Inside this $8M ‘masterpiece’ in Lawrence Park South with rock climbing wall and backyard oasis

Nestled in the Lytton Park neighbourhood, this spacious house with contemporary finishes is luxurious in detail and offers an oasis in the city.

The home, 65 Hillhurst Boulevard located in Toronto's Lawrence Park South neighbourhood, is listed for $7,990,000 and has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. On the market for nearly two weeks, the house features a Scavolini kitchen, a grand hall with a skylight, and a library ready to be filled with literature with floor to ceiling open shelving and closed cabinetry.

Selling agent Justin Cohen says the home was custom-built for a family and appeals to a wide demographic."

With features that can cater to any family dynamic, the 6,957 square feet of living space is furnished with oak hardwood floors, huge custom windows throughout drench the home with plenty of light, there are heated driveway and walkways, and soaring cathedral ceilings.

A more adventurous family will enjoy the sweet surprise of a rock climbing wall on one of the floors.

The coolest part is that you kind of have to two basement levels. The subterranean level has a home theatre, rocking climbing wall, guest room and nanny's room," said Cohen.

According to Cohen, the first lower basement level is nearly half above ground, echoing a real living space," and feels like the home actually has three floors above ground.

The open-floor living space has great functionality with windows and sliding doors overlooking the backyard pool oasis and garden, a gas fireplace, and is connected to the chef-worthy Scanvolini kitchen. The kitchen includes a prep kitchen in the butler's pantry, and is designed for heavy cooking and hosting guests.

The home, beautifully bright with light spilling in at all corners, also includes a wine cellar, gym and wet bar.

Located in Lytton Park, and with proximity to East and North York, the highly coveted neighbourhood" said Cohen, is located in the Allen Independent School District, one of the best school districts in the city," said Cohen.

The home lies between Eglinton Park, Memorial Park, and Lytton Sunken Gardens. A five to 10 minute walk will get you to some great local eats and a 25-minute drive will get you to the downtown core.

Dorcas Marfo is a reporter for the Star's radio room based in Toronto. Reach Dorcas via email: dmarfo@thestar.ca