Stylish $5 million Ontario home feels more like a luxury hotel than a house

This utterly grand, light-filled Mississauga mansion will make you feel like a true VIP, and it could be yours for $5 million.

Nestled on a tranquil court among hundreds of thriving trees and located only steps away from waterfront walking trails, 718 Balboa Drive is more than a cut above the concrete jungle lying in the nearby city centre — it’s a true gem in every sense of the word.

The over 7000 square-foot home stands proudly at two storeys, and exmplifies contemporary design done right, showcasing a strong emphasis on the use of glass, which gives the entire home a sense of bright openness and flow.

The entrance to 718 Balboa Dr.

This home feels like the house equivalent of a high-end yoga studio, with light natural flooding in from all sides and spilling out over wide plank oak hardwood floors.

The living room.

The entire sweeping open-concept main floor of the home offers a cozy sense of togetherness despite being, quite literally, enormous, so that families can spend time together while also revelling in their own personal space — something that, in the GTA at least, plenty of folks yearn for.

The dining and family rooms.

The centrepiece of the main floor is a seven foot-long marble gas fireplace which, in keeping with the general feel of the home, doubles as a window between the dining and family rooms, complimented by sleek chandeliers and sky-high ceilings.

The main kitchen.

If the home isn’t luxurious enough for you yet, try this on for size: it is home to not one, but two complete kitchens. 

The main kitchen is a carefully curated home cook’s (or private chefs, if you’re fancy like that,) dream, with ample porcelain counter space, top-of-the-line appliances and direct access to a covered backyard patio that’s the perfect spot for summertime dining al fresco.

The primary bedroom.

Upstairs on the second floor — which can be accessed the old-fashioned way by using the stairs or with a private elevator — the primary bedroom is a luxury retreat that feels like a guest suite at a five-star hotel.

Featuring an unbelievable walk-in closet with custom built-in shelving and a spacious balcony, you’d have little need (or want) to ever explore other areas of the house — other than the fact that the rest of the house is just as stunning, of course.

The primary ensuite.

Attached to the primary bedroom, a magnificent five-piece ensuite bathroom is the ultimate destination to unwind after a long day, with its heated porcelain floors, deep soaker tub, his and hers sinks and an enormous steam shower.

Another bedroom.

In total, the second floor boasts four bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closet and ensuite so that no one — not even the kids — have to sacrifice on privacy and luxury.

One bedroom, like the primary, also features its own walk-out balcony that looks out over the backyard.

The home theatre.

Downstairs, in the basement (which is located at ground level, allowing, still, for the flow of natural light) you’ll find a home theatre and exercise room, alongside a sauna, nanny suite and one of the home’s two laundry rooms.

The basement wet bar.

The basement is also home to a complete wet bar, adorned with a built-in glass wine cellar, fridge and shelving units, making it the ultimate entertainment hub, because, when you live in a house like this, the only thing better than going to a party is hosting one.

The backyard and pool.

The basement offers direct access via a walk-up to the backyard, which houses a 7-foot saltwater pool and built-in kitchen amid meticulous landscaping and stonework.

718 Balboa Drive.

718 Balboa Drive is currently listed by Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage at $5,888,000.