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Most people think that Palm Beach, the Hamptons and Beverly Hills in the Americas are the standouts for important homes. But Canada has held a big secret fairly close to the vest with one of the most exclusive neighborhoods anywhere. The Bridle Path is Toronto’s and all of Canada’s crown jewel of neighborhoods. A vision of developer Forsey Page in 1929, the enclave has evolved into what is now termed “Millionaires Row,” with its mansions nestled in two to four acre lots. Today, homes there are owned by dot com moguls, media barons and celebrities such as Celine Dion and Prince. (No, he wouldn’t dare paint anything purple in this elegant neighborhood.)
One such spectacular residence that is close to completion and will soon be auctioned, is an estate inspired by the Palace of Versailles and offers a rare opportunity to finish as one’s own. Well positioned, the mansion is sited on 2.4 acres overlooking a large, wooded conservation area ensuring the utmost privacy. Within and without its 27,000 square feet are lavish custom-designed plaster cartouches, friezes, emblems, two-story fluted pilasters with projecting Corinthian capitals and ornate brackets and laurel leaf corbels. With eight bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms, highlighted are the catering kitchen located behind the daily kitchen, indoor swimming pool, nanny apartment, office suite, theatre, game room, grand ballroom, outdoor pool and tennis court.
Modeled after the Palace of Versailles in Canada’s most exclusive neighborhood, the Bridle Path area of Toronto, this mansion formerly listed at $23 million will be auctioned November 26th.
src: conciergeauctions.com
