This $4.6M Toronto home comes from an impressive architectural pedigree

Some Toronto homes have impressive architecture. Others have an impressive history. But 94 Roxborough Dr. in Rosedale happens to have both.

Originally built in the 1950s by Howard Chapman, the son of renowned Canadian architect Alfred Chapman, the house has some pretty impressive design credentials.

Alfred Chapman was responsible for several notable Toronto buildings, including the original Royal Ontario Museum building, making the family connection a particularly interesting piece of the property's history.

The great room with views of the treetops. 

And while plenty of mid-century homes have been renovated beyond recognition over the decades, 94 Roxborough Dr. has managed to hold onto its architectural character while embracing a much more contemporary aesthetic.

The soaring ceilings in the great room. 

The house underwent an extensive renovation in 2021, transforming it into a sophisticated modern residence without completely erasing its mid-century roots. The result is approximately 3,000 square feet of living space that feels both luxurious and surprisingly inviting.

The sculptural staircase and bevelled-glass windows. 

From the moment you step inside, it's clear this isn't your typical Toronto house. A marble foyer, bevelled-glass entrance and sculptural staircase immediately establish the home's architectural personality.

The gas fireplace and large windows. 

But it's the abundance of natural light and connection to the surrounding greenery that really make the interiors special.

Large windows frame views of the mature trees outside, making it feel as though the house has been designed around the landscape rather than simply dropped onto a lot.

The dark and moody kitchen. 

And nowhere is that more apparent than in the kitchen.

Integrated appliances and granite countertops in the kitchen. 

The custom-designed space features a massive 13-foot island, Canadian granite countertops, bespoke cabinetry and enough high-end appliances to make even the most enthusiastic home cook a little jealous.

The kitchen. 

We're talking a Wolf gas cooktop, steam oven, warming drawer and Miele dishwasher.

The eight-foot picture window. 

Arguably the kitchen's best feature is its enormous eight-foot picture window overlooking the forest-like gardens. It's basically the kind of view you'd expect from a cottage in Muskoka, except you're still in Toronto and can probably get a very good latte within walking distance.

The open-concept great room, dining nook and kitchen. 

Just off the kitchen is the great room, which might be the most impressive space in the entire house.

The great room. 

With soaring ceilings, white oak floors, a gas fireplace and an overlooking loft, the room has a distinctly modern chalet feel. 

A family room on the lower level of the house. 

The home's other living and entertaining spaces follow a similar design philosophy, combining clean contemporary finishes with warm materials and thoughtful architectural details.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat of its own, complete with a luxurious ensuite, separate shower room and elegant dressing room.

A flexible space with an ensuite bathroom. 

There's also a flexible office or additional bedroom with views into the treetops, which would probably make working from home considerably more appealing.

One of three bathrooms. 

In total, the house features three full bathrooms and just two above-ground bedrooms, although the flexible layout means there are spaces to adapt to your needs.

The dining nook. 

Outside, you're spoiled for privacy. With no immediate neighbours on either side and lush greenery surrounding the property, the house feels more like a secluded woodland retreat than a home just minutes from downtown.

The terrace. 

A tucked-away side terrace offers an intimate spot for outdoor dining or entertaining, without having to worry too much about nosey neighbours peeking over the fence.

The bedroom in the basement. 

And while the house might feel like a secluded country escape, it still comes with all the practical conveniences you'd expect at this price point.

The primary ensuite. 

There are automatic blinds, a 1.5-car garage and a private double driveway. You're also just a short distance from Summerhill Market, ravine trails, Yonge Street, transit and plenty of restaurants and shops.

The lower level of the house. 

The property has even been featured in an international architecture publication and a luxury home series, although its design is arguably impressive enough to speak for itself.

And perhaps that's what makes 94 Roxborough Dr. so appealing.

The main floor of the house. 

Unlike some of Toronto's enormous luxury homes, where seemingly every room exists solely to demonstrate how much money the owner has, this house feels like it was actually designed to be lived in.

A moody bathroom. 

It's architectural, but not cold. Luxurious, but not ostentatious. And surrounded by nature without requiring you to give up the conveniences of city life.

The property is currently listed for $4,650,000.

The exterior of the house at night. 

It's is a lot of money for a two-bedroom house, even by Rosedale standards. But then again, you're not exactly paying for an ordinary two-bedroom house.