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Dramatic architecture and extensive detailing elevate this 12,400-square-foot Aurora, Ontario estate into the palatial. Evoking the opulence and nobility of a French Chateau, the estate features a bold limestone facade that decorates the archways, dormers and rotunda of the front exterior.
100 Kennedy Street West | Presented by Barry Cohen and Tyler Cohen, Barry Cohen Homes
Finials adorn the peaks of a cedar roof. Iron-wrought balustrades enclose second-story balconettes. A 20-car, heated driveway stretches across the width of the property.
The same level of grandeur continues inside, where tasteful detailing can be found from floor to ceiling, including wide baseboards, wainscotting and coffered ceilings. Despite clear influences from traditional Cheateu architecture, the home also showcases modern touches, like an open-concept kitchen, a glass-encased three-season room and recessed lighting.
In addition to the home’s five bedrooms and nine bathrooms are two main-floor libraries, a formal dining room and spacious principal rooms, as well as an entertainer’s basement, complete with a cineplex-like theater, walk-in wine cellar and gym.
In the back of the estate, a heated pool is accompanied by a modern pool house. A bi-folding nano wall makes for seamless indoor/outdoor access to the space’s full bar, lounging area and wood-burning fireplace.
Modern amenities meet traditional glamour in this lavishly appointed Toronto suburb estate.
About the area: Located in the central York Region, Aurora is situated approximately 40 kilometers north of downtown Toronto. The area is known for its preservation of its historic buildings and original form, with Northeast Old Aurora receiving the designation of Historical Conservation District. With a population of about 62,000 as of 2021, Aurora has continued to grow year-over-year, fueled by the town’s desirable residences and proximity to Toronto.
