Surreal Estate: $14.8 million for a prairie-style indoor-outdoor oasis just south of York Mills

Neighbourhood: Banbury–Don Mills Price: $14,800,000 Size: 12,000 square feet Bedrooms: 4+2 Bathrooms: 8+1 Parking spots: 18 Real estate agent: Richard Sherman, Slavens and Associates

The Place

A four-plus-two-bedroom, eight-plus-one-bathroom haven in North York. The home comes with mill-inspired finishes, stone walls, big windows and a ravine—all of it spread across 1.37 acres. While the property feels like it’s nestled in the middle of nowhere, it’s a quick jaunt to Windfields Park and the shops on York Mills. And motorists are a short drive to both the 401 and the DVP.

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The Tour

The 15-car driveway leads to the covered entrance. There’s a three-car garage on this side of the house and another oversized garage on the other side.

Is this a house or a hotel in the country? Expect much more wood and stone inside.

A double-sided saltwater aquarium welcomes residents in the foyer.

Looks like they found Nemo.

Straight ahead is the living and dining area.

The lounge has a piano, built-in displays and an oddity of a light fixture that draws the eye upward.

In the kitchen: stone counters, stainless steel appliances and a generous island. The scoop bar stools are a quirky touch.

Future residents will likely eat most meals in this nook overlooking the two-level outdoor entertaining zone (more on that in a bit).

Past the kitchen is the family room, with big wooden beams and timber-framed windows with forest views.

Heading outside reveals this patio. It’s equipped with speakers and space heaters built into the roof.

There’s plenty more seating for guests along the side of the home.

Now for the lounge, with its own gas fireplace and TV.

How about this view of the saltwater infinity pool, companion hot tub and dense greenery?

Here’s a better look at both outdoor levels.

This is the jungle-like court for basketball, tennis and pickleball.

Back inside, this dramatic staircase overlooks the zen garden and lily pond.

Here’s a view from that garden looking in.

The second-floor catwalk, with its white walls and studio lighting, evokes an art gallery.

This is the main bedroom, with more millwork.

It’s also fitted with this head-turning chandelier.

The main walk-in closet, meanwhile, is long enough to go bowling in.

Nearby is the main ensuite bathroom, covered in marble.

A reverse angle highlights the matching jumbo vanities.

Forest bathing, literally.

Moving downstairs, the basement also walks out to the backyard.

There’s a fitness centre down here along with a yoga studio and a steam room (not pictured).

Make sure to stop by the ruby-red bar...

...before catching a flick in the state-of-the-art theatre.

Lastly, here’s the backyard at dusk.

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