$6,295,000Asking Price
2 Balsam Rd
The Beach, Toronto
Welcome to the most spectacular home in the Beach!! One-of-a-kind sanctuary on just under 1 acre, backing onto Glen Stewart ravine! This Tudor-style residence with its cobblestone driveway and stunning 20x40 inground pool, is truly like a cottage in the city on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the Beach's most coveted streets! Over 5300 sf of elegant living space including classic floor-to-ceiling paneling in the principal rooms, French doors to main floor family room with wood-burning fireplace, and a sunroom with panoramic nature views. Several walk-outs to private patios, decks, and direct access to the pool area, perfect for lounging and entertaining. 4+1 bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with 4-piece ensuite, and a versatile 3rd-floor loft. Finished basement with an extra bedroom, rec room with a gas fireplace, gym/den, and two walk-outs. Private stone stairs lead down to the ravine and a large lawn with a fire pit surrounded by perennial gardens. Stone pathways through nature reveal hidden sitting areas, offering a truly magical retreat. Watch for a variety of wildlife and revel in your own urban sanctuary!
Welcome to the most spectacular home in the Beach!! One-of-a-kind sanctuary on just under 1 acre, backing onto Glen Stewart ravine! This Tudor-style residence with its cobblestone driveway and stunning 20x40 inground pool, is truly like a cottage in the city on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the Beach's most coveted streets! Over 5300 sf of elegant living space including classic floor-to-ceiling paneling in the principal rooms, French doors to main floor family room with wood-burning fireplace, and a sunroom with panoramic nature views. Several walk-outs to private patios, decks, and direct access to the pool area, perfect for lounging and entertaining. 4+1 bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with 4-piece ensuite, and a versatile 3rd-floor loft. Finished basement with an extra bedroom, rec room with a gas fireplace, gym/den, and two walk-outs. Private stone stairs lead down to the ravine and a large lawn with a fire pit surrounded by perennial gardens. Stone pathways through nature reveal hidden sitting areas, offering a truly magical retreat. Watch for a variety of wildlife and revel in your own urban sanctuary!
See MoreKey Info
- 2.5-Storey Detached
- 6-Car Private Driveway
- 2-Car Attached Garage
- Kingston and Beech
- Basement: Finished, Separate Entrance
- 1 Kitchen
- Water Gas Heating
- Central Air
Property
- Lot Size 59 x 240 Feet
- Brick/Stone Exterior
- Taxes were $24,498 in 2024
- Possession: tbd
Details
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Inground Pool
- Sewers
- Municipal Water
- MLS #E9351500
- RE/MAX HALLMARK RICHARDS GROUP REALTY LTD.
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living Room | Main | 17.42' x 14.60' | Large Window, Fireplace |
| 2 | Family Room | Main | 18.83' x 15.22' | Fireplace, Walkout To Deck |
| 3 | Dining Room | Main | 10.07' x 15.22' | Large Window, Open Concept |
| 4 | Kitchen | Main | 13.45' x 16.57' | Built-in Appliances, Walkout To Deck, Large Window |
| 5 | Breakfast | Main | 13.16' x 9.35' | Walkout To Pool, Window Flr to Ceil |
| 6 | Primary Bedroom | 2nd | 14.57' x 15.19' | 4-PieceBath, Closet, Walkout To Deck |
| 7 | 2nd Bedroom | 2nd | 25.20' x 16.70' | Large Window, Closet |
| 8 | 3rd Bedroom | 2nd | 13.22' x 13.94' | Large Window, Closet |
| 9 | 4th Bedroom | 3rd | 27.17' x 28.48' | Skylight, Closet |
| 10 | Exercise Room | Basement | 12.99' x 14.47' | Window, Fireplace |
 | 1 2-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor | |||
| 1 4-Piece Bathroom on 2nd Floor | |||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom on 2nd Floor | |||
| 1 3-Piece Bathroom in Basement | |||
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Who lives here?
The Beach, Toronto is a central Toronto neighbourhood notable for its university grads, executives and business, education, law & public sector and arts & culture professionals. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of babies, kids aged 5 to 14, adults aged 40 to 64 and seniors aged 65 to 69.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.1
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
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Singles
44%
of residents are
single and loving it.
44% singles
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Renters
38%
of residents
are renters.
38% renters
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Education
63%
of residents are
university grads.
63% university grads
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Income
Average Household Income
$207K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
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Professions
Professions
| Government | 13% |
| Management | 13% |
| Sales | 12% |
| Business | 12% |
| Culture | 8% |
Immigrants
20%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
20% immigrants
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Birthplace - All
4.0% from UK
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.4% from UK
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| French | 3% |
| German | 1% |
| Spanish | 1% |
| Cantonese | 1% |
| Italian | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 55% |
| Jewish | 2% |
| Buddhist | 1% |
| Hindu | 1% |
| Muslim | 1% |
Social Housing
Social Housing Buildings
6
Social housing buildings
in the neighbourhood.
Shelters
Shelters
0
Homeless shelters in
the neighbourhood.
