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31 Governors RD Toronto C11, ON M4W 2E9

3 Beds

4 Baths

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 3000-3500

Subdivision Leaside

MLS Listing ID C12410322

Style 2-Storey

Bedrooms 3

Building Age 31-50

Annual Tax Amount $17,736

Tax Year 2025

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

31 Governors Road is a European-inspired contemporary villa designed by Francesco and Aldo Piccaluga, the award-winning brothers whose work helped shape a distinct era of Toronto architecture. Conceived of as a villa in the city, the home is a study in contrasts: privacy without loss of light, openness alongside clearly defined rooms, and natural materials set against brick and concrete. Completed in the early 1990s and cared for by only two families since, the home balances architectural pedigree & high design with remarkable adaptability. The current owner has infused elements of play and light, yet the design could easily accommodate traditional, contemporary, or eclectic sensibilities. At its core, a dramatic marble staircase anchors the flowing layout. The custom Valcucine kitchen is finished with natural stone and high-end appliances, opening seamlessly to a 600-square-foot entertaining terrace. The expansive living room, warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, is softly lit through glass block throwing light against Venetian plaster walls, creating intimacy and comfort. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a six-piece spa-like ensuite and a walk-in closet with striking boudoir. The lower level continues the theme of retreat and versatility: a saltwater indoor pool and exercise area invite restoration, while an oversized recreation room with kitchenette can readily adapt to serve as an in-law or teen suite. Ingeniously designed moats flank the foundation, allowing full-sized windows that fill the lower level with light and fresh air. Outside, Mediterranean hues of burnt clay and soft white highlight the bold geometric volumes so emblematic of the Piccaluga Brothers work. The result is both iconic and timeless. 31 Governors Road is an architectural triumph and an enduring postmodern masterpiece in the heart of Toronto that is not to be missed.

Location

Province ON

County Toronto

Community Leaside

Area Toronto

Zoning Residential

Rooms

Family Room No

Basement Separate Entrance, Finished

Kitchen 2

Interior

Interior Features Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, In-Law Capability, Separate Heating Controls, Storage, Generator - Full, Water Softener

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood

Inclusions See Schedule B

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting, Paved Yard, Security Gate

Parking Features Private

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Indoor, Salt

Roof Type Asphalt Rolled

Lot Frontage 45.0

Lot Depth 104.0

Total Parking Spaces 2

Building

Foundation Concrete Block

Others

Senior Community Yes

Security Features Alarm System

Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES HEAPS ESTRIN TEAM

Shannon Bowen

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+1(416) 476-4004

Shannon Bowen

31 Governors RD Toronto C11, ON M4W 2E9

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