Timeless $4.5 million Toronto home hides stunning modern interiors
If you've been house hunting and feel like you've seen one too many soulless, millenial grey boxes with "open concept" stamped on it like a buzzword, let me introduce you to a house that is none of those things.
9 Lynwood Ave. is timeless red brick house located on a quiet, leafy street in Toronto's South Hill neighbourhood just steps from top-rated schools, green space, and the citys best amenities. Already off to a great start.
But the biggest selling point of this home, in my opinion and realtor Gillian Oxley's, is the fact that this house retains much of its delightful original Arts and Crafts roots while still being a practical modern day family home. 
The foyer.
You're welcomed into 9 Lynwood Ave. with a light-drenched foyer with heated floors, a gas fireplace, and a built-in bench that's original to the house. Chefs kiss.
The living room.
The home, boasting 4,400-square-feet of living space, then opens up to a stunning main floor with warm wood floors, original wood beams on the ceiling and leaded windows that give the space plenty of character.
The den.
The main rooms are wide, bright, and flow seemlessly from one space to the next.
The living room.
There's a cozy formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a custom wet bar for your evening Negronis.
The dining room.
From there, you'll find a dining space big enough to host 14 of your closest friends or the entire extended family.
The kitchen.
The kitchen, designed by Tara Fingold Interiors and built by Troke Construction, looks straight out of a magazine.
The walk-out to the backyard.
It's more modern than other parts of the house but it still fits well with the Arts and Crafts style of the home.
A view of the main floor.
And, of course, there's a large island, built-in breakfast nook, tons of storage, and top-of-the-line appliances.
The backyard.
Sliding doors open to a private backyard that's been completely overhauled with IPE decking, a fire pit, and a 17-foot Hydropool swim spa and hot tub.
A bedroom.
Upstairs, the second floor offers three big bedrooms.
Another bedroom.
One even has its own ensuite.
The family room.
There's also a family-sized bathroom and a bonus family room.
"I love the second-floor family room with the wood-burning fireplace. It's a very epic space and pretty rare," said Oxley.
The primary bedroom.
The entire third floor is a parents-only zone.
A sitting area in the primary bedroom.
The primary bedroom offers treetop views, another fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a marble bathroom with a steam shower and soaker tub.
The office space on the third floor.
There's even a separate office for those who want to work from home without tripping over Lego.
The recreation room.
Downstairs, you'll find a big recreation room, a guest suite, a three-piece bathroom, and enough storage to make Marie Kondo weep with joy.
The backyard.
9 Lynwood Ave. is listed for $4,495,000.
