If you didn't make it overseas this holiday season, don't worry — this Bridle Path mansion is poised to fill the Provence-shaped hole in your heart.
Tucked just south of Lawrence Avenue East, 85 The Bridle Path serves a rare type of luxury not often found within Toronto's city limits.
Spanning 20,000 sq. ft, the estate seems as if it's been pulled straight from France's stunning southeastern region. Sophisticated and regal, the Joe Brennan-crafted home features an abundance of stone, tile, rich wood tones, and adornments that will effortlessly transport you to another place (and time).
On arrival, the estate greets you with a stone and wrought-iron gated entry; the trip up the stone-laid drive is framed by lush landscaping, and a chateau-inspired, heavy-wood front door waits at the home's entryway.
Once inside, a cathedral-beamed grand foyer invites you to swoon. You're sure to remain just as captivated as you move through the home, as each grand living area boasts leaded glass windows, intricate mouldings, and timelessly beautiful millwork.
As all quality homebuilding should showcase, this home's striking interior is balanced by utility. In the gourmet kitchen, for example, you'll find a spacious pantry — inviting all residents' favourites to be stocked in full supply — and a rotunda breakfast area, made for quiet morning moments with the family.
Specs
- Address: 85 The Bridle Path, Toronto
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8 + 3
- Size: 20,000 sq. ft
- Price: $28,900,000
- Listed By: Barry Cohen, Cohen Homes and Estates
The abode boasts seamless indoor-outdoor living, with thanks to a Gatsby-inspired terrace that extends from one of the several principal rooms. Outside, the opulence continues, with a series of top-tier amenities set against the property's two-acre backdrop. Imagine, stepping out — coffee or wine glass in hand — to your own glassy pool, masterfully appointed pool house (complete with a change room and ensuite), professional sports court, and meticulously landscaped gardens.
And for moments of respite, each of the eight bedrooms (or eight bathrooms... or three half-baths...) provides a perfect backdrop for the most luxurious R&R. The home even offers a separate two-bed apartment above the garage, offering overnight guests ultimate privacy.
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Our Favourite Thing
What we love most about this home is its incredible design. Yes, many properties see inspiration pulled from aesthetics and traditions from across the globe — but rarely does an estate truly make you feel you've travelled to the getaway setting of your dreams. From the spiral stone staircase to the surplus of floor-to-ceiling windows to the intricate (and colourfully fun) bathroom details, this home invites you to fully step into your French fantasies.
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Perhaps obviously, this type of luxury comes with a (rising) price. The home is currently on the market for $28,900,000 — up nearly $8 million from its last selling price of $21,000,000 (circa 2021). But to wake every day in the midst of French-inspired opulence, all while remaining just steps from Toronto's sights, sounds, and cool conveniences? Some may call that experience "priceless."
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