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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

By Zane Schwartz| Photography by Houssmax
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The house for sale at 181 Crescent Road

Address: 181 Crescent Road
Neighbourhood: Rosedale Agents: Vicky Tal, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., Brokerage; and Janet Lindsay, Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Price: $5,295,000 Previously sold for: $2,550,000 in 2014, before a major renovation

The place

A hundred-year-old home with a modern interior.

The foyer has a fireplace:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The living room is in the turret, so it has some impressive windows. And take a look at that wallpaper:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

Herringbone wood flooring adds a little bit of elegance:

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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The family room is combined with the kitchen:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

And here’s the kitchen:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

There are three bedrooms on the second floor, all with ensuite bathrooms. Here’s one of them:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The master bedroom has a Juliet balcony and a fireplace:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The gentleman of the house has an impressive shoe collection:

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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The master ensuite has an exceptionally shiny bathtub:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

There are three more bedrooms on the third floor. Here’s one of them:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

And another:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

And this one has access to the rooftop terrace:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

All three third-floor bedrooms share this bathroom:

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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The view from the terrace:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

There’s a rec area in the basement:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

Plenty of wine storage is a must:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

And here’s the nanny suite:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret

The backyard:

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House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret
The history

Toronto architects Henry Bauld Gordon and Grant Helliwell built the home in 1902. The most recent owners, who bought the house in 2014, refreshed the interior, knocking out several walls and lowering the basement. The house now has Miele appliances, heated marble floors, wallpapers imported from France and England, and giant custom doors.

Big selling point

For anyone who has ever wanted to live in a castle, the bedroom in the turret is pretty close:

House of the Week: $5.3 million for a remodelled Rosedale mansion with a turret
Possible deal breaker

The house was originally listed for $5,875,000 in March. A month ago, the owners dropped the ask by $580,000 in an attempt to drum up interest. At this price point, buyers are scarce—but one usually turns up sooner or later.

By the numbers

• $5,295,000 • $15,045.97 in taxes (2016) • 4,750 square feet, above grade • 50-by-255-foot lot • 7 bathrooms • 7 bedrooms • 2 parking spots

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