The Hoggs Hollow area is known for being home to some of Toronto’s most outrageously expensive mega-mansions. It’s a neighbourhood where flaunting one’s wealth and building extravagant houses is the norm.
This is an area where houses go for an average of $3.4 million, though homes in the neighbourhood regularly sell for upwards of $4 million.
One impressive home in the area at 34 Plymbridge Cres. W just hit the market and is listed for $3,980,000.
The foyer.
But the price is not the only thing that makes this home special.
One of the bedrooms on the second floor.
The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, hasn’t graced the market in over three decades.
The living room with a cozy fireplace.
Surrounded by nature and estate homes, this home feels so classic it could be in a Nancy Meyers movie.
Ivy covers the house.
From the moment you lay eyes on 34 Plymbridge Cres. W, the home’s timeless curb appeal is evident. 
A view from the lawn.
The lushly landscaped front yard exudes charm, while the inside of 34 Plymbridge Cres. W is, oh, so cozy and welcoming.
Columns add a touch of architectural interest to the home.
And for a house that hasn’t been on the market in 30 years, she looks good. The owners have done plenty of upgrades throughout the years.
A bedroom in the addition.
Listing agent Janine Sheeres told blogTO that renowned Toronto architect Napier Simpson designed the second-floor addition to the house in the 1970s.
The powder room with glass bricks.
In the early 90s, the owners did another major renovation.
The kitchen that opens to the garden.
For example, the kitchen was upgraded with some high-end appliances like a Subzero fridge, Jennair stovetop and wall oven, a Miele dishwasher.
A more dated bathroom.
And there are definitely some rooms in the house that might benefit from another update – such as the bathrooms with the melamine countertops.
The dining room.
But despite some of the dated parts, the home has really good bones.
The office.
On the main floor, you have all the principal living spaces, including a mud room and home office.
The family room.
The rooms are cozy yet bright and spacious.
Another bedroom.
And while the interior might not be to everyone’s taste, it’s giving Martha Stewart vibes, which we respect.
The primary bedroom.
One unique aspect of this house is that the primary bedroom is on the main floor, which Sheeres says makes it a “fantastic scale-down option.”
The sunny family room.
But if you’re not at the “scale down” phase, there are three other bedrooms on the second floor, so there’s ample space for growing families or those who love hosting guests.
An aerial shot of the house.
There is not much outdoor space on the property itself since it’s an irregular-shaped lot. But the house faces Brookfield Park, so there’s that.
The primary ensuite bathroom.
And, of course, location is top tier.
A screened-in porch.
Sheeres notes that 34 Plymbridge Cres. W is just a short stroll from York Mills subway station, the shops and restaurants of Yonge Street, and exclusive clubs like Granite and the Cricket Club.
The side yard.
Whether you envision moving in as is, renovating, or living out your Nancy Meyers dream, the possibilities are endless at 34 PLymbridge Cres. W.
