Stunning $3.4M Toronto home comes with graffiti-covered garage by well-known artist
Smack dab in the heart of Trinity Bellwoods (Toronto's unofficial capital of cool) Richmond House AKA 694 Richmond St. W stands confidently, without ever needing to shout.
Designed by Kohn Shnier Architects, this sleek, sculptural residence is an ode to natural light, striking geometry, and craftsmanship so considered it feels like a love letter to design itself. While it was designed 17 years ago, the home still looks quite modern by current standards.
But while many modern builds feel dropped into a neighbourhood, this one actually fits right in.
The exterior of the house.
At first glance, it appears to be a modest home, but upon entering, it unfolds with unexpected generosity.
The living room.
"I think a lot about the durability and ruggedness of design - what I think people mean when they say 'timelessness'," realtor Paul Johnston told blogTO.
The kitchen overlooking the backyard.
"This house is an astonishing embodiment of that goal in both form and function - it's a brilliant and restrained design that has been built with a level of care and quality that's rare. This home has proudly endured, and will continue to do so."
Integrated appliances and warm wood cabinetry are timeless.
The main floor centers around the eat-in kitchen, which is framed in rich Spanish cedar millwork and opens out to a landscaped urban yard.
The floor-to-ceiling windows add plenty of natural light.
The bright living room is anchored by an expansive terrace overlooking Richmond Street, creating the ideal perch for people-watching.
The front porch.
But the little details throughout the house? Impeccable.
A little office nook in the kitchen adds even more functionality to the space.
We're talking radiant-heated polished concrete floors throughout, a staircase that feels more like sculpture than structure, custom windows and lift-and-slide doors by Bauhaus, and integrated cabinetry so sleek it disappears.
Polished concrete floors keep things simple and easy to clean.
It's minimalist, but warm and livable.
The main bathroom.
694 Richmond St. W only has two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The primary bedroom.
The primary suite is all about peace and privacy. It is located at the back of the house and overlooks the garden. It also features a wall of built-in closets and a dreamy ensuite.
The second bedroom.
The second bedroom at the front of the house takes in all that south-facing sunlight, with ample storage and access to the main bathroom.
The versatile space on the third floor.
And then there’s the third floor. Flanked by two private terraces, it's a chameleon of a space. Office? Gym? Art studio? Guest suite? It can be whatever you want.
The family room.
The lower level doesn't disappoint either, with a cozy family room, powder room, laundry, and even more storage.
The garage.
And if you're someone who needs garage space and a hit of street cred, you'll love the detached two-car garage out back, which features a commissioned graffiti piece by Toronto artist Skam.
A rooftop terrace.
Johnston calls Richmond House an "exceptional modern home", but after 17 years of holding its own in one of the city's most architecturally ambitious neighbourhoods, we'd say it's earned the title of modern classic.
The backyard.
694 Richmond St. W is listed for $3,400,000.
