$3 million for a vertical curio with programmable fireplaces

Neighbourhood: Trinity-Bellwoods Price: $2,999,800 Size: 2,766 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Real estate agent: Merrick Bao, RE/MAX Hallmark

The Place

An ultra-narrow three-bedroom, four-bathroom detached one block south of Trinity Bellwoods Park. The property comes with many green features: repurposed steel and stone for thermal retention, massive windows and skylights (even in the closets), smart technology, and a gabion wall in the backyard. It’s within walking distance of the bars and restaurants along Queen West, excellent public schools, and half a dozen streetcar lines and bus routes. And motorists are a short drive from the Gardiner.

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The History

The original owners of this house built it custom in 2016 as a long-term family home. They were closely involved in the design and wanted industrial accents to contrast with warm white oak and rich walnut.

The Tour

The home’s façade stands out: narrow, earthy and tucked behind a front yard of mature trees.

A closer look at the front door highlights the crystal glass and the Corten steel, which is both handsome and eco-friendly.

After leaving the vestibule, residents will find the den, lined with tons of built-in storage.

Now for the grand room, with an enormous window wall overlooking the backyard. The gas fireplace—hooked up to the home’s climate-control system via that exposed duct—is a nice touch.

Behind the grand room sits the dining area. The use of mirrors helps the space feel larger.

Here’s the kitchen, equipped with cupboards galore as well as a stainless steel dishwasher, a gas range and marble counters.

A reverse shot of the grand room highlights the vertical layout, plus those walnut staircases.

And this is what the ground floor looks like from the loft.

The second-floor landing is home to two bedrooms and the laundry room. Note the breezy stairs and glass railings, which help spread natural light to all levels.

Now for one of the secondary suites.

This secondary ensuite comes with a chunky vanity and a tiled shower with a rainfall head.

The entire third floor is dedicated to the main suite and its big-balcony view of the Entertainment District.

See?

In the opulent main bathroom: hotel-style luxury all around, with marble walls, a gigantic glass shower, a dual vanity and a soaker tub with a view of the street.

Time for an outside showcase of the striking millwork, large patio, towering fences for privacy and the wrap-around gabion wall.

Lastly, this view of the rear shows off the building in its full vertical glory.

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