Surreal Estate: $12 million for a Georgian manor in Rosedale with a hall of mirrors

Neighbourhood: Rosedale
Price: $12 million
Last sold for: $4,876,000 in 2010
Size: 8,533 square feet
Bedrooms: 5+1
Bathrooms: 7
Real estate agent: Cailey Heaps, Heaps Estrin Real Estate Team

The place

A five-plus-one-bedroom, seven-bathroom standout sitting on the southwest edge of leafy Rosedale. Georgian by inspiration, the home’s main floor is old-world ornate while the rest of it is a bit more contemporary and bright. The place is within walking distance of Rosedale station, Ramsden Park and the shops on Yonge. And motorists are a short drive from Rosedale Valley Road, Bayview and the DVP. 

The history

The current owners purchased this house more than a decade ago as a place to raise their three children. They originally placed it on the market in 2020 at $10.6 million before having second thoughts. Now, with their kids grown, the couple is positive they’re ready for a new lifestyle. 

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The tour

The red-brick façade features a covered entrance flanked by Corinthian columns. Just beyond the frame is the circular four-car heated driveway and two-car garage. On to the inside…

Weren’t expecting this, were you? The foyer is a hall of mirrors.

This funky checkerboard hallway feels like a runway.  

Here’s the big red family room, which doubles as a library. It has coffered ceilings, built-in storage, a wood-burning fireplace and French doors leading to the courtyard. 

There’s another wood-burning fireplace in the lounge next door. 

Now for the kitchen, equipped with a Wolf six-burner gas cooktop, a Dacor range hood, Sub-Zero fridges, a GE microwave, a subway-tiled backsplash and a prep island with a second sink. 

The breakfast nook walks out to the back and comes with a wall of windows. 

The adjoining dining room—fit for a king—has more Corinthian columns. 

Here’s the main suite, which takes up about a third of the second floor. It’s outfitted with crown moulding, large windows, another fireplace, floral carpeting and a private balcony.  

There’s also a lounge in here.

This is the quarry-like ensuite: marble tiles, a large soaker tub and an antique vanity disguised as a dresser.

And this is the suite’s walk-in closet.

Down the hall is this secondary corner bedroom, with fabric wallpaper and a trio of windows. 

Here’s the second ensuite. This one has black marble, brass accents and a glass shower with a bench. 

This bedroom, currently set up as an office, has a more modern feel and a view of the street. 

Moving to the third floor reveals the gym, featuring in-ceiling speakers. Those doors on the right walk out to the rooftop patio.

That’s the Yorkville skyline in the distance.  

There’s one more bedroom up here, defined by its vaulted ceilings. 

The basement has a kitchenette in the main living area, plus one more marble-tiled bathroom (not pictured), a wine cellar and a laundry room.  

The courtyard is surrounded by a brick wall and high hedges for privacy. 

Finally, a full view of the outdoor space, which spans the length of the home.

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