Dear reader, Torontonians are funny: we love our neighbourhood parks, restaurant patios and cottage getaways, yet we rarely treat ourselves to top-notch outdoor amenities at home. It’s true that the city’s Siberian-style winters can be a bit much, but that’s just an invitation to get creative.
Realtors say that investing in a few shiny toys for the backyard or balcony—a TV here, a gas cooktop there—can have a considerable impact on buyers perusing premium listings. Consider Curb Appeal’s top post this week, a $4.7-million Caledon complex sitting on 27 acres. Sleek aesthetic aside, what drew me to the home was its outdoor accessories: a firepit, a shower and a pool house equipped with a pizza oven.
Also in today’s newsletter: an East York property that nearly tripled its selling price in two years. Plus, a Mississauga mansion that comes with—wait for it—a 20-car driveway. Visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition for all of our real estate coverage and more. |
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| —Barry Jordan Chong, city and real estate editor |
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What rural home would be complete without a pizza oven in a pool house, a pergola-crowned patio, a deck the size of a basketball court, a snake-like staircase, a stone wine cellar, a loft and reclaimed wood beams all over? |
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| This 18,000-square-foot gated behemoth overlooks the Credit River and is equipped with 12 bathrooms, a putting green and too many chandeliers to count. And it’s currently going for $12.5 million. |
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