1993 – 2016, 2018
In 2 Companies
JANET LINDSAY, #1 FOR 25 YEARS (1993 – 2016, 2018 in 2 companies) PROUDLY PRESENTS: This remarkable residence stands apart among Forest Hill’s most architecturally sophisticated homes. Designed & lived in by the current owners for their young family, its adaptable 8,345′ layout easily accommodates executive lifestyles-from entertaining with ease to family-focused living where the stunning Kit can seamlessly open to the adjoining Dining Room & Family areas, & the lower media room/play room may be a children’s play room or creative studio. Balancing warmth with precision, the interiors evoke serene modernism through tactile finishes & finely measured detail. Pale oak, bronze fixtures, honed limestone, & softly textured surfaces create a natural palette that diffuses light with quiet luxury. Expansive windows frame curated garden views, merging the exquisite interiors with the lush landscape. Featured in design publications, the home embodies elevated craftsmanship, soaring 11′ clgs, Venetian plaster, de Gournay, molded & panelled walls, & a circular Dining Room complemented by a study. Two offices on the main & a 14′ high Library offer exceptional versatility for modern professionals. Thoughtful updates include gallery-grade lighting (’21), a Bloomsbury kitchen with servery & adjoining mudroom (’18/19), refinished rift-sawn oak herringbone floors (’18), & exquisite terraces & gardens by Janet Rosenberg (’17/18). Exemplary appointments include 2 1/4″ thick veneered & hand-waxed crotch mahogany doors with custom Nanz hardware, a 31′ grand hall anchored by a dramatic 3-floor split staircase, Scalamandré silk-upholstered walls in the Family Room, & a sumptuous Primary suite featuring a vaulted Atrium Sitting area, dual ensuites with sep dressing zones, & handwoven silk broadloom. A light-filled 28′ Hall Sitting area overlooks the grounds & striking Library. The lower provides 5th & 6th Bedrooms, a fabulous Media/Play Room, wine storage, a fitness or yoga studio, lots of storage & Laundry. Radiant-heated floors in principal rooms. Sophisticated yet effortlessly livable, this exceptional G. Ridgely property fuses artistry with comfort – a contemporary haven of calm elegance & enduring style. Walk to Forest Hill Village boutique shops, fine dining & subway. 10 min to Fabulous glamour of Yorkville & “Mink Mile” while the Financial & cultural hubs are 15 min by car. Top public & private schools (U.C.C., B.S.S., York, Maben) and clubs (B & R, York Racquets & TLTC) are nearby. Direct access to country-like experiences in the Churchill Park and adjoining miles of hiking & biking trails in its surrounding ravines & parklands make this a truly exceptional location & a neighbourhood deeply connected to nature in the heart of Midtown Toronto!
