This home at 20 Taylorwood Drive brands itself as the "Hillside House" and certainly does make the most of a massive ravine lot. Sitting on a quiet street just northeast of the Humber River, the angular house is filled with light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and glass accents. Saddled with a Walk Score of just 47, you'll need to drive for your groceries and transit will be somewhat of a hike.
The house was newly built in 2013, so there shouldn't be any upgrades needed here. What used to be a basic 4-bedroom bungalow is now a 7,500 sq. ft. contemporary home designed around the existing landscape. The back of the house has two balconies overlooking the ravine, one accessible from the second storey. Inside you'll find radiant heated floors in every room, glass railings (bring your Windex) and 10' and 12' ceilings. The main floor is especially bright and spacious -- this is a house built for parties.
SPECS
- Address: 20 Taylorwood Drive
- Price: $3,600,000
- Lot Size: 105 x 315 ft.
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Parking: 2-car garage
- Taxes: NA
- Walk Score: 47
NOTABLE FEATURES
- Fully automated with CONTROL4 Smart Home
- Energy and water-efficient appliances
- Climate-controlled 'wine wall'
- Indoor and landscape sound systems
- Sauna room
GOOD FOR
Someone looking for a house in the Edenbridge-Humber Valley neighbourhood that is a little larger and more luxurious than the surrounding bungalows. Although the location might seem remote, this is a great spot for nature lovers -- the area surrounding North Drive is leafy and lush and the winding trail along the Humber River is within walking distance.
MOVE ON IF
Move on if this address is a little too car-oriented for comfort. You might also find that the large windows feel a bit too revealing, or that the fully automatic house controls are robotic and unnerving. This is a house that is fully done, and can do everything for you -- if you prefer to have a little more control over your living space, this might not be the one.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
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