For sale287 RUSSELL HILL Road, Toronto, ON M4V 2T5
Toronto, ON M4V 2T5
About this property
A Rare Forest Hill Landmark - Rich in History, Character & Possibility Set on an exceptional 75 x 175 ft lot in prestigious Forest Hill, this distinctive pink stone residence, built in 1913, is a rare offering of architectural character, scale and privacy. Originally a private residence, it later served as Cantab College, a boys' school during the Depression, before being acquired by the current owners in 1985 and lovingly restored from the ground up.The home offers an elegant balance of period character and modern family living. A welcoming vestibule opens to a gracious central hall, leading to a library, formal dining room with fireplace and expansive living room with bay window and fireplace. The heart of the home is an integrated kitchen, eating and family living area with a dramatic two-way fireplace, opening directly to the large patio, landscaped gardens and private swimming pool.The upper levels provide generous bedroom accommodation, including a principal bedroom with fireplace and ensuite, additional ensuite bedrooms and a substantial third-floor bedroom/sitting room with three-piece ensuite and cedar closet.The lower level features approximately seven-foot ceilings and exceptional flexibility, with a gym, private movie theatre with fireplace, bathroom, rooms historically used for live-in help, wine cellar and extensive storage. The space can readily accommodate offices, hobbies, wellness or additional living areas.A detached two-car garage and pool cabana with washroom complete the property. Minutes from Upper Canada College and B.S.S., with Forest Hill's renowned schools, parks and amenities nearby.A truly special residence offering history, character, privacy, exceptional outdoor living and the rare potential of a 75 x 175 ft lot.
Property facts & features
- Days on market
- Not reported
- Property type
- Detached
- MLS® number
- C13685530
- Source status
- New
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 7
- Reported interior area
- Not provided
- Neighbourhood
- Not provided
- Postal code
- M4V 2T5
- Parking spaces
- 7
- Garage
- Detached
- Lot depth (source units)
- 175
- Annual property tax
- 27760
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Laundry
- Not provided
- Interior features
- Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Generator - Full, In-Law Suite
- Exterior features
- Not provided
- MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
- 75 days
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Property value & listing history
New · $9,488,888
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