If you think “energy efficient” means sacrificing style, this Toronto house is here to prove you wildly wrong.
Listed for $3,495,000, 168 Bedford Park Ave. is a net-zero-ready home that blends thoughtful architecture with the kind of design details that feel straight out of a glossy interiors magazine — all while quietly keeping its environmental footprint in check.
From the street, the house fits seamlessly into the Yonge and Lawrence neighbourhood with understated charm. But step inside and it quickly becomes clear this isn’t your typical builder-grade Toronto rebuild.
The foyer with custom millwork.
“It’s truly unlike anything else in the area,” realtor Michael Fiorucci told blogTO.
The kitchen and family room.
Soft arches, warm millwork, and wide-plank white oak floors guide you through a series of light-filled spaces that feel calm, cohesive, and incredibly intentional.
The open-concept main floor.
The interior is layered with high-end finishes — many sourced from Italy, according to Fiorucci — adding a subtle European edge to the overall design.
The built-in cabinet in the dining area.
The main floor unfolds in an open-concept layout, with a built-in cabinet anchoring the dining area.
The kitchen.
At the centre of it all sits the kitchen, complete with a large island, integrated appliances, and enough workspace to handle everything from weekday breakfasts to full-on dinner parties.
The family room.
Living and family spaces flow naturally together, culminating in a cozy, fireplace-centred family room that opens directly onto the backyard.
The primary bedroom.
Upstairs, the primary suite is complete with integrated storage and access to a private terrace.
The primary ensuite.
Fiorucci told blogTO the ensuite was inspired by the Four Seasons — and the spa-like minimalism definitely checks out.
The second bedroom.
Another bedroom on the second floor features custom cabinetry, a built-in desk nook, and oversized tilt-and-turn windows.
A bedroom on the third floor with an outdoor terrace.
The top floor adds two more bedrooms, skylights, and yet another outdoor terrace, keeping the whole level feeling bright and airy.
The sauna and steam shower.
Downstairs, the lower level reads as true living space rather than an afterthought, with a rec room, gym area, and a cedar sauna and steam shower that make Toronto winters feel a little less brutal.
The kitchen in the laneway suite.
But one of the biggest flexes here sits quietly behind the main house: a fully self-contained laneway suite.
A bathroom.
Complete with its own bedroom and bathroom, it works equally well for guests, extended family, or as a potential rental to help offset that multimillion-dollar price tag.
The basement recreation room.
And while the design might grab your attention first, the net-zero-ready build is the real long-term power move.
Another bathroom.
Energy-efficient construction and smart planning mean this place isn’t just about pretty finishes — it’s ready for a future where hydro bills hit harder than a winter cold snap.
The view to the front of the house from the family room.
So while $3.5 million is definitely on the pricier side for the neighbourhood, the long-term savings on utilities might just help justify the splurge.