Stunning Toronto home got glow-up of the century yet its price has still dropped

This Toronto house at 57 Wimbleton Rd. has changed a fair bit since 2020, when it sold for just under $2 million and came with what we'll politely call "opportunities for improvement." 

It had great bones, undeniable mid-century charm, tons of natural light, and a ravine lot that could make a city-dweller weep.

But it needed someone with vision (and, let's be honest, a healthy reno budget) to bring it back to life.

The main living and dining space. 

Well, someone did. And the transformation? Absolutely iconic.

A bedroom with cedar panelling. 

Tucked at the very end of a cul-de-sac in Etobicoke, this once dated Bauhaus-inspired home now feels like a masterpiece. 

The backyard with tiered gardens. 

Perched on a ravine lot that starts at 60 feet wide and then dramatically fans out to nearly 134 feet at the back, it's one of those rare Toronto properties that instantly transports you.

The back of the house. 

Location-wise, you're minutes from Humbertown's refreshed shops and the Royal York/Bloor hub, but you'd never know it in the backyard.

The sauna and cold plunge in the backyard. 

With the terraced gardens, multiple outdoor living zones, sauna, and cold plunge, you could convince yourself you're at a Scandinavian wellness resort.

A bright, airy bedroom. 

Inside, the owners did something almost unheard of in Toronto renos: they didn't ruin a thing.

The dining room with vaulted ceilings and views of the garden. 

They stayed true to the original builder and architect's 1950s vision, keeping the focus on light, landscape, and the quiet discipline of good design.

A bedroom with views of the outdoors. 

Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in greenery, turning every room into a framed art piece.

The foyer. 

The floating staircase in the foyer sets the tone: airy, intentional, and seamlessly modern.

A wood-burning fireplace adds coziness and warmth to the living room. 

The owners kept the cedar-lined ceilings, which add warmth, the oak floors ground the space, and the symmetry of the layout makes every sightline feel calm and considered.

The kitchen. 

The kitchen, once one of the home's more time-warped corners, now has an understated glow-up with sleek cabinetry, marble counters, and stainless-steel appliances that complement the mid-century vibe without being too cliché.

The door to the outdoors. 

And, in true mid-century fashion, a pivoting glass wall opens the entire upper level to the outdoors, dissolving the divide between home and ravine.

The primary suite. 

Downstairs, the main-level retreat (another previously outdated zone) is now a sanctuary.

The primary bedroom ensuite. 

With dual custom walk-ins and a spa-calibre ensuite that opens directly to the gardens, it’s the kind of space that makes you consider becoming a morning person.

The family room. 

Every detail feels deliberate, every space purposeful — an authentic celebration of mid-century living that embraces light, landscape, and creativity.

A sitting area in the primary bedroom. 

In 2020, 57 Wimbleton was a promising classic in need of care.

A fireplace in the foyer is original to the house. 

In 2025, it's a masterclass in what happens when great architecture gets the renovation it actually deserves.

A view of the house from the street. 

57 Wimbleton Rd. is listed for $2,999,999, down from $3,450,000.