New, $3.7-million Beaches home is built into a reverse ravine: Home of the week

Victoria Park Ave. and Queen St. E.

Asking price: $3,699,000

Size: about 4,000 sq. ft.

Lot: 41-by-115 feet, two-car built-in garage, private drive

Taxes: $6,932 (2020)

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5

This newly built house in Toronto’s high-demand Beaches neighbourhood is custom designed and features smart home technology.

The luxury abode sits on a small hill in a reverse ravine. Highlights of the three-storey residence include surround sound, an intercom system, a heated driveway, heated floors, a two-way fireplace, 10-foot-plus ceilings on the main floor and a custom-designed chef’s kitchen.

Homeowner Wahid Amarshi, who led the design of the house and bought the property at the top of the cul-de-sac street in 2012, said he worked with a team including architects, engineers and city staff, on necessary shoring and retaining walls that would not disrupt the ravine around the property.

“A few of my favourite features in the home are the custom Italian cabinetry by Scavolini in the kitchen and bathrooms, the elegant, linear, double-sided Bianco crystal marble gas fireplace in the dining and family rooms, the modern white oak glass staircase, and the main bedroom ensuite with a steam mist shower system, and ChromaSense light therapy with built-in Wi-Fi,” said Amarshi.

The home is walking distance to Silver Birch Beach and dog park on the shore of Lake Ontario, shops and businesses on Queen St. E. and Kingston Rd., a library, schools and parks. It is also close to The Toronto Hunt Club golf course.

“Designed around a reverse ravine, the home offers views of nature from a landscaped terrace off the family room and from a private balcony from the third-floor main bedroom retreat,” said Amarshi’s wife Sarah, who is also the listing agent. “This smart home is designed for ease of living with remote access smart appliances, and luxurious finishes.”

The sophisticated home has a stone exterior with a multi-level roofline, large windows, a covered entrance, built-in two-car garage and heated concrete slab drive.

Inside, the foyer has a hardwood tile floor, double closet, a pendant light fixture and pot lights. A few steps up lead to a two-piece bathroom. A few more steps lead up to the main living area.

The living room features a hardwood floor, a gas fireplace, two large windows and two linear windows, and a glass rail overlooking the foyer.

Highlights of the open-concept dining room include a hardwood floor, a modern chandelier, a large bay window, and a linear, two-sided gas fireplace — shared with the family room.

The U-shaped kitchen has a large island/breakfast bar with an integrated basin sink, three pendant lights and a built-in wine cooler. The kitchen also has porcelain counters and porcelain slab backsplash, a box ceiling, floating shelves, a hardwood floor and built-in stainless appliances — including a six-burner gas stove and two ovens — a pantry and an adjoining breakfast area.

The family room features a hardwood floor, a wall of windows that includes a sliding glass door walkout, another oversized window and the other side of the double-sided gas fireplace with marble wall surround.

Solid wood stairs with a glass rail lead to the second level that includes a laundry room and three large bedrooms — all with hardwood, walk-in closets and full ensuites.

The third-floor primary bedroom suite includes a hardwood floor, a box ceiling, a gas fireplace, a double garden-door walkout to a private balcony, two walk-in closets and a five-piece ensuite.

The lower level includes a mudroom and direct access to the yard. The basement also has a huge crawl space, direct access to the garage and three storage rooms.

The backyard has a stone retaining wall looking up at the reverse ravine and a stone patio. There is also a large fenced side yard. As well, the home has automated outdoor lighting and six outdoor security cameras.

To have a look at this property contact listing agent Sarah Amarshi, Engel & Völkers Toronto Central, Brokerage, 416-628-1357; www.sarahamarshi.evrealestate.com.