A Fresh Face Fits Right Into An Established Toronto Enclave

This newly built house in Toronto’s Lytton Park may be the freshest face on the block, but it looks right at home. The Georgian-inspired three-story is in keeping with the classic styles of existing houses in the community.

Once farmland and a rural suburb of Toronto, the neighborhood was originally made up of mostly Georgian and Tudor-style homes, many of which date from around 1890 to 1930. During the period from 1920 to 1945 local architectural tastes expanded to include American Foursquare, Victorian and Colonial designs.

The exclusive area known as Lytton Park, with its tree-lined streets, large lots and manicured gardens, takes its name from an actual park – a sunken garden with winding staircases, balcony overlooks and mature maple, elm and spruce trees.

A central foyer and inlaid floors set the tone for the rest of the house.

A central foyer and inlaid floors set the tone for the rest of the house. (Barry Cohen Homes)

The custom mansion by the Canada-based design-build group Nuvo Homes, in collaboration with architect Stan Makow and Sachiko Designs, sits on a corner lot near the end of a cul-de-sac.

Five steps lead up a column-supported portico at the front of the red brick house. Limestone accents surround the windows and garage doors. A trio of arched dormer windows project from the mansard roof. The driveway and walkways are heated.

An atrium-like breakfast room off the kitchen has windows on three sides. The open-concept kitchen, outfitted with Wolf and Meile appliances, also borders a living area with a fireplace.

A fireplace flanked by tall windows creates a focal point in the formal living room.

A fireplace flanked by tall windows creates a focal point in the formal living room. (Barry Cohen Homes)

A more formal living room adjoins the dining room. Generous ceiling heights add a sense of spaciousness in the home office.

The primary bedroom features a raised and vaulted ceiling, a fireplace and a wall of built-ins. The room opens to a balcony.

The upper level contains additional bedrooms, bathrooms and a family room that opens to a landing.

The primary bedroom features a raised ceiling, white oak floors and a fireplace.

The primary bedroom features a raised ceiling, white oak floors and a fireplace. (Barry Cohen Homes)

A eucalyptus wood wall backs the stairs and spans all floors. An elevator also connects the levels.

Some 9,520 square feet of living and loft space, along with another nearly 3,300 on the lower level, total close to 13,000 square feet. There are five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

A wine cellar, a gym, a home theater and a game room with a wet bar and fireplace occupy the bottom floor.

Other features include rift-cut white oak hardwood, radiant heated floors and smart home technology.

A terrace along the back of the house steps down to the back yard and swimming pool.

A terrace along the back of the house steps down to the back yard and swimming pool. (Barry Cohen Homes)

A eucalyptus wood wall backs the stairs and spans all floors. An elevator also connects the levels.

Some 9,520 square feet of living and loft space, along with another nearly 3,300 on the lower level, total close to 13,000 square feet. There are five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

A wine cellar, a gym, a home theater and a game room with a wet bar and fireplace occupy the bottom floor.

Other features include rift-cut white oak hardwood, radiant heated floors and smart home technology.

get the best forbes global properties luxury real estate insights in your inbox each month

Author

During four decades of covering luxury and celebrity housing, I’ve looked into people’s homes, lives and property records through many lenses. I was the Los Angeles Times Real Estate section editor for eight years, the Hot Property columnist for six and did stints as a newspaper reporter, copy editor and page designer. My work for The Times Business, Home and Real Estate sections has garnered in-house and national awards for blogging, editing and feature writing.

Related