See inside a Toronto Kingsway classic
Home of the Week, 47 Queen Mary’s Drive, Toronto. Built in 1942, the house has undergone a total renovation by the current owners.
The back of the house opens to a garden with a series of raised decks, which create a haven for dining and lounging. Ms. Tokarska says dining takes place under a pergola. A large silver maple tree shades the yard.
The U-shaped kitchen has Valcucine cabinetry with wenge and lacquer finishes. The countertop is Quartzite and the integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator disappears behind lacquered doors.
A recreation room in the basement has sliding wood panels to hide the flat-screen television, books and other household paraphernalia. There’s a large bathroom with walk-in shower, a climate-controlled wine cellar and a laundry room wired for sound.
The living room forms one wing of the house, with a view to the street at the front and the garden at the rear. “It’s shallow and elongated,” says Ms. Tokarska. “You get a lot of light from both sides.”
Upstairs, a large master bedroom has a raised ceiling with wood beams. The bathroom was enlarged to create a walk-in shower.