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This week’s Curb Appeal is loaded with unique Toronto properties: a St. Andrew-Windfields mansion with frescoes, stained-glass windows and cathedral ceilings; an airy rental with its own rooftop terrace; and a quirky semi in Roncesvalles Village with plenty of industrial flourishes. Visit torontolife.com for all our real estate coverage.

One of Toronto’s most outrageous homes is once again on the market, this time to the tune of $18.8 million. Built in 2013 and inspired by old-world architecture, the mansion comes with 12 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a banquet hall, and—of course—a golf simulator.

How about a two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft in a Briar Hill-Belgravia building that used to be a textile factory? It has exposed brick, 13-foot ceilings, sneaky storage hacks and top-notch amenities.

Here’s a 1,350-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi equipped with concrete accent walls, a striking staircase and a finished basement. And it’s currently going for $1.3 million.

AI has made it easy for post-secondary students to fake their way to a degree. They argue that ChatGPT is just another study tool. But professors are panicking, and the system is unravelling. In our September issue, an inside look at the education revolution. Plus, the untold story of the Bellaria massacre; how a Toronto woman started a popcorn business in prison; where to eat, drink and party at TIFF; and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today.