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Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

What North York home would be complete without a banquet hall, 16 bathrooms, indoor and outdoor pools, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar?

By Aleah Balas
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Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Neighbourhood: St. Andrew-Windfields Price: $18,800,000 Size: 25,110 square feet Bedrooms: 9+3 Bathrooms: 16 Realtor: Khoren Mardoyan


The place

A 12-bedroom, 16-bathroom mansion sitting on a corner lot just off Bayview in the St. Andrew-Windfields neighbourhood. It’s one of the city’s grandest homes, with amenities that include a home theatre, a spa and a dance floor with fibre-optic lighting. 

The history 

The owners built this stunner in 2013 as a nod to 18th-century French architecture. It was last on the market in 2022 for $15.2 million, but the deal fell through, and a year later, they’re trying for $3.6 million more. The owners now want to downsize (go figure) and are looking for a buyer with money to burn.

Related: $6 million for a Georgian Bay compound with a grotto-style sauna and a boathouse

The tour 

The façade features large doric columns and sculptural accents surrounding each of the windows.

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Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Walking through the foyer is a sensory overload.

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Here’s a reverse angle of the foyer, showcasing the grand staircase and crystal chandelier. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

The domed ceiling—with frescoes reminiscent of those found in European cathedrals—may be the home’s greatest feature.

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

This view of the second-floor hallway shows off the stained-glass windows. There are nine bedrooms on this level.

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

The kitchen has room for a full dining table and walks out to the backyard. 

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Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

A closer look at the kitchen reveals the new appliances, island and sparkling floors. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Outside, the 5,500-square-foot backyard has an illuminated pool. There’s also an indoor pool for the winter.

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

The dining room has built-in glass cabinets and a bas-relief honouring classical art. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Here’s a look at two of the many large living spaces. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Now for downstairs: a 2,200-square-foot banquet hall with room for 150 guests. It has granite and marble floors throughout as well as a dance floor. 

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Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Fibre-optic lights illuminate the recessed ceilings. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Down the hall is the billiards room, with a temperature-controlled wine cellar. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

There’s also a gym, a spa and a massage room. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Finally, the golf simulator, which doubles as a home theatre. 

Surreal Estate: $18.8 million for a French palace off Bayview with a golf simulator

Have a home that’s about to hit the market? Send your property to realestate@torontolife.com.  

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