The Details

Perfectly situated on Doncliffe Drive in the heart of Toronto’s esteemed Teddington Park, this Richard Wengle designed masterpiece offers a unique composition of laidback luxury through the subtle marriage of high glamour and breezy California-inspired living. 

9 Doncliffe Drive is the future of high-end design that offers truly unrivalled quality, bespoke finishes, and represents the ultimate experience in modern luxury living. The use of progressive building technologies and sustainable design methods results in an inspired expression of modern design. 

Entering the home immediately evokes a moment of pause in anticipation of what lies beyond – it quite literally takes your breath away. This expansive 12,000 + square-foot, light-filled home masterfully showcases a free-flowing layout, soaring ceilings, and the use of deep tones, which create a rich, warm feeling and an aura of tranquility throughout. The entryway offers a balanced sense of airiness and warmth and features beautiful Seta Grigio marble slab walls, designer pendant lighting, silver-grey marble floors, and a handcrafted sliding wood door. The entire home is equipped with radiant in-floor heating. Travel from level to level with ease with the convenient elevator that services all floors.

The main level is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family and boasts a dynamic floor plan that flows perfectly. Gallery-sized walls await a museum-worthy art collection. The modern chef’s kitchen truly inspires one to cook and create with expansive polished granite and Caesarstone island, professional-grade appliances, handcrafted cabinetry, and hand-blown teardrop pendant lights. A serene banquette overlooking the backyard oasis is the perfect spot for enjoying a morning coffee. An expansive Nanawall door system lines the rear perimeter of the home providing an abundance of natural light and seamlessly integrates the indoor and outdoor spaces. 

The walk-in pantry features a separate side entrance that serves as the perfect catering station and is equipped with professional-grade appliances and stone counters. The mudroom offers an abundance of additional storage space and direct access to the large two-car garage at the front of the home. There is also an additional powder room in this area.

The fluid layout of the dining room makes it an ideal place to congregate and features a built-in, wood-paneled bar with retractable doors, custom ceiling treatment, and designer pendant lighting. The family room features dramatic ceilings, European engineered white oak flooring, and a walk-out to the terrace. The fireplace is enhanced by an untouched Muskoka granite slab hearth that grounds the focal wall of this room. It is surrounded by a custom overlapping stone feature wall and a polished marble surround. 

The main floor features two exceptional workspaces, both privately tucked away. The front study is complete with Silver-Grey honed marble slab floors, custom wall and ceiling leather detailing, a custom built-in desk, and an open-flame gas fireplace with a leather-finished marble slab surround. The central study features a built-in gift-wrapping station and is complete with hardwood floors, custom built-in storage, fine linen drapes, and discreet pocket doors. 

The highly engineered architectural floating stairs are dramatic in size with white oak treads and wall detailing leading to the second level.  The second-floor features three oversized, light-filled bedrooms, each with a stunning ensuite and walk-in closet. The ultra-private and oversized primary bedroom features expansive wall-to-wall windows, a recessed ceiling with custom wall coverings, motorized privacy and sunshade blinds, and a balcony with serene views of the resort-like terrace. The luxurious and light-filled ensuite, spa-style, bathroom is complete with custom double vanities, an oversized glass shower, a curvaceous soaker tub, and a separate water closet. The awe-inspiring dressing room is lined with custom cabinetry, a handcrafted banquette shrouded with Italian fabric, an expansive centre island with quartz countertops, a skylight, and hand-blown designer glass pendant lighting. The primary bedroom also offers a separate entrance to the pool area. 

The well-proportioned Northeast bedroom boasts designer built-in bedside tables, a walk-in closet, and a built-in makeup station. The corresponding light-filled ensuite bathroom is complete with unique clerestory windows, a custom-crafted vanity with stone counters, honed-finish marble floors, a soaker tub, and a standing shower.

The Northwest bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows leading out to a balcony with views of the streetscape and a tasteful accent wall. The accompanying ensuite bathroom is well-proportioned with a standing shower and a custom-built vanity with a Caesarstone counter and expansive walk-in closet.

The generous second level laundry room is well-equipped for any sized family. This space is complete with a custom Gemini Design folding table, an enamel cast iron sink, a drip-dry wall mounted foldable rack, and custom-built cabinetry with Caesarstone counters. 

The multi-storey lower level is a sophisticated entertainer’s retreat complete with an open-concept layout where high style meets home-grown fun. The spectacular recreation room is used as a plush home theatre boasting a dedicated media wall with concealed speakers, pendant luminaires, and unique accent walls that complement the warm-toned finishes of the space. The dedicated games area is the ideal space for a card table and features a gas fireplace with a quartzite surround. The billiards area is complete with a custom-designed pool table with a maple finish and lined with olive felt, custom paneled walls and ceiling treatment, and designer pendant lighting.

The chic bar rivals the finest establishments, complete with professional-grade appliances, stone counters, teardrop pendant lighting, and an antique mirror display. The ancillary, temperature-controlled wine room boasts a 234-bottle capacity, allowing one to showcase a vast and enviable collection. The tasting area features curved tile ceilings and one-of-a-kind recycled glass Vetrazzo slab counter that displays unmatched attention to detail.

Retreat to the professionally outfitted fitness studio and accompanying spa area, offering the rare opportunity for holistic, at-home wellness. Two additional bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, are serviced by a luxurious bathroom with top-quality finishes.

Custom-designed and professionally outfitted, the sub-basement features a large sport court that redefines the experience of at-home athletics and is ideal for any sports enthusiast.

Walk out from the main level to the private, tree-lined courtyard oasis, complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and heated pathways through the rear terrace. An in ground, heated, saltwater concrete PebbleTec pool and hot tub are surrounded by breathtaking limestone and mature trees and hedges. Enjoy the stunning dining area that sits below the tree canopy. The tranquil Muskoka-inspired oasis incorporates a private and intimate seating area with a Paloform gas fire bowl at the rear of the garden.

The property is outfitted with two fully equipped heated double garages, both with electric car charging capabilities, showroom quality floors, and extensive storage. One is built into the front of the home with direct access to the interior, and the other, is detached and situated at the rear with access from an adjacent southern street.

9 Doncliffe Drive is just a short stroll from many of the favourite local shops and restaurants that Yonge Street has to offer and is situated near the best public green spaces in the entire city. Steps away from Toronto’s most elite golf club, Rosedale Golf Club, which offers one of the country’s best courses and exceptional dining options. It is also in close proximity to highway systems and surrounded by some of the top-ranking public and private schools in Toronto. Easy access and close proximity to public transit at York Mills and Lawrence subway stations. This show stopping property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a cutting-edge, architectural tour-de-force that sets an entirely new standard for refined luxury design.