216 Haddington Avenue, Toronto

Some houses are renovated. Some are decorated. Then this...where virtually every detail was conceived, crafted & executed to a standard that is almost impossible to replicate today. This is not a house of "finishes." It is a house of craftsmanship. A concrete-structured custom home w/ an extraordinary commitment to quality, permanence & the art of doing things properly. Rich mahogany, marble, granite, custom millwork, architectural ceilings & herringbone oak floors create an apparent sense of substance & character. Nothing feels off-the-shelf or ordinary. The details are not embellishments, they are the architecture. The main level: dramatic mahogany-paneled office, a unique opening to an elegant living & dining rm, a spectacular kitchen that is as serious about cooking as it is about entertaining. Handcrafted cabinetry, granite surfaces, a substantial centre island, wine storage & a built-in desk are paired w/ only the best Wolf, Miele & Sub-Zero appliances. The breakfast area opens to the stone patio & backyard, while the family rm brings warmth w/ a gas fireplace & a striking feature wall. Upstairs, the primary suite is a destination of its own, w/ vaulted ceilings, panoramic backyard views, a private balcony & beautifully fitted custom closets. The extraordinary 8-piece heated marble ensuite feels boutique hotel, with a Victoria + Albert freestanding tub, a steam shower finished in marble & mosaic. Three additional bdrms offer vaulted ceilings, custom closets & well appointed ensuites. The lower level: radiant heated flrs, above-grade windows, theatre room w/ projector & screen, cedar sauna, shower & a private nanny's suite w/ heated ensuite. Natural stone, stucco, wrought iron, oversized deck, fenced yard, security cameras, central vacuum, high-efficiency furnace and built-in oversized double garage complete a home that is simply in a category of its own. Perfection! Only for those who appreciate how a house is actually built, not merely how it photographs.