152 Walmer Road, Toronto, ON

Description

Walking into this extraordinary contemporary Annex residence, with nods to the historic past, you have an immediate sense of calm and well being. Organic shapes soften every room. Integrated planters and a living green wall along the staircase, provide fresh oxygen and bring nature indoors year-round. This masterpiece of a home was completed in 2022 by award-winning Suulin Architects and is unapologetically modern, quietly blending into the century old streetscape of tree lined Walmer Road. Enter the living room and you will admire the spectacular demi-lune shape of the curtain wall of windows. This form echoes the original shape of what was once the open front porch. Quaint office looking onto the Magnolia tree. The family gathering place is the culinary heart of the home with Scavolini cabinetry and top drawer Gaggenau and Miele appliances. The kitchen, with its enormous centre island in Emerald quartzite, opens into the breakfast area and family room extending to the outdoor terrace, overlooks the pool and coach house in the back garden. The 605 square foot coach house makes for a dream home office or yoga studio (with hidden murphy). On the note of offices, serious work and contemplation occur in the 2nd floor home office / homework centre with three workstations. To the left is the home gym with vaulted ceilings and spa (steam and infrared sauna). The third floor primary bedroom suite is chic and refined. Sleeping, lounge, dress, and bath are all integrated into discrete zones. Japanese influenced bathroom with steam shower. Downstairs offers a fully independent in-law (or nanny) suite. The wine cellar with 957 bottle-capacity and tasting room will make any wine collectors heart leap. This exquisite home (4837 sq ft above grade + 2432 sq ft below) is large, yet approachable and livable.