that leads to elegant formal dining and living rooms with a gas fireplace then discover the heart of the home: a chef’s dream kitchen featuring a sprawling island, top-of-the-line appliances, walk-in pantry, sunlit breakfast area with a walk out to the stunning gardens. Adjoining the kitchen is the great room with a two-storey ceiling, gas fireplace and a wall of windows framing your own backyard paradise. The main level also features a home office, stylish powder room and custom mudroom with access to an oversized double garage with epoxy floors. Upstairs, unwind in your primary retreat with vaulted ceilings, sunlit walk-in closet and luxurious 4-piece spa-inspired ensuite with steam shower. A loft-style library with built-in bookcases overlooks the great room and three more spacious bedrooms include a private guest suite, a shared 4-piece bath and convenient upper-level laundry. The lower level features a home theatre room, hobby room, second laundry, fitness studio with beverage centre and 3-piece bath and storage. Outside, the resort-style backyard is an entertainer’s dream featuring a 20’x40’ saltwater gunite pool (‘19), stucco pool house (‘15) with kitchenette, change room and garden storage, a pergola-covered stone patio (’19) with gas fireplace, dramatic landscape lighting and tranquil stone water feature, surrounded by stunning, lush, mature gardens. Just steps to top schools, parks, downtown and the lake, this distinguished home with its meticulous attention to detail exudes warmth and comfort and will appeal to the most discerning buyer. (id:62650)