Ultra-glam Toronto home for $12 million is basically an art gallery you can live in
If you've ever fantasized about living inside an art gallery — but with way better lighting and your own private pool — this custom-built masterpiece in Toronto's Hogg's Hollow neighbourhood might just be your dream come to life.
It certainly was the owner's dream home when they custom-built this contemporary house.
Designed by Bill Mockler from Drawing Room Architect Inc. for the current owners, 20 Forest Glen Cres. is tucked at the end of a super quiet street that dead-ends at the Rosedale Golf Club.
The front of the house.
The house itself is striking from the get-go. The front façade is all clean, contemporary lines, stainless steel accents, and a serious nod to Art Deco design with a show-stopping carved stone frieze and custom stainless steel front doors that gleam like a piece of sculpture.
The tree-lined walkway.
White flowering pear trees line the walkway like living sculptures themselves, leading to a home that feels more like a MOMA exhibit than your average Toronto luxury mansion.
The foyer.
Inside, the home is all about natural light, flow, and minimal details that won't pull focus from artwork.
The library.
As realtor Cynthia Godchild explained to blogTO, there are no archways, no trim—just crisp lines and expansive walls perfect for an art collection.
A bedroom.
The home was designed to let statement pieces shine. Every nook, every surface, every angle was meticulously thought out.
The kitchen with windows that frame outdoor sculptures.
Even the outdoor spaces have been crafted with art in mind. There are special spots carved out specifically for outdoor sculptures.
The tall ceilings make it ideal for big pieces of art.
"Anyone who buys this place should have a good art collection," said Godchild.
The upstairs landing.
Natural light floods every corner thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, a two-storey glass-walled foyer, and well-placed skylights.
The primary ensuite bathroom.
From nearly every room, you get a view of the ravine or garden because Mockler made sure they were part of the design.
The great room.
The great room is built for both relaxing and impressing with two fireplaces and unobstructed views of the lush backyard that changes with the seasons.
The dining room.
The formal dining room (also with a fireplace, because obviously) opens to a private patio, while the kitchen is very minimalist, with sleek cabinetry, a large marble island, and high-end appliances.
The kitchen.
As Godchild shared, the vibe throughout is elegant, stylish, and absolutely timeless.
The powder room.
Artisan-level craftsmanship is everywhere, and even the powder room is a design moment.
A bedroom.
20 Forest Glen Cres. boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
The primary bedroom.
The primary suite is complete with a spa-like ensuite and a dressing room that was originally planned as an additional bedroom.
Another bedroom.
The other bedrooms are equally well designed.
The recreation room.
The lower level adds even more living space with a recreation room, gym, a second laundry room, and a wine cellar.
The backyard.
As for outdoor space, the backyard steals the show. Sitting on a spectacular 75 by 300-foot lot, this ravine-adjacent property features a gunite pool, a sundeck, a dining area, and total seclusion.
The pool floor is even a piece of art.
The latter being what originally drew the owners to 20 Forest Glen Cres., Godchild shared with blogTO.
Mature trees give lots for privacy.
It's like having a park in your backyard, except you don't have to share it with anyone else.
The back of the house.
20 Forest Glen Cres. is listed for $12,000,000.
