I am a film lover and have always been fascinated with the cinema. Great films take you on emotional journeys and can transport you to distinct places and times. My love of cinema has quite literally transported me to some wonderful locales. A few months ago I got an opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time. The festival itself was great (I highly recommend Babel), but I was also blown away by the city of Toronto. The air is clean, the architecture is beautiful, and all the people I came into contact with were polite and helpful. Now I can really see why Toronto is consistently voted one of the most livable cities in the world by numerous publications. After returning from my trip, I was compelled to take a closer look at luxury Toronto real estate and found that just like the city, the homes offered are truly remarkable.

The stately residence shown here is in Toronto’s exclusive Bridle Path area. It is dubbed “The Best of the Best” - and there won’t be any argument from me. The magnificent home encompasses nearly 15,000 square feet, plus a more than 6,500 square foot lower level, with spacious and elegant main rooms. You can play tennis or swim in the pool on the lovely grounds. What’s that you say? December in Toronto doesn’t seem like ideal conditions to take a dip? That’s okay, move it from the outdoor pool to the indoor pool for year-round swimming. This brilliant home is an undeniable masterpiece.

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Situated in prestigious Forest Hill, this stunning gated home boats the finest of ornate details. The interior of the residence is reminiscent of a majestic palace, with marble floors, ornamental chandeliers and detailed wood paneling being only a few of the many highlights. A dramatic curved staircase is showcased in the huge, sun-filled foyer. The lush backyard is a private oasis consisting of a pool, terraces and gorgeous landscaping. You can live like royalty in this sophisticated stronghold!

This grand stone mansion blends classic grandeur with modern elegance and is my personal favorite of all the listings I looked at. Very rarely can a home find the right balance between opulence and understated luxury, but this residence does it beautifully. I love the modern looking, rich dark wood staircase that is surrounded by marble flooring and a decorative wrought iron railing. I love the how the woodwork in the den is finely detailed without looking overly extravagant. I love the chandelier hanging over the tub and modern glass-enclosed shower in the bathroom. Basically, I love everything about this home.

All of these fine homes are listed with Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Ltd., and are only a few examples of the impressive offerings available in the Toronto luxury home market.

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