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House of the Week: $5.7 million for a modern home with a giant rooftop terrace

By Zane Schwartz
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House of the Week: $5.7 million for a modern home with a giant rooftop terrace

Address: 99 Farnham Avenue
Neighbourhood: Summerhill Agents: Andy Taylor and Robert Nelson, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Price: $5,670,000 Previously sold for: $1,500,000 in 2010

The place

A modern home with a unique exterior, large windows and plenty of outdoor space.

The history

This house was completely redone in 2012 by Bolt Developments. Among its many luxury features: an elevator that goes from the garage to the third floor.

Here’s the foyer:

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The dining area:

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The kitchen:

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And the family room:

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There are three bedrooms on the third floor. Ah yes, what child doesn’t enjoy model biplanes?

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Another bedroom:

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And the master bedroom:

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There’s a walk-in closet:

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And a super-sleek ensuite bathroom:

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The entire third floor is a gym with floor-to-ceiling windows:

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There’s another bedroom in the basement:

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Here’s the elevator:

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The back patio has lots of space for seating:

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And the backyard has lots of space for a trampoline:

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Big selling point

With three outdoor patios, the house was designed for entertaining large groups. Imagine how many people could fit on this rooftop terrace:

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Possible deal breaker

The exterior stands out in this neighbourhood of old Victorians—but owning the house all your neighbours can’t stop talking about could be considered a bonus.

By the numbers

• $5,670,000 • $19,731.07 in taxes (2016) • 3,626 square feet • 30-by-166.83-foot lot • 6 bathrooms • 4 parking spots • 3 bedrooms • 3 patios • 1 gym

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