57 old english lane markham

This $7 million modernist estate in Markham is movie star material

Nestled on a sprawling property in Markham is a new residential real estate listing that looks like the type of house you'd see in the Hollywood Hills — and has the $6.8 million pricetag to go with it, too.

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The home looks fit for a movie star in the Hollywood Hills. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

The modernist mansion near Steeles and Bayview (about half an hour from Toronto) sits at 57 Old English Lane, which the realtors boast as a "lavish enclave" in the Bayview Glen neighbourhood.

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The stucco continues from outside in. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

The home is a unique mix of decades-old architecture and modern finishes, with white stucco throughout, both around the exterior and inside.

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The home is a unique mix of old and new. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

Upon entering, you'll find newly-renovated details like floating wooden steps and glass balustrades, a chef's kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and beautifully outfitted, redone bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs and multi-function shower panels.

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The bathrooms are all recently renovated, unlike other parts of the home. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

There is also a tennis court, full basement bar, an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and ping pong table in a dedicated pool room.

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The indoor pool room also has a hot tub, ping pong table, floor-to-ceiling windows and tons of space. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

But, some of the details show the home's age, and may not be to the style of some buyers: minimalist vibes from the entryway and kitchen admittedly clash with chunky, outdated furniture, glass bricks, and backlit coffered ceilings in the living spaces.

(Though a buyer at this price point will be able to reno and outfit the space however they want.)

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The new owner will surely be happy to move all of their own furniture in. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

With all its quirks, the home is definitely a design masterpiece and is extremely unique, and also comes on a fair chunk of well-maintained property with mature trees.

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The lot is large and full of mature trees and great landscaping. Image from the Hammond International Properties listing.

The realtor is clearly looking for certain type of client, with shots of Louis Vuitton and Versace stores, flutes of champagne and expensive watches inexplicably peppered in the virtual tour of the house.

And at this price, that's not all that surprising, though some multi-millionaires may not appreciate what this older, one-of-a-kind home has to offer.

Lead photo by

Hammond International Properties


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