(Image: Karon Liu)
King of the Castle
ADDRESS: 37 High Point Rd.
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills
AGENTS: Sharon Ann Bobkin, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.
PRICE: $23 million
THE PLACE: Although it’s still a work-in-progress, this massive mansion in the Bridle Path makes neighbouring abodes look wee by comparison—a feat, considering its posh locale. The mega-mansion has been making passersby turn heads since construction started in 2006. After some finishing touches over the next three weeks, the property will be ready for habitation.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The house is being built by ultra-high-end developer Paul Miklas, who’s better known as the host of HGTV’s Mansions. Plus, the home has often been the most expensive residence on the GTA market and the subject of major curiosity among the press (Metro and the Globe have both written about it).
BIG SELLING POINT: The tennis court is outfitted with underground pipes that allow it to become a skating rink in the winter.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The number of onlookers who drive by to marvel at the mansion’s sheer size. It may not house a celebrity, but the house is itself one.
POSH BY THE NUMBERS:
• 30,000 square feet
• 4,500 square foot indoor pool
• 13 bathrooms
• 12-foot ceilings
• 9 fireplaces
• 8 bedrooms
• 8-car garage
• 4 kitchen areas
• 2 storeys
• 3 laundry rooms
• 1 library
• 1 tennis court–skating rink
• 1 wine cellar
• 1 indoor pool
• 1 soccer field
• 1 hot tub
• 1 home theatre
the pool is bigger than the majority of houses in Toronto
April 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm | by The_Flashwhy are they always building such ugly, oldfashioned houses in this town? Anyone realized we are living in the 21st century?
April 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm | by KerstinNot everyone has the same taste as you Kerstin.
March 14, 2011 at 5:04 pm | by canucksorry got carried away
April 4, 2011 at 3:14 pm | by aBy no means does the comment by “a” reflect the views of the Toronto Life or any affiliated organizations. Please remove this immediately
April 4, 2011 at 7:48 pm | by michaelEvery house can’t look the same,I love that house. The quality and quantity will surley make my life much easier. That builder has TASTE.
April 10, 2011 at 7:10 pm | by RhondaI love his houses! What great designs and efficient construction!
April 12, 2011 at 11:56 am | by JayjayI love his houses as much as my love for Economics!
April 12, 2011 at 11:57 am | by CharmaineHELLO EVERYONE!
April 12, 2011 at 11:58 am | by Mark FeldmanThese houses give me extreme pleasure.
April 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm | by Master BatesGotta get that…gotta get that…gotta get get get get get. Boom boom HOUSE!
April 12, 2011 at 12:01 pm | by will.i.amOkay will.i.am, you need to chill out there.
April 12, 2011 at 12:02 pm | by FergieI am a huge PLUG!
April 12, 2011 at 12:04 pm | by michaelHa ha… I was just online around and took a look at these comments. I can’t believe that there’s still this much fascination. Thanks for crafting articles about this.
November 11, 2011 at 4:04 pm | by lookers land rover batterseaI live in a small little home only 1/3 the size spread over 3 floors and we are still trying to figure out how to better use this space. I can only imagine the grandeur. I am trying to build an indoor pool…so pics please :)
December 7, 2011 at 9:07 pm | by WayTooMuch