 Parking spots: 2 Real estate agents: David and Kate Young, Bosley Real Estate

The Place

A four-plus-one-bedroom, four-bathroom detached steps from Bayview, this home comes with art deco flourishes, checkered floors, a six-zone built-in Sonos audio system, smart lighting and integrated climate control. Outside, the backyard has a large deck and a hot tub for hosting. Residents are within walking distance of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Davisville station and the new Eglinton Crosstown’s Leaside station. And motorists are a short drive from both the DVP and Allen Road.

The History

Built in 1934, interior designer Ali Budd helped rebuild it in 2019, preserving three of its original exterior walls. The owners wanted the new design to be family-focused to centre comfort and wellness.

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The Tour

The façade balances the charm of the original 1930s home (see the base) with contemporary elements, such as LEDs for the porch, black window frames and plenty of glass.

In the foyer, the marble basket-weave floors come heated—a nice touch for Toronto’s cold and damp winters. Herringbone white-oak floors can be found throughout the living area.

Just around the corner stands this cozy nook for drinks and reading. It overlooks the historic neighbourhood.

The living room is equipped with an Italian Laminam slab natural gas fireplace. Next to it is the media wall, with plenty of built-in storage.

An industrial-style glass-and-steel partition separates the living room from the kitchen and dining space.

The powder room is sure to impress with its vibrant wallpaper. The heated tiles here are the same as in the foyer.

Now for the heart of the home: the kitchen. It has art deco accents, checkered floors, a standout hood, a waterfall-edge kitchen island and appliances seamlessly built into the cabinets.

A wall of wainscoting adds depth and old-world energy to the dining area.

Heading to the second-floor landing shows off the place’s many skylights.

Here’s the main suite, with vaulted 14-foot ceilings, huge south-facing windows and a walk-in closet.

This is the main ensuite bathroom, surrounded by an airy partition wall.

Turn around to take in tons more glass as well as a double dresser vanity.

This is one of the secondary bedrooms, featuring another vaulted ceiling, more wild wallpaper and a built-in banquette with a view.

And this secondary bedroom has an even larger banquette installed within a bay window.

The shared upstairs bathroom is lined with ’70s-esque abstract tiles and a glass-partition shower.

Moving downstairs highlights the finished basement’s rec zone.

There’s also a spa-inspired bathroom down here with a rainfall steam shower.

For residents who work from home, behold the quiet corner office. That blank wall converts into a Murphy bed for guests.

Finally, here’s the large back deck that flows from the kitchen. It has an entertainment unit, a hot tub and lots of space for al fresco eats.

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