This modern $3.5 million Toronto home is much different from all the others
While energy prices haven't skyrocketed like they have in Europe, it's still not cheap to heat a house in Canada.
But this three-storey luxury home at 41 Northcote Ave. might be an exception.
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home isn't your typical luxury house.
The family room.
It was custom-built in 2018 and sustainably designed to Passive House Standards, which is a certification given to buildings that consume up to 90 per cent less heating and cooling energy than a regular building.
The dining room.
It has features like a solar panel array with a 5.5-kilowatt-hour net metered solar power system, a 10-kilowatt-hour eco-intelligent battery and a Rheem Hybrid heat pump hot water tank
The primary ensuite bathroom.
For heat and air conditioning, 41 Northcote Ave. features a Mitsubishi Zuba heating and cooling system.
A guest bedroom in the basement with a walk-out to a patio.
There's also a heat recovery ventilation system, helping add to this energy-efficient home.
One of the large bathrooms.
And while the energy savings are a definite selling point, this contemporary home is equally beautiful.
Built-in wardrobes in the primary bedroom.
The house boasts over 3,000 square feet of living space with an open-concept layout.
The open-concept living and dining room.
As you step into the living room, the home feels airy and open thanks to the nine-foot ceilings.
Built-in storage in a bedroom.
The home also makes great use of space with tons of built-in storage, such as the floor-to-ceiling wardrobes in the bedrooms.
The kitchen with Miele appliances.
Additionally, the built-in appliances and clean, simple lines create a calming atmosphere in the home where nothing seems too cluttered.
A bedroom.
The bedrooms are spacious and the high ceilings make them feel airy.
The primary bedroom.
The primary bedroom features built-in wardrobes and a spa-like ensuite with a walk-in shower.
The rec room in the basement.
The lower level has eight-foot ceilings, office space, a large rec room and a four-piece bathroom.
The rooftop patio.
As for outdoor space, a major selling point is the rooftop deck boasting views of the neighbourhood below.
A rooftop terrace.
There's also a terrace over the garage and a patio off the basement.
An aerial view of the backyard.
The home is currently listed for $3,499,900 – down from the $3,749,900 it was listed at earlier this year.
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