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House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

By Kelly Reid
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The house that sold at 301 Lawrence Avenue

Address: 301 Lawrence Avenue East
Neighbourhood: Lawrence Park Agent: Barry Cohen, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage Price: $3,280,000

The place: A recent build with a traditional façade, four bedrooms, an office, a nanny suite and a tricked-out modern kitchen.

The history: The owners had the home designed especially for themselves, and finished it off with interiors by Casey Design. It was completed in 2011, though the landscaping took another year.

Big selling point: The kitchen looks like something out of a modern art museum: it’s all sleek white Boffi cabinetry and marble surfaces. It’s also fully equipped for entertaining, with two of virtually every appliance—all of them done up in stainless steel.

Possible deal breaker: This house is just beyond the boundaries of the Bridle Path. Even though the buyer won’t be able to claim to live in the city’s most secluded neighbourhood, that half-a-block difference could save him or her a considerable amount of money on the sale price.

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By the numbers:

• $3,280,000 • $14,893.53 in taxes (2015) • 4100 square feet • 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 3 gas fireplaces • 2 dishwashers

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

This understated entryway appears to have been modelled loosely on the hall of mirrors at Versailles.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The living room has a picture window and a fireplace with a carved marble mantle.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The dining room is adjacent to the living room. Like much of the rest of the house, it has oak flooring.

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House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

Behold: the powder room of the future.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The kitchen and family room are together at the back of the house.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The kitchen has marble countertops.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The sleek custom cabinetry is by Boffi.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The kitchen’s breakfast area is surrounded by windows with a view of the backyard.

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House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

There are four bedrooms and an office on the second floor of the house.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

Count the iMacs.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

A dino-themed bedroom.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The Pokémon wall decals make for an interesting contrast with that super-trendy antler chandelier.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The Pokémon bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a heated marble floor.

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House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

Another bedroom.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

And here’s that bedroom’s fancy semi-en suite.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The master bedroom’s French doors lead to a private balcony that faces the backyard.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The master bedroom’s dressing area.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

And the master en suite, with marble everywhere and wall-mounted sink faucets.

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House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The view from the balcony.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

Yeah, yeah there’s a basement rec room, but what about that ball pit, guys? We’d take that over a whirlpool tub, always.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

There’s a fifth bedroom in the basement, for guests and/or nannies.

House of Week: $3.3 million for a mini-mansion just beyond the Bridle Path

The backyard is meticulously landscaped.

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