7B Maughan Cres. Toronto

This design magazine-featured Toronto house looks like it belongs in California

Look, Toronto might not have the Malibu coastline, the Santorini cliffs, or the expansive Bondi Beach, but it does have a lake, the bluffs, and Woodbine Beach. 

So, what we're saying is we can totally pretend to be a seaside town with beach houses!

And no local home does the beach house look better than 7B Maughan Cres., which has been featured in design magazine Designlines for its beachy aesthetic.

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The family room. 

Designed by Parviz Bozorgmanesh and his son James Manesh from the design studio Protopia, this three-bedroom, five-bathroom home draws inspiration from all the great beach towns.

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White oak floors keep the house feeling light and bright. 

As Manesh told Designlines, they wanted "to invoke the feeling of being on the coast and one with nature - open, light, airy and tranquil."

"We looked at coastal locations like Bondi and Bronte, Australia, and also California for inspiration. I had recently visited Santorini Greece, and immediately fell in love with the white structures there."

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A built-in desk. 

As you walk through the large 14-foot mahogany door, you're greeted by an open layout with tons of natural light thanks to the massive windows, and tons of natural wood accents. 

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The living room with tons of natural light. 

On the main floor, you have the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. 

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The powder room with a Dolomite-tiled backsplash and a Dolomite counter.

The house is very modern, with lots of sleek, clean lines, especially in the kitchen. 

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The kitchen. 

The kitchen features simple white cabinets, integrated LED lighting, and quartz counters. It also has some fancy Miele appliances. 

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The rec room overlooks the backyard. 

The home has a very minimal palette with modest materials that really evoke that sense of calm. 

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Massive windows bring in lots of light. 

The spaces feature a harmonious blend of calming whites, warm white oak, and sleek matte black hardware for accentuation.

7B Maughan Cres. TorontoUpstairs, you'll find the bedrooms. 

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The primary bedroom. 

The primary suite is indulgent, with a panelled wall for texture and a large ensuite.

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The ensuite bathroom. 

The ensuite comes with heated herringbone floors, a floating quartz double vanity and a walk-in shower with a rainfall head. 

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An office. 

The lower level of the house serves as a rec room and comes with 11-foot ceilings and a walkout to the backyard.

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An 84-bottle wine display.

7B Maughan Cres. also comes equipped with smart home features, including a Nest doorbell, thermostat and tablet, and an August smart lock. 

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The backyard. 

The home is listed for $2,780,000.

Photos by

Jeremie Warshafsky


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