$2,588,000
For sale: Detached

Move in, unpack & start entertaining. Architectural character, solid custom construction & exceptional space define this beautifully maintained 4+1-bedroom, 5-bathroom home, offering over 3,300 sq ft above grade plus a 1,670 sq ft finished lower level. A dramatic circular painted-oak staircase makes a striking first impression, while soaring ceilings, 2 gas fireplaces & an ethanol fireplace add warmth throughout. Separate living & dining rooms (seating 10 with ease) are made for entertaining, and a main-floor office for two offers a quiet workspace. The open-concept kitchen, breakfast area & family room are the heart of the home. The family room rises to 18-ft vaulted ceilings, while the breakfast area is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling solarium windows & skylights overlooking the pool, with remote-controlled blinds in both rooms. The kitchen features a 6-burner DCS gas stove, Bosch dishwasher, beverage fridge, a bar sink & an impressive walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the primary retreat offers a 5-pc ensuite with BainUltra air jet tub & TOTO bidet seat. The second-largest bedroom also has a private 3 PC ensuite, ideal for guests or family, while bedrooms 3 & 4 share a 3-pc bath. The lower level is built for gathering: a professionally built, temperature-controlled wine room with fitted racks & glass door, gym/5th bedroom, media area, pool table & wet bar. Two staircases, including direct garage-to-lower-level access. Outside, the fenced, landscaped yard is a private retreat with a heated saltwater in-ground pool, covered deck with retractable awning & built-in Napoleon BBQ on a gas line. Generous inclusions: custom sectional, office furniture, gym equipment, pool table, media centre & TVs. 50 x 129.58-ft lot, double garage plus parking for 4. Pre-list home inspection available. About a 15-minute walk to Kipling subway. A wonderful family home in Islington-City Centre West, ready to welcome its next owners.
Sold data
Homes in Islington City Centre West took a median of 22 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 13 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 49, across 157 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 53 days.
The median sale price was $595,000.
Homes sold for about 3.6% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 12% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 13% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 157 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Toronto (Islington-City Centre West) has 529 Fraser Institute–rated schools (425 elementary and 104 secondary), averaging 6.2/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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