Home of the Week: 2-159 Windermere Road

2-159 Windermere Road: $2,350,000 for an executive home in one of the city’s most exclusive enclaves, with space for the entire family to live in high-end comfort

Address: 2-159 Windermere Road
Neighbourhood: Pill Hill
Agent: A Team London
Price: $2,350,000

The Place

A seven-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom executive estate tucked away on a private enclave on Windermere Road.

The Details

Bring the whole family together under one roof with this five-plus-two-bed, 5.5-bath executive home on a private lane off Windermere Road, boasting an abundance of space spread across four stylish floors.

One of the main features of this property to highlight upfront is the potential for multi-generational living, with both a two-bed, one-bath granny suite in the lower level and a one-bed, one-bath loft overtop of the garage, both with seperate entrances. With around 7,000 square feet of living space, this home is ideal for families that may be moving older parents in, or for adult children who may prefer some independence while enjoying the benefits of still living at home. Both spaces, of course, would also be perfectly suited for hosting overnight guests as well.

Now that you’ve got the whole clan together, it better be stylish and well put-together ― and this place delivers on those counts, too. Providing a mix of open-concept design while still maintaining distinct living spaces, the home features both hardwood and stone flooring on the main level. The large kitchen centres around a sprawling central island (seating for four) and features high-end JennAir appliances, including a gas range and additional built-in oven, custom ceiling-height cabinetry and stylish tile backsplash. Adjacent to the kitchen is an eat-in dining area, which complements the home’s more formal dining space.

Between the two dining areas, the main gathering space is likely the living room, with soaring two-storey ceilings, double-height windows and a large custom gas fireplace that serves as the focal point of the room. As you ascend to the second floor, there’s an interior balcony that looks out over the living area, with a statement wood-and-glass railing that echoes the stairway finishing throughout the home. Rounding out the main floor is the home office at the front of the home, which could be easily repurposed into a reading space or hobby area.

The home features two primary suites with ensuite bathrooms ― one on the first floor and one on the second. The second level primary has an enormous walk-in closet, plus an ensuite with a walk-in shower, standalone tub and double vanity. There are two additional bedrooms on this floor, plus the loft over the garage, which features a small kitchenette, a living room and its own bedroom.

One more floor up and you’ll find an exciting feature of this house in the entertainment loft. It has a living room area with large windows bringing in lots of light, a built-in Sonos sound system, plus a games room with plenty of space to play. This floor also has a small balcony area, giving you a bit more space to enjoy in the warmer months.

And while conveniently located in Pill Hill, one of the city’s most distinguished residential pockets and within minutes of Western University, University Hospital, and the Masonville shopping district, this home is exceedingly private ― situated on a private enclave lane with only four homes, and the property itself is adjacent to two acres of protected forest and green space, with wildlife like deer, ducks and eagles frequently dropping by. Spending time outside will be easy, too, with a large deck and natural gas barbecue connections, plus a hot tub to soak it all in. There are mature trees in the backyard, stone garden beds and loads of manicured lawn for kids and pets to run around in. And if you’ve got a family of drivers, this house can handle that too ― it has a four-car tandem garage, plus ample parking for six.

The Tour

Big Selling Point

An abundance of living space, without sacrifice of exclusivity, style and craftsmanship.

By the Numbers

• 7 bedrooms
• 5.5 bathrooms
• 4 storeys
• 7,000 square feet
• 1 hot tub
• 3 kitchens
• 1 game room
• 4-car tandem garage
• ​​$19,837 annual property tax
• $155 monthly maintenance fee