Former Toronto school turned into a home just hit the market at $10.5 million

Built in 1913, this vintage pink stone Forest Hill home is a true original—not just for its striking stone façade, but for its storied past.

Originally constructed as a private residence, 287 Russell Hill Rd. was transformed during the Great Depression into Cantab College, a boys' school that served the community through some of the city's most turbulent years.

It's unclear what happened between the time the property was a boys' school and 1985, when the current owners purchased the home, but 287 Russell Hill Rd. has never been publicly listed for sale... until now.

The foyer. 

Since 1985, the current owners have spent decades lovingly restoring the Forest Hill mansion to its former grandeur, complete with a fully integrated stone-clad addition that blends seamlessly with the original architecture.

An aerial view of the property. 

Set on a large 75-by-175-foot lot, this four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home offers nearly 9,000 square feet of living space and a backyard that feels like your own private resort, complete with a pool and plenty of greenery. 

The upstairs landing. 

The interior decor definitely won't be most people's cup of tea, but if you look past the bright blue wall-to-wall carpeting and the questionable '90s wallpaper, the home has all the character and charm needed to make a stunning home. 

The dining room. 

The main floor has everything from a cozy library to an entertainment-sized dining room (yes, both with fireplaces).

Views into the kitchen, library, dining room and powder room from the front hall. 

The living room features a large bay window, and the light-filled open-concept kitchen and family room boast a two-way fireplace.

The backyard. 

French doors lead out to the expansive patio, pool, garden, and detached two-car garage—with a hidden cabana and washroom tucked behind.

A bedroom. 

Upstairs, the home continues its stately charm with three large bedrooms (two with ensuites and one with its own fireplace). 

An ensuite bathroom. 

There's also a top-floor suite that's part bedroom, part retreat—complete with a cedar-lined closet and a private bathroom.

The living room. 

Downstairs, the partially finished basement has a theatre room, gym, fireplace, and an extra two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The library. 

The unfinished part of the basement is for the wine cellar. 

The back of the house. 

287 Russell Hill Rd. is listed for $10,488,888.