Here's what a $3.75 million architect's Toronto home looks like
I'm always fascinated by what architects do when they're designing their own homes.
Will they go really out there, style-wise? Use interesting materials or lean into the latest architectural innovations? Focus on perfecting the tiniest details?
At 25 Eagle Rd. in Etobicoke, one Toronto architect designed their own home to make everyday life as convenient as possible.
The open-concept kitchen and family room.
The home was purchased back in 2017 for $1,400,100.
One of the bedrooms.
At the time, it was a modest two-bedroom postwar bungalow, the kind of unassuming little house that once dominated Toronto's suburban neighbourhoods.
The powder room.
Fast-forward nearly a decade, and that humble bungalow has been replaced by a striking contemporary residence that looks like it belongs in the pages of an architecture magazine.
The front of the house from the street.
From the street, 25 Eagle Rd. certainly makes an impression. Bold rooflines, oversized European windows and a contemporary exterior give the home a distinctly modern look.
The front entrance.
It's a far cry from the little postwar bungalow that once occupied the lot.
The family room.
Inside, the design is equally striking, although it's clear that practicality was just as important as aesthetics.
The main living and dining spaces.
The main living spaces are open, bright and designed to flow seamlessly into one another.
The polished concrete floors on the main level.
Polished concrete floors run throughout the main level, giving the interiors a slightly industrial edge. But unlike the concrete floors you might find in a converted warehouse, these ones have radiant heating, so you won't have to sacrifice warm feet for good design.
The living room with a fireplace.
A wood-burning fireplace adds a little extra coziness, balancing out the home's otherwise sleek, contemporary finishes.
The sleek kitchen.
The kitchen is another standout with custom cabinetry, premium appliances and a dramatic waterfall island. There's even sous-vide cooking equipment, because apparently a regular stove just wasn't going to cut it.
The bar and wine fridge.
And since this house was clearly designed with entertaining in mind, there's also a private bar with a built-in wine fridge.
The dining room.
An Italian marble dining table adds another luxurious touch, making the dining area feel more like a fancy restaurant than somewhere you'd eat Tuesday night's leftovers.
The view to the backyard.
But arguably the most impressive feature on the main floor is the enormous 17-foot sliding glass door. The wall of glass opens up to the backyard, essentially blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living.
The backyard pool.
And the backyard is pretty spectacular in its own right.
The backyard and BBQ area.
There's an in-ground saltwater pool with a waterfall feature and ambient lighting, surrounded by high privacy fencing.
An aerial view of the property.
The landscaping is deliberately low-maintenance, with concrete surfaces replacing the kind of sprawling lawn that would require constant attention.
An aerial view of the backyard.
There's also a rough-in for an outdoor kitchen, so future owners could take their backyard entertaining to another level.
The primary bedroom.
Upstairs, the house has four generously sized bedrooms with elevated ceilings, making the spaces feel even larger.
The primary ensuite.
There's also a laundry room on this level, which means no dragging baskets of clothes up and down multiple flights of stairs.
The cigar room currently staged as an office.
Perhaps the most unexpected room in the house is the dedicated cigar room.
Complete with its own separate ventilation system, it's certainly not something you see in your average Toronto home.
Another bedroom.
Of course, if cigars aren't your thing, the space could easily be repurposed as an office, studio or additional bedroom.
The basement.
Downstairs, the finished lower level offers even more room to spread out. There's another wet bar, a luxurious steam shower and a second washer and dryer.
A balcony off one of the bedrooms.
And if you thought the interior amenities were impressive, the home's more practical features might be even better.
The primary bedroom closet.
For starters, there's a heated driveway equipped with automatic snow-melting technology.
A balcony overlooking the street.
In a city where winter can mean spending half your morning digging your car out after a snowstorm, that's a pretty appealing luxury.
Another bedroom.
The system can even be monitored over Wi-Fi.
An ensuite bathroom.
There's also a heated garage with stacked parking capability, Control4 smart home automation, fingerprint-secured entry and an irrigation system.
The primary bedroom.
Perhaps the only thing that would make this house more convenient is if it came with a Jetsons-like robot maid.
The backyard and back of the house.
Currently, 25 Eagle Rd. is listed for $3,749,880.
