This nearly $14M mansion backs onto the Humber River and features an indoor hockey rink
Located with direct access to the Humber River, the $13.8 million property is also within walking distance of Bloor Street West and is notable for its relative privacy within Toronto real-estate market, its agent says.
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23 Riverside Crescent., Toronto A $13.8 million mansion in Toronto's High Park Swansea Community with direct access to the Humber River and an indoor hockey rink in its basement has hit the market.
The property spans approximately 10,000 feet and has parking for 8 vehicles. It overlooks the Humber River and is located near the intersection of Bloor Street West and South Kingsway. The property taxes alone will cost the next buyer up to $38,413.19 per year.
Amenities Built between 2016 and 2018, the home comes equipped with 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, and features a number of amenities including the indoor hockey rink, a pool and a sauna.
Waterfront views "The unique feature of this house is the direct river access and the unobstructed views" Motria Dzulynsky, the listed sales agent for the property, tells CTV News. "It's really hard to get this kind of lot with this kind of river access in the city"
Tudor Style According to Dzulybsky, the Tudor-inspired home was designed to blend seamlessly with the neighborhood's established architectural character.
Natural light The house was built with expansive open spaces in mind, featuring west facing windows that "flood the home with natural light" and offer views of the Humber River, the agent says.
Cooking up Beyond the natural light and lakefront views, the kitchen features "top of the line appliances" tied into homes modern design, according to the listing for the property.
The ideal buyer According to Dzulynsky, the ideal buyer for 23 Riverside Drive is a family with children.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms The upper floor features five bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms and "impressive" cathedral ceilings, the listing states.
Primary Suite The primary suite comes complete with a fireplace, a spacious walk-in closet, and a bathroom that has a spa-like bath.
Activities The indoor hockey rink is located in the basement and features giant logos for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights on its walls. "The lower level really is a mecca for activities," said Dzulynsky, noting that a sauna, a fully equipped gym and a entertainment area are located nearby.
The lower level sauna is shown.
The gym found near the sauna and hockey rink is shown.
The lower level also includes an entertainment area with a bar and pool table, as well as multiple walkouts to the backyard.
Hosting? "It's a great house for entertaining. It has multiple terraces, there's so many areas to sit and enjoy the view it's perfect for a party," said Dzulynsky.
Outdoor amenities Found in the backyard is a swimming pool, multiple terraces, a firepit lounge and pool house fit with a kitchen, bath, and changing area that is positioned to view western facing sunsets.
"You don't need a cottage. You can go canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding steps away from your home" said Dzulynsky.
Privacy The house includes 150 feet of direct waterfront access and sits on a 100 foot by 230 pie-shaped lot. "It is an extraordinary blend of nature, privacy, luxury, and urban convenience," said Dzulynsky.
The listing notes that the property offers "extraordinary natural beauty" while still being just minutes from the city.
In this aerial photo, the home can be scene nestled in a forested area along the Humber River.
