Surreal Estate: $10.8 million for a Kleinburg mansion with a secret passage and a mirror TV

Location: Kleinburg Price: $10,800,000 Size: 10,000 square feet on more than an acre of land

Bedrooms: 4+2 Bathrooms: 7+3 Real estate agents: Khalen Meredith and Kim Nichols, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

The Place

A four-plus-two-bedroom, seven-plus-three-bathroom walkout bungalow on just over an acre of land. It features soaring ceilings, plenty of natural light and all the amenities a host needs (no matter what Mother Nature has in store). Custom light fixtures are focal points in the common rooms, and there are heated floors throughout. Motorists are a short drive from Highways 27, 427 and 400. And the property’s homeowner association owns several acres surrounding it, meaning the stunning backyard sunsets will never be obstructed.

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The Tour

The gated driveway provides additional privacy on an already tucked-away street.

The massive arched front door leads to a dining room left of the foyer.

Next is the main kitchen and great room, both with 20-foot ceilings, divided by a double-sided gas fireplace.

This space is equipped with custom accent lighting, windows built into the ceilings and sunny views of the walkout terrace.

It also comes with ornate marble counters, a matching backsplash and a stainless steel coffee machine built into the hardwood cabinet.

Now for the adjacent wine cellar. When asked how many bottles it holds, realtors Khalen Meredith and Kim Nichols both said, “More than enough.”

Peek around the island and you’ll spot the loggia, which sports elegant stonework and a wood-fired pizza oven.

The greatest feature of the great room is one you can’t see: a hidden doorway to the main bedroom.

Here’s that main bedroom. Even a king-sized bed looks tiny in this jumbo space. On the other side of those windows is a Juliet balcony big enough to perform Shakespeare from.

A marble-enclosed fireplace and twin French doors lead residents to the aforementioned terrace.

The main ensuite has heated marble floors and a heated towel rack. Notice how the tub doesn’t have a faucet? The water comes down from above, like a waterfall.

While getting ready for the day, residents can tune in to the mirror TV embedded in the double vanity—but they’ll have to fight over the remote.

Down the hall is an additional bedroom with views of the front yard. The funky wallpaper is a nice touch.

This secondary bedroom is crowned by clouds. There’s a housework and craft station just outside in the hallway.

Heading outside reveals the entertainment space: a sun-kissed terrace and lounge.

And don’t forget the covered dining area out here. At the flick of a switch, screens come down like garage doors—in case the mosquitos get hungry.

Here’s the view from above, overlooking a rectangular pool with a waterfall and an adjacent hot tub.

Underneath the terrace is another entertaining space, accessible from the lower level (more on that in a bit).

The covered outdoor kitchen means a family barbecue will never get rained out.

Next to the pool is an adventure playground, a basketball and pickleball court, and a golf turf mat for practice. Fore!

Here’s one last look at the pool before heading inside to the lower level.

Through the glass doors is the TV lounge.

Opposite is this classy bar.

And behind that, there’s a secondary kitchen.

Catch a flick in the tiered eight-seater home theatre.

Or get your fitness on in the bright and colourful home gym.

And afterward, relax those muscles in the steam room.

Remember that outdoor golf mat? The neighbours may be happier if future owners use this golf simulator, built into the garage during the pandemic.

Though there’s a three-car garage above, this car elevator allows residents to store additional vehicles here.

Lastly, here’s a bird’s eye view of the entire estate and its surrounding woodland neighbourhood.

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