Tour a lux reno'd 60s bungalow
Home of the Week, 805 Glenleven Cres., Toronto. The 1960s modernist home situated on a private half-acre lot backing onto the beautiful Rattray Marsh belonged to the same homeowner for 30 years until sold last June.Mike Black
The landscaping was overhauled as part of the property's thorough renovation. This included new retaining walls, driveway and interlock pathways. The 110,000-litre concrete pool out back was also resurfaced and converted to salt water.Mike Black
The home is surrounded by large, leafy trees and wildlife. It's not uncommon to see small groups of deer trekking through the backyard.Mike Black
The renovation didn't miss utility areas like the home's laundry, now a clean, inviting space.Mike Black
The renovation project took a year to complete and the finished home now features six bedrooms and three bathrooms in just over 3,600 square feet of living space.Mike Black
The home, 'offered many architectural features that are signatures of the Sixties era, including a Hollywood staircase, skylight cut-outs and a sunken main floor living room with soaring cathedral ceilings and a 15-foot-high stained glass window,' agent and co-owner Scott Sheehey says.Mike Black
'Natural light floods this home, and all rooms enjoy either a garden or ravine view,' Mr. Sheehey says.Mike Black
'Open concept was the best approach to take advantage of the natural landscape just beyond the home's walls,' Mr. Sheehey says.Mike Black
Home of the Week, 805 Glenleven Cres., TorontoMike Black
Home of the Week, 805 Glenleven Cres., TorontoMike Black
Home of the Week, 805 Glenleven Cres., TorontoMike Black