What a $9 million design-magazine featured Toronto home looks like
There's a popular saying that money shouts, but wealth whispers — and that's never been more true than with 104 Park Rd.
Tucked into one of the most coveted streets in Rosedale, this heritage home doesn't shout for attention. It doesn't need to.
Built in 1888, it carries the kind of old-world gravitas you simply can't fake, and inside, the design is the definition of quiet luxury.
The living room.
The house underwent a head-to-toe transformation in 2021, reimagined by Architectural Digest–featured interior designers Michelle R. Smith and Hayley Bridget Cavagnolo.
A wood-burning fireplace acts as the focal point of the living room.
The result is a masterclass in how to modernize a heritage property without sanding off its soul — a result that also caught the eye of Domino magazine.
The foyer.
From the moment you step inside, it's clear this is not a standard renovation.
The dining room with leaded windows.
Original doorways have been carefully restored, stained-glass windows preserved, and then layered with design choices that feel elevated but deeply livable.
A view into the kitchen.
The hand-painted hardwood floors on the main and upper levels are a standout — subtle, artistic, and the kind of detail you almost miss at first glance, which somehow makes them even cooler.
The kitchen with a fireplace.
The kitchen is where this house really comes into its own. Anchored by a wood-burning fireplace (one of three in the home), it's warm, cinematic, and genuinely inviting.
The kitchen with custom cabinetry.
Add in a Wolf range, Sub-Zero appliances, an oversized eat-in area, and a walkout to the backyard, and suddenly it feels completely home-tour ready.
The deck overlooking the backyard.
That walkout leads to a 600-square-foot deck overlooking a lush, private backyard.
The pool in the backyard.
There's a saltwater pool tucked underground and powered by smart tech for heating and lighting.
The primary ensuite.
And yes, an integrated Sonos system runs throughout the entire home and backyard — so whether you're hosting dinner or floating in the pool, the vibes are very much handled.
The primary bedroom.
Upstairs are the home's five bedrooms, including a primary suite with a spa-like ensuite.
Another bedroom.
The third floor truly feels like a private escape, though it could have gone very differently.
The third-floor bathroom.
According to Domino, when the designers were faced with uneven, quirky ceilings, they didn't try to hide them — they leaned in.
The third-floor lounge.
What could have felt awkward became one of the home's most playful and clever design moves: a trellis-patterned wallpaper that subtly echoes the home's original Tudor-style windows, turning an architectural challenge into an aesthetic strength.
The rooftop terrace.
The former attic space is now a cozy lounge, workspace, guest bedroom, and full bathroom, complete with a private rooftop terrace.
The sauna.
Downstairs, the lower level includes a sauna, laundry room, an additional bathroom, and direct backyard access, rounding out a home designed as much for everyday living as for effortless entertaining.
The back of the house.
104 Park Rd. is currently listed by Toronto Realty Boutique realtor Romey Halabi for $8,950,000, after dropping its original asking price from $10,500,000.
