$9M Ontario mansion built from the same stone as Canada's parliament buildings

Just a few years ago, 7 Whitelaw Crt. was a typical suburban Markham house with a dated kitchen, small windows, and an "as is" sale tag.

Fast forward a few million dollars and a complete glow-up later, 7 Whitelaw Crt. looks like it belongs in a magazine.

This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom modern residence, designed by David Small Designs, boasts dramatic statement piece floor-to-ceiling windows and a striking exterior clad in polished Ontario white marble.

The front entrance. 

Fun fact: it's the very same stone used to build Toronto landmarks like Old City Hall and the University of Toronto, along with national icons like the architecture of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. No big deal.

A home office with a view. 

Inside, it's all clean lines, natural light, and a gallery-like vibe that would make your art collection look like it belongs in the Art Gallery of Ontario.

The living room. 

The wide, knotless European white oak floors run through the entire house (and yes, of course, they're heated), leading you from one room to the next.

The primary ensuite. 

Every detail has been dialed up to luxury status — even the bathrooms. With marble-knob faucets, they're almost too fancy for just washing your hands.

The dining area that walks out to the backyard. 

The main floor features an open-concept design with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in an abundance of natural light. 

A view from the second storey. 

The dining area steals the show thanks to a quirky light fixture that hangs from the second-floor ceiling.

The main floor kitchen. 

The main kitchen is impressive with bold stone counters and integrated appliances, but there's also a fully-equipped secondary kitchen in the basement, complete with a Miele fridge, induction cooktop, dishwasher, and a combination oven.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, you'll find the bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and custom-built closets. 

The basement. 

The lower level of the house boasts a gym, a large recreation room, and a wine cellar with a rough-cut Ontario marble facade that gives it an old-world European feel.

The back of the house and back patio. 

As for outdoor space, there's plenty of grass, which leaves it open to plenty of possibilities like a pool, sports court, or just a great garden. 

The garage. 

And for those who treat their cars like family, the three-car garage was built with extra-high ceilings so you can add a lift and show off your luxury rides.

The second-floor living room. 

7 Whitelaw Crt. is listed for $8,990,000.