This multimillion-dollar Toronto home is anything but ordinary

When you think of a typical Toronto semi-detached house, you probably picture a narrow brick home with a tiny backyard, cramped rooms and neighbours close enough to hear you sneeze.

But 106 Highland Ave. in Rosedale is clearly operating on a different level.

Sure, it technically shares a wall with another house, but with its sprawling interiors, massive lot and landscaped backyard complete with a fountain, this home has more in common with a Rosedale mansion than your average Toronto semi.

The front entrance to the house. 

For starters, the red-brick house sits on an unusually generous 39-by-150-foot lot, with a long private driveway and a substantial setback from the street.

The open-concept kitchen and dining room. 

So, unlike most Toronto semis where you're lucky to squeeze a barbecue and a couple of patio chairs into the backyard, this place actually has room to breathe.

A gas fireplace in the living room. 

And while the exterior has all the traditional charm you'd expect from a Rosedale home, the inside is surprisingly contemporary.

The primary bedroom with a gas fireplace. 

The house was completely renovated in 2015 by architect Peter Higgins, who managed to blend the home's classic architecture with sleek, modern interiors.

The foyer. 

The foyer immediately sets the tone with heated floors and a fluted wood feature wall.

The kitchen. 

From there, the main floor opens into a spacious kitchen with Wolf and Miele appliances, a large island and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining.

The family room. 

The kitchen flows into a generous dining area, while the family room at the back of the house overlooks the garden.

The living room. 

There's also a more formal living room with a gas fireplace and stone mantel.

The primary bedroom and ensuite. 

Upstairs, the primary suite is appropriately luxurious, with two walk-in closets, its own gas fireplace and an ensuite bathroom complete with a deep soaker tub.

The second bedroom on the second floor. 

A second bedroom on this floor also gets its own ensuite and walk-in closet, which is a pretty sweet setup for whoever doesn't get the primary bedroom.

One of the third-floor bedrooms. 

The third floor has two more bedrooms, both with custom built-ins, along with a shared bathroom and a laundry room.

The other bedroom on the third floor. 

And if that somehow isn't enough space, there's also a finished lower level with high ceilings and a walkout.

The recreation room. 

Down here, you'll find a large recreation room with a dedicated office area, another bedroom that could double as a gym, a bathroom, a second laundry room and a mudroom with heated floors.

One of two laundry rooms. 

Yes, this house has two laundry rooms. Which might actually be the ultimate luxury if you've ever had to haul a basket of clothes up three flights of stairs.

The back deck and backyard. 

But perhaps the most impressive part of the property is the backyard.

The fountain at the back of the garden. 

The beautifully landscaped garden centres on an elegant fountain, making it feel more like the courtyard of a European estate than the backyard of a Toronto semi.

Custom built-in storage is featured throughout the house. 

There's also covered side storage for bikes and all the other stuff that inevitably accumulates when you have a family.

The kitchen and a hidden powder room. 

And, of course, there's the location.

The dining room. 

The house is within walking distance of Summerhill Market, nearby ravine trails and schools like Branksome Hall and Whitney Junior Public School.

The living room with the fluted accent wall. 

Now, all this space and luxury doesn't exactly come cheap.

The soaker tub in the primary ensuite. 

The home is currently listed for $3,629,000, although that's actually a significant drop from the $4,495,000 it was originally asking when it hit the market in January.

The back of the house. 

Still, for anyone with a few million dollars to spare who doesn't mind sharing a wall with the neighbours, 106 Highland Ave. makes a pretty convincing case that a semi-detached house can feel every bit as luxurious as a detached mansion.