This $15 million Toronto house once belonged to a 19th-century lumber baron

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by the lush greenery of Ivan Forrest Gardens and overlooking the Glen Stewart Ravine, 8 Crown Park Rd. (also known as Longwood House) might just be the most enchanting property in Toronto's The Beaches area.

Once the summer retreat of a 19th-century lumber baron, this landmark Toronto estate has been completely reimagined from the ground up by architect Tom Spragge and builder Blasi Consulting.

The result is a fusion of historic grandeur and Art Deco sophistication. Think old-world-meets-modern vibe with all the glamour of a modern-day Great Gatsby.

The formal dining room. 

Spanning over 8,000 square feet across three levels, the home is packed with luxury details that border on obsessive in their craftsmanship.

The kitchen. 

There's European white oak herringbone floors, Taj Mahal stone countertops imported from South America, and alabaster lighting in the living areas, pantry, and bar.

The breakfast nook. 

8 Crown Park Rd. also boasts three custom marble gas fireplaces, seven walkouts, and wall-to-wall windows that frame ravine views from nearly every room. 

The foyer. 

The main floor was designed for connection and flow — an elegant foyer with Scavolini custom closets leads to a sunlit dining room and a Scavolini kitchen outfitted with Miele appliances and a walnut peninsula.

The living room. 

The living room, anchored by a Silverwave Brown marble fireplace, opens to an expansive deck overlooking the backyard.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a serene retreat in the treetops, complete with a gas fireplace, private balcony, and a spa-like ensuite.

The primary ensuite. 

The ensuite features a 71-inch Italian soaker tub, heated floors, and a Toto Washlet (yes, with a heated seat and bidet).

A bedroom. 

Three additional bedrooms each have their own built-ins and ensuite baths.

The lower level.

The lower level brings the fun: a bar, games room, media room, gym, and climate-controlled wine cellar.

Another bedroom. 

There's also a fifth bedroom and a steam shower for guests or an in-law suite.

The backyard. 

Outside, realtor Shea Warrington shares that the owners put in over $1 million in landscaping to transform the half-acre property into basically a private park.

The restored clinker brick wall. 

The grounds include restored clinker brick, Ebel stone retaining walls with granite caps, and a hydronically heated driveway, walkway, and garage floor, so you'll never pick up a shovel again.

A home office. 

From the original structural beams preserved for their strength to the state-of-the-art mechanical systems, Longwood House is a stunning restoration that respects its roots while giving it a completely new look from its lumber baron summer retreat days. 

The back of the house. 

8 Crown Park Rd. is listed for $14,799,999.