Surreal Estate: This lakeside Burlington home’s selling price went up sixfold in eight years

Neighbourhood: La Salle, Burlington Price: $8,588,000 Size: 8,675 square feet Last sold for: $1,400,000 in 2016 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 6 Real estate agent: Allia Akkad

The place

A three-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Burlington. It’s a true turnkey: the place is brand new, the sale includes all the furniture and it’s loaded with high-tech amenities. Backing onto a ravine, this bunker on steroids is within walking distance of the waterfront and the Aldershot GO station. And motorists are a short drive from both the 403 and the QEW.

The history 

The current owner built this home from the ground up with an eye toward contemporary design and environmentalism: its flat roof is lined with solar panels, there are two EV chargers on site and sustainable tech can be found throughout. The project took about four years and was completed in 2021. 

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The tour 

The façade exemplifies the design philosophy: clean lines, lots of glass, low-carbon materials and greenery all over. 

In the foyer: heated porcelain floors, a three-ring geometric chandelier and a floor-to-ceiling bamboo wall (not pictured).

The kitchen is equipped with two quartzite islands, appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero and bifold doors out to the back patio.

This adjacent walk-in pantry is the size of a studio apartment and has heated floors. 

Here’s another look at the open-concept main floor from the glass staircase. 

Moving upstairs highlights the main bedroom, including a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall window with remote-controlled blinds overlooking the backyard. 

The main suite also comes with twin walk-in closets. 

This the main ensuite bathroom, which has a glass shower, marble counters, a separate water closet and a soaker tub.

The elevator services all four levels, including the lower level, which is essentially a private spa. 

Downstairs is the sound-proofed fitness centre, with rubber floors and mirror walls. 

Here’s a peek inside the lower-level laundry room.  

And here’s the infrared sauna.

The indoor lap pool—straight out of sci-fi—is situated in a climate-controlled room with heated bars for towels. 

Both secondary bedrooms are down here as well, each with an ensuite bathroom. 

Here’s the third bedroom and its dramatic tray ceiling. 

And, for something different, there’s the outdoor living room, complete with a gas fireplace and a drop-down entertainment system. 

Walk down the polished concrete steps to appreciate the lounge and dining area. That’s an artificial waterfall in the distance.

Don’t forget the gas grill and prep space. 

The backyard faces southeast—ideal for the mature trees, which were hand-selected by the builder. 

Finally, a look at the rear of the home.

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