ADDRESS: 1287 Birchview Drive
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Lorne Park, Mississauga
AGENT: Richard F. Vieira, RE/MAX Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage
PRICE: $2,699,000
THE PLACE: A dominating presence on an otherwise quiet street dotted with traditional family homes, this glass, wood and stone structure isn’t what you would expect to find in trendy Lorne Park.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The tricked-out gourmet kitchen is at the centre of the main-floor living area; it’s stocked with the latest appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. Entertaining will be an excuse to play with your massive side-by-side fridge, double-oven with warming drawer and two—that’s right, two—dishwashers.
BIG SELLING POINT: No expense has been spared on the interior, which boasts marble floors, spa-like bathrooms, high-end appliances and carefully thought-out millwork that makes the home feel move-in ready.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: With all those floor-to-ceiling glass walls, you may feel like you live in a fish bowl. Alternatively, you’ll be in a prime position to stay on top of everything that’s happening in your ’hood.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,699,000
• $11,000 (interim taxes)
• 8 parking spaces (including a two-car garage)
• 5 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 fireplaces (including a triple fireplace in the kitchen)
• 2 storeys
• 1 lap pool
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- The front exterior of this contemporary home has a double-door entry, a stone walkway and a driveway leading down to a double garage under the dining room
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- The front doors lend an art deco air to a cream-coloured living room
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- The living room’s art niche currently houses an enormous sand panting. Next to the seating area, a sunken water feature leads out to backyard lap pool
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- Small children and smaller dogs may need help with these ones
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- A view over the the living room from the second floor
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- A long fireplace at eye level makes an imposing statement
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- The family room, like many other areas of the house, features floor-to-ceiling windows
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- The sitting room also contains built-in seating in front of the fireplace and custom millwork shelving
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- A long hallway with a built-in bench and a window looking into the living room
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- The kitchen, currently missing a few vital appliances, will soon contain a side-by-side fridge and freezer, a wine fridge, a gas cook top, double ovens and two side-by-side dishwashers
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- The L-shaped island has seating for six and backs onto the triple fireplace
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- A crisp-looking dining area looking out onto the front yard
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- Try not to spill
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- The master bedroom is on the main floor
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- A wall of windows faces the backyard with a view of the lap pool
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- The master ensuite has marble floors and walls, his-and-her sinks and a waterfall glass shower with a separate tub
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- An egg-shaped sink and a stripe of tiling add visual interest
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- Another room, another set of floor-to-ceiling windows
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- Yoga studio, perhaps?
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- Could probably use a couch, at least
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- One of five bathrooms, this one has a skylight
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- All the upstairs bathrooms have contemporary sinks and marble-clad vanities
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- A spacious glass shower and darker colour scheme sets this bathroom apart
What is the point of a ‘water feature’ just inside a sliding door? I can imagine any buyer would certainly be getting ride of that if possible. The house looks like the developer ran out of money and is now listing the house well above market value to recoup his losses. Can’t imagine this selling anytime soon.
February 22, 2012 at 1:09 pm | by Prime EstateThat water feature is an accident just waiting to happen.
February 22, 2012 at 1:42 pm | by ShelI think it looks fantastic. I would love to have a home like that. Now,I need to find $2.7 million. I’d offer $1.2m and see what happens.
February 23, 2012 at 7:12 am | by JCI would fill the water feature with ice and put my beer in it.
February 23, 2012 at 8:14 am | by Kerryhouse of the week sucks. why are we maintaing unnecessarily lavish consumerist dreams?
February 23, 2012 at 9:44 am | by SarahWhat water feature?
February 23, 2012 at 11:42 am | by Well Paid...Not Wealthyhere here.
maybe you too are looking at this on an ipad and its decided to edit the photos. no water feature, no lap pool (possibly one and the same). i like the beer idea, dont drink it so it would be more of a recyclable artwork a la tracey emin
i think the seller has realised being an indiv in the subs isnt all its cracked up to be…. come live in the center we’re all crazy.
February 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm | by peachyWhat a horrible, cold and unpractical place! Seriously, who would live there? That hole, uh, water feature, is an accident waiting to happen! I can’t imagine who would need that much space… a family of 12 maybe?
February 23, 2012 at 6:15 pm | by AlexaNice exterior–but for 2.6M, I wouldn’t think that I would wake up to look at a stock standard backyard–complete with crappy chain-link fence… just sayin’
February 23, 2012 at 8:20 pm | by MikeDon’t forget to budget for window coverings when you move in so the neighbours (and raccoons)don’t amuse themselves by watching you tumble into the “water feature” on a regular basis. Also beware of the contemporary sinks in the bathrooms, those are the type that slosh water on your pants so you look like you’ve wet yourself :)
February 23, 2012 at 10:54 pm | by Jillcan you imagine if you just happened to see one of these houses featured after winning the lottery
February 26, 2012 at 10:10 am | by downtown dweller