Toronto home filled with vintage art and overlooking ravine selling at just over $2M

At first glance, the Toronto house at 29 Farmcote Rd. looks like many of the mid-century suburban bungalows that made Toronto's Don Mills area famous.

But step inside, and you'll find a home that's as much a gallery as it is a family residence.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is filled with a rare collection of post-Soviet artwork.

The living room. 

"My parents imported a collection of post-Soviet art with them when they immigrated from the U.K., and although the house has been staged, much of the original decor is still up," the owner's daughter, Elizabeth Zenko, told blogTO.

The dining room. 

The artwork isn't the only thing that sets the property apart.

The front entrance. 

While the house began life as an original Don Mills suburban home, a previous owner tweaked some things.

A bright basement bedroom. 

"The house is a typical mid-century bungalow, but the previous owner was an architect and redesigned the floor plan, opening up the kitchen and adding a second basement," said Zenko.

The open-concept living and dining area that open up to the backyard. 

Today, the home blends its original mid-century bones with more contemporary updates.

The kitchen. 

The bright eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, a skylight, a butler's pantry, and an unusual row of windows that serves as a backsplash.  

The basement recreation room. 

The lower level includes a recreation room with a gas fireplace, a separate nanny or in-law suite, and walkout access to the backyard.

The backyard. 

Outside is where the property really shines.

An aerial view of the backyard. 

The large ravine lot backs directly onto the Don Valley Ravine and Donalda Golf Course, with an in-ground pool surrounded by mature trees and perennial gardens.

A gas fireplace in the recreational room. 

Despite feeling worlds away from the city, the home is just minutes from the Shops at Don Mills, top-rated schools and major commuter routes.

A bedroom with post-Soviet artwork. 

Looking back, Zenko says she didn't fully appreciate the property.

Big picture windows bring in tons of natural light. 

"Growing up, I took for granted how special this house was," she said. "I know that the next owner will probably tear it down, so I guess I'm hoping it can get the recognition it deserves."

Another bedroom. 

It's a sentiment that's understandable.

A home office. 

As one of Toronto's original master-planned communities continues to evolve, architecturally significant mid-century homes are increasingly giving way to larger custom builds.

The foyer. 

Whether 29 Farmcote Rd. is preserved or redeveloped, it represents a rare combination of Toronto architectural history, a remarkable private art collection, and a ravine setting that's increasingly difficult to find.

The pool and back of the house. 

The property is listed for $2,300,000.