House of the week: Custom home near Humber River in Toronto

This place: A custom-built home near the Humber River in Toronto.

Price: $2,995,000

Address: 78 South Kingsway, Toronto

Neighbourhood: High Park-Swansea

Bedrooms: Four plus one in the basement

Bathrooms: Five

Lot Dimensions: 32.33 by 187 feet

Taxes: $13,420

Features:  This approximately 3,700 square foot, custom home backs onto the lush surroundings of the Humber River. Sunlight filters through an overhead skylight, illuminating wide-plank engineered oak floors and a sculptural oak staircase framed by glass.

The home features include tailored millwork, built-in speakers powered by a Sonos system, smart lighting, automated blinds and large windows. The kitchen features a quartz waterfall island complemented by a suite of Thermador appliances and it opens to a raised deck.

The upper level consists of four bedrooms, each with access to an ensuite bathroom with electric heated floors. The primary bedroom has a balcony, dual walk-in closets and a freestanding tub, a glass shower and a double vanity in the ensuite bathroom.

The basement boasts a walk-up, a recreation area, a wet bar, a fifth bedroom and a bathroom.

Outdoors, the landscaped grounds unfold into a private backdrop with no rear neighbours. The custom deck comes with integrated lighting and audio.

The home is near schools, Bloor West Village, High Park, and the Humber River Recreational Trail.

Thanks to Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc. Brokerage for all the information about the House of the Week. For more information about this house, please visit Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc. Brokerage.