In 2020, a Toronto house at 590 Briar Hill Ave. sold in one day for almost 10 per cent above asking.
It was clearly a different time in the city’s real estate, when houses you’d probably not consider “stunners” were regularly selling for north of asking prices amid heated competition.
The dated brick house had a hideous faux Tudor-style front, and the interiors, while acceptable, definitely needed some major updates.
The living room.
But the owners who bought the house back in 2020 had a big vision. They knocked down that dated house and, in its place, built a beautiful modern home.
The open-concept living room and kitchen are great for entertaining.
The new luxury home is being touted as a “spectacular work of art,” by realtor Adam Weiner.
A bright bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The three-bedroom, eight-bathroom home boasts over 4,000 square feet of living space.
The foyer.
When you walk into the house, you’re wowed by soaring ceilings and an airy open-concept layout.
The elevator.
The futuristic elevator, which is in the centre of the home and services all the levels, immediately draws your attention.
The kitchen.
But the home’s minimal, moody palette of warm wood, dark stone and metal accents creates a cohesive flow throughout the spaces.
The dining room.
On the main floor, you have the typical principal rooms.
The mix of materials creates an interesting aesthetic for the kitchen.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, with a massive island and integrated appliances.
The living room opens to the backyard.
It leads to the open living room, looking out over the backyard through large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.
A bedroom.
Upstairs, you have the bedrooms, each with their own ensuites.
The primary bedroom with a walk-in closet.
The primary bedroom is extra luxurious with two ensuite bathrooms, so you never have to share.
The loft space.
If you keep going up to the fourth floor of the house, you’ll be treated to a loft lounge space and a rooftop patio.
The basement living space and second kitchen.
The basement wasn’t an afterthought either, featuring a second kitchen, gym, home theatre, and an extra bedroom.
A view of the backyard.
And it wasn’t just the house itself that got the makeover of the century – the backyard was also treated to a glow-up.
The backyard has an irrigation system making it low maintenance.
The backyard features an in-ground pool, a jacuzzi, a waterfall, and there’s even an outdoor shower.
One of the primary bedroom ensuite bathrooms.
But all those upgrades come with an upgraded price. In 2020, 590 Briar Hill Ave. sold for just over $1.8 million.
The back of the house.
Today, 590 Briar Hill Ave. is listed for $5,545,000.
