With summer upon us, you might be dreaming of a waterfront getaway. And while Toronto might not necessarily be known for its lakeside retreats, there’s an enclave in the city where you can get the luxuries of a Californian vacation right at home. Listed for $4.999 million, 1 Lake Shore Dr. in Etobicoke is one of under 200 residential waterfront properties in the area, and with direct access to the water and to a seasonal beach, it’s no surprise that this property is highly sought-after.
Designed by award-winning architect firm BlackLab Arch with over $1 million of renovations, 1 Lake Shore Dr. offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, six parking spaces and unbelievable views of Lake Ontario. The home is also accompanied by a recent beach house addition, which has been rented out as one of the province’s most popular waterfront Airbnbs over the past few years. Take advantage of the addition for a guest or in-law suite, rental income or a place for the kids to stay.
“It’s a stunning Malibu-style beach property in Toronto, which is very rare,” Dave Dubbin, broker at Sotheby’s International Realty says. “The designers did a great job of bringing the beach to a four-season climate.”
The property is designed with nature in mind, featuring skylights and indoor-outdoor living.
The combined living room, dining room and kitchen features a rare wood-burning fireplace, sound system and automatic blinds alongside the Malibu chef’s kitchen with custom built-ins. Tall ceilings and 10 foot floor-to-ceiling windows look out to the backyard.
“With the wood-burning fireplace and the layout of this space, you forget that you’re in Toronto,” Dubbin says. “It’s like a cottage in the city.”
The primary bedroom sunny primary bedroom features a balcony overlooking the lake, a large walk-in closet, a steam shower and an elegant walk-in tub.
The landscaped backyard has been meticulously renovated to include a large deck perfect for sunbathing, a hot tub and all the space you need for hosting summer parties — where guests can try kayaking, paddleboarding or jetskiing steps from the house.
Dubbin says previous owners added a separation to turn this bungalow beach house addition into a distinct, private property of its own. “The separation could easily be removed if someone was planning on combining both spaces back together,” he says.
The addition features a kitchen with a butcher block island and stainless steel appliances and two bedrooms.
1 Lake Shore Dr. is listed for $4.999 million with Dave Dubbin and Kate Samec at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
