Architectural Highlights

Ironwork

The perimeter of the property is adorned with forged iron gating and accents, drawn and designed personally by the homeowner, Chris Amendola, to blend seamlessly into the 1920s Tudor era facade of the home. The ironwork serves as an homage to the era, and doubly acts as a security feature at the front of the property, standing over six feet tall.

Woodwork

Inside and out, the property is graced by custom wood elements, carved by Canada’s only Master Woodcarver, Siggi Buhler, a Swiss artisan whose carving has been presenting by the Prime Minister of Canada and Governor General to Queen Elizabeth on the olfaction of her Diamond Jubilee. The custom, hand-carved works of art can be found lining the wood fences of the property, throughout the custom-built shed and outdoor kitchen area, as well as inside the house on a grand mantlepiece, which was done in collaboration with New York based architect, William Green.

Exterior Stonework

Over a quarter of a million dollars have been invested in meticulously crafted stonework throughout the grounds. All stone was very carefully matched to the original stone cladding on the exterior of the home. From the exterior walls and piers, to the fountain basin, to the outdoor kitchen, or the pool perimeter walls - all of the stone looks as if it was original to the home back in 1929.

Flush-mount Devices

Throughout the interior of the home, flush mounted devices provide a sleek and unobtrusive appearance, aligning with the clean lines and minimalism that define modern design. The flush-mounted devices installed throughout include all Vantage touchscreens and switches, all electrical receptacles, the in-floor heating thermostats, and all of the smoke/carbon detectors - all of which are typically unsightly devices sitting on top of the drywall.

Trim-less Recessed Lighting

All of the recessed lighting throughout is trim-less, meaning there are no unsightly removable metal trims. Each light fixture was mudded into the ceiling as if it is part of the drywall. The lights blend seamlessly into the drywall ceiling and provide a modern and sleek appearance.


Drywall Reveal (i.e. no baseboard)

Often referred to as a “reveal" or "floating baseboard", the drywall floats slightly above the floor, creating a negative junction between between the floor and the wall, giving the impression that the wall is floating. The union with the herringbone hardwood used throughout creates a very contemporary look.