266 Sheldrake Boulevard
$2,949,000
When a unique period home full of character is paired with elegant modernist updates, it can fill the senses with reassuring elements of tradition with sleek designer conveniences. As you enter this stunning home, you are transported into the open foyer, where guests will feel immediately welcome. With a dramatic, modern, open gas fireplace, the gracious living room instantly welcomes guests for relaxing evenings. The formal dining room with its bay window can easily accommodate a table for twelve as well as a buffet and hutch for storage. The separate kitchen and breakfast area is flooded with light and beautiful views over the back garden. When you arrive home for the day, there’s a handy back mudroom and two-piece powder room.
The second level has an oversized family room with a gas fireplace and an adjacent office that is perfect for today’s flexible workdays. Working from the office with tandem desks and sensational panoramic south windows will make any work day manageable. This level also has two large bedrooms with bespoke built-in cabinetry and dreamy alcove beds that feel like you’re sleeping in the treetops.
Up on the third level, there’s a glorious primary bedroom with high ceilings, a large sitting area and its own balcony overlooking the garden. There’s a built-in dressing vanity tucked away in the extensive custom cabinetry, as well as a walk-in closet to accommodate all your wardrobe needs. The suite also features a lovely lounging area with library-like cabinetry perfect for your collection of books and artifacts. Also on this level, facing south, there’s another expansive bedroom with cathedral ceilings and impressive modernist windows over a wonderful built-in work space. The full height windows offer magnificent views and drench the space with sunshine.
What an exceptional opportunity to own a 32 by 150-foot property located beside the coveted Sherwood Park with access right at the end of this family-friendly street. You will enjoy the ever changing seasons and walking beside a babbling brook through its old growth forest. Rated the safest park in Toronto with amenities that include a children’s wading pool and playgrounds, tobogganing hills, and the perfect starting point for long hikes into the interconnected park systems of Sunnybrook Park, Edwards Gardens, and even the lower Don Parklands. Each day you’ll enjoy a truly magical walk with your kids to Blythwood school. As the kids grow you’ll be just a short drive to other notable public schools like Northern and Toronto French School, and well as private schools Crescent, Branksome and Havergal.
Living just steps to Yonge Street for superb shopping and fantastic dining fare as well as having Summerhill Market at the top of the street for quick delicious meals, anyone can appreciate why this gorgeous neighbourhood is so desirable.
