Property Description
A rare architectural offering on Macpherson Avenue, this extraordinary residence was newly built in 2024 through a remarkable collaboration between KUA Architecture and Ossington Homes. Inspired by the enduring character of a Victorian brownstone yet executed with an entirely modern sensibility, the home holds completely new foundations, structure, interiors and garage construction, all carried out with an uncompromising level of precision. The heritage red blend masonry, sourced from Ibstock in the UK and laid in clay mortar, is paired with metal seamed mansard roofing, aluminum composite detailing and expansive Inline windows and doors, creating a facade with enormous presence and beautiful restraint.
Inside, Japandi principles quietly shape the experience of the home, where simplicity, proportion and natural materiality guide every decision. Approximately 3,300 square feet unfold across four beautifully connected levels with an atmosphere that feels calm, architectural and deeply considered. Hand-applied microcement, natural stone, warm woods and exceptional custom millwork create richness without excess, while flush baseboards, recessed Aria vents and seamless detailing speak to the level of thought invested throughout. Ten foot ceilings and oversized windows expand the scale of the principal rooms, allowing shifting light to move beautifully across the interiors throughout the day.
The kitchen is both striking and intensely functional, wrapped in custom millwork and selectional microcement lined cabinetry with concealed storage systems, integrated appliances and sculptural lighting moments that feel lifted from a design publication. Beyond it, the living spaces balance softness and structure with remarkable ease, centred around a microcement-clad fireplace, integrated millwork and beautifully framed views toward the landscaped rear garden. The handcrafted staircase acts as an architectural anchor through all four floors, connecting exceptionally scaled family spaces, a dramatic second floor hallway rising over twenty feet, and a private third-floor primary retreat with a beautifully composed dressing room, spa-like ensuite and secluded terrace positioned for late summer sunsets.
The lower level continues with the same sense of refinement, offering radiant heated floors, ten foot ceilings, extensive integrated storage, walk-out access and a fully customized gym.
Every layer of the home has been thoughtfully integrated, including comprehensive smart home automation, enterprise-grade networking, automated lighting and blinds, built-in audio, security systems and dual climate zones.
Awarded the 2025 International Design & Architecture Award for Interior Design Scheme – Canada and later featured in World’s Best II – 50 Interiors from Around the Globe, this is a home of tremendous intention and quiet confidence. Just moments from Ramsden Park, Avenue Road and the heart of Rosedale, it offers a rare balance of architectural significance, family function and everyday livability in one of the city’s most established neighbourhood settings.
- In a unique collaboration with the adjoining neighbour, this home was newly built in 2024 by KUA Architecture and Ossington Homes.
- At great expense this modern take on a Victorian brownstone holds completely new foundations, structure, interiors and a new garage as well.
- Guided by the principles of Japandi design, the interiors emphasize authenticity, natural materials and purposeful simplicity, resulting in a home that feels both calming and exceptionally refined.
- The interior is defined by a curated palette of natural stone, wood and hand-applied microcement, finished with extensive custom millwork, flush baseboards, custom Aria vents, and seamless detailing throughout.
- The heritage red blend masonry was sourced from Ibstock in the UK, and is laid in application with clay mortar.
- The brick is paired with a metal seamed mansard roofing at the front and rear, and aluminum composite panel finishes at the dormers, as well as the second floor component that overhangs the driveway, adding a modern finish to a Victorian-inspired facade that carries enormous street presence.
- Inline fibreglass windows and doors are used throughout.
- Over 3,300 square feet of total living space extends across four levels, each designed with intentional proportions, functional clarity and a consistent sense of flow.
- Insulated concrete foam (ICF) party wall abuts the shared wall on all four levels and the foundation providing enhanced sound and heating insulation.
- New Amana heating and air conditioning units with dual-climate zones (basement + main, second + third). Also includes Aprilaire humidifiers and Fantech ventilation on both zones.
- Radiant heated floors throughout the basement, and electric heated flooring in the master ensuite.
- Winner of the Interior Design Scheme – Canada Award in the International Design & Architecture Awards of 2025.
- Featured in World’s Best II – 50 Interiors from Around the Globe.
- Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro – central control and router.
- Five UniFi G5 bullet exterior cameras – garage, rear of home, drive-way, side of home, basement, walk-out, front of home.
- G4 Doorbell Pro (multi-angle camera).
- Five UniFi Access Points 2 main floor, 1 second, 1 third, 1 garage.
- Raspberry PI integration Home Assistant integration.
- Lutron Caseta Wifi Enabled Smart Light Switches, Controls and Dimmers.
- Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge – integration with Apple Home Kit / Siri (or various other front end interfaces at the preference of the buyer; e.g., Amazon Alexa, Google, Home) as well as Sonoso, Home Assistant.
- Home automation lighting for all interior light switches, including stairway guide lights across four floors and all exterior lights.
- Three Nest Thermostats to control i) Radiant Heated Floors, ii) Basement and Main Levels, iii) Second and Third Levels.
- Cat6 ethernet with direct feed to all bedrooms and large living spaces.
- Main floor IPort Wall Mount System – Cat6 powered.
- Two Danalock remote access systems, at the front and garage / accessory building man door.
- Two Danalock (Danapad) keypads.
- Five Sonos Amplifiers.
- Ten Klipsch 8” In-Ceiling Speakers located throughout the basement and main floors, including rear patio.
- Hardwired blinds for windows throughout the house.
- Somfy automatic blinds – Primary bedroom and rear mudroom entrance.
- The home is introduced through a front mudroom entry with custom millwork, storage and a concealed powder room lined with white oak.
- Ten foot ceilings enlarge the entire main floor, expanding proportions and sense of space.
- The floor plan then opens directly into the expansive dining room, anchored by a sculptural Vibia Flamingo light fixture from Spain and expanded by the ten foot wide window, bringing light and dimension to the space.
- Art can seamlessly be displayed with the inclusion of the discreet ceiling hanging system, and illuminated by two custom niche pot lights.
- The incredible kitchen is wrapped in custom cabinetry finished with microcement with an abundance of concealed storage and a water-tight finish. Not to be missed, kick-plates expose steps to reach upper cabinetry.
- Pause to explore the interiors of the drawers, with multi-level storage systems and an upgraded basketweave laminate finish.
- Top of the line appliances recess into the fabric of this kitchen, with integrated panels, stainless finishes and a unique integration of the Wolf gas cooktop.
- A large centre island topped with Taj Mahal quartzite in the kitchen serves as both a preparation surface and informal gathering point, with a stunning Oty Light from Italy highlighting its function.
- The adjoining living room is centered around a 48-inch Valor fireplace wrapped in microcement, and flanked by custom millwork with integrated lighting and a subtle “Essential Grey” natural stone hearth.
- A sunken rear mudroom provides both practicality and separation, offering seamless access from the rear parking area and garage while connecting directly to the porcelain patio and landscaped outdoor entertaining space. Slightly lower than the main floor, it ensures sight-lines through the house are not impacted with the practical use of the space.
- Cubbies and a built-in bench flanked with customized storage absorb all outdoor wear, keeping it organized, concealed and functional.
- A handcrafted wooden staircase connects all four levels, functioning as both a defining architectural feature and an artistic centrepiece.
- The second floor holds three well-scaled bedrooms, supported by a secondary laundry area and linen storage positioned for family function and ease.
- At the front, the current nursery benefits from exposure to the two incredible 6’6” custom Inline windows overlooking Macpherson.
- A semi-ensuite bathroom is shared between the front and middle bedroom with a practical layout.
- The middle bedroom extends over the driveway, benefitting in light from both north and south niche windows.
- At the rear, the third bedroom on this level has a fully customized ensuite bathroom as well as private views over the rear garden.
- The second floor hallway reaches ceiling heights of over twenty feet and includes three niche pot lights for hallway art.
- The entire third level is dedicated to the primary suite, designed as a calming private retreat with beautifully integrated millwork, built-in bedside tables and accent lighting.
- Bathed in sunlight through a skylight,, the walk-in dressing room is thoughtfully curated for every type of clothing storage with drawers, long-hanging and integrated mirrors.
- Out of a magazine, a beautifully composed five-piece ensuite bathroom perches into the front dormer, with its centerpiece an expansive walk-in shower with Schluter smart controls and a built-in skylight.
- It features heated floors, microcement walls, a Bagno Italia soaking tub and Graff Designs fixtures.
- A private 150 square-foot terrace off the rear of the primary suite captures north-west sunset views, particularly in the late summer and fall. It is also equipped with both hot and cold water bibs.
- The lower level extends the living space with 10 foot ceiling heights and radiant heated floors.
- At the base of the stairs, a large open-concept recreation area presents several above-grade window features. It has direct access to a walk-out at the front of the home, beneficial to bring in furnishings to this level or to have personal trainers etc. use this direct access point.
- Twenty feet of customized storage lines the west wall, while an impressively organized utility space and brightly-lit laundry room lie opposite them.
- A very impressive and fully customized gym offers a retractable PRX equipment system, built-in speakers, and a commercial grade rubber floor with additional flooring layer underneath to support dropping of weights.
- Completing this floor, a three-piece bathroom is just as perfectly curated as the rest of the house.
- Technology and automation play an integral role in the operation and security of the home, with no detail left unscrutinized.
- The entire home is finished with a flush baseboard system and Aria Vent Drywall Pro flush vents installed during drywalling.
- On the exterior, garden beds front and back have been designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly practical in use.
- Floating concrete stairs and a brass encased front garden bed define a precise, simplistic appeal but have been executed with great precision.
- In the rear, a large Porcelain rear patio extends from the home with room for outdoor dining, while a bi-folding fence enlarges the garden space for lounging and entertaining when needed.
- Sod surrounds the Porcea coast walkway steps leading to the oversized 312 square-foot accessory building/ garage that offers nine foot ceilings, ample room for one car to park, hot and cold water options, and additional storage in the adjacent interior space.
- The garage door is 9×7 with a 2.5 foot high-lift install. The motor itself is wi-fi controlled.
- Incremental storage at the rear of the garage is available for winter tires etc, but please reference the survey to understand optionality of this space.
- One car can also park in front of the garage, as needed, and right of passage is shared with the neighbour to the east.
- Outside of the framework of this incredible home, community benefits pay dividends with the immediate access to Rosedale’s collection of shops, boutiques and daily essentials, and transit connections in two very walkable positions.
- Ramsden Park is a short stroll away, where recreation can be enjoyed on tennis courts, in dog zones, at outdoor hockey rinks, and a newly refurbished children’s play zone.
- Connect downtown or uptown easily with near immediate access to Avenue Road, or escape quickly to the DVP via Rosedale Valley Road, just minutes away.
