A Frank Lloyd Wright lookalike house in Toronto is selling for $5 million

While plenty of Toronto homes claim to be inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, most don't come particularly close to capturing his signature style.

However, this sprawling Lytton Park residence at 223 Hillhurst Blvd. makes a pretty convincing case.

The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home was custom built in 1989 and echoes Wright's iconic Prairie Style, with long horizontal lines, deep roof overhangs, natural materials and a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors.

The front door. 

While Wright himself had nothing to do with the property, it's easy to see where the inspiration came from.

The living room with a wood burning fireplace. 

Set on a rare south-facing 83-by-135-foot lot, the home offers approximately 8,000 square feet of living space spread across multiple levels.

A solarium. 

The interior continues the architectural theme with extensive use of brick, natural wood-panelled walls and ceilings, custom clerestory triple-pane windows, and oversized doors tucked beneath the home's broad hipped roof.

The open-concept main floor. 

The open-concept layout creates expansive entertaining spaces while flooding the interior with natural light through its distinctive bands of windows.

The kitchen. 

The kitchen is equipped with a pair of oversized LG refrigerators, a Jenn-Air cooktop, double wall ovens, stainless steel appliances and a KitchenAid trash compactor, while the home's custom wood finishes help maintain its warm, organic feel.

The family room.

Elsewhere, the home features generous living and dining areas, multiple fireplaces, spacious bedrooms and plenty of room for a growing family or anyone who appreciates dramatic architecture.

The backyard. 

Outside, the backyard doesn't quite live up to the rest of the home's architectural ambitions.

The back deck. 

That said, the oversized lot is lined with mature trees and offers plenty of privacy, leaving ample opportunity for the next owner to transform the outdoor space into something worthy of the house itself.

The foyer. 

The listing describes the property as a rare opportunity with the "scale, setting and potential to become a dream home." 

The primary bedroom ensuite. 

However, while the house is undeniably distinctive, it also feels like a property that could benefit from thoughtful updates while preserving its architectural character.

The dining room. 

Its current asking price also represents a notable discount.

The primary bedroom with custom built-ins. 

Earlier this year, the home hit the market for $5,495,000.

A built-in workspace. 

But after spending 72 days without selling, it returned at reduced price of $4,995,000 — a $500,000 cut that reflects the softer market Toronto has seen in recent years.

The side of the house. 

But considering original Frank Lloyd Wright homes routinely sell for tens of millions of dollars — and only one was ever built in Canada — this Toronto tribute is probably the next best thing.