45 Bayview Ridge, Toronto, ON
Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, Toronto · MLS® C12694680
About this home
Arguably one of Torontos most iconic estates, this French-style chateau is an extraordinary expression of European grandeur on a 3.12-acre double lot in the prestigious enclave of Bayview Ridge. Designed by renowned architect Gordon Ridgely, the residence commands unobstructed western views over the Rosedale Golf Club. Beyond the stately stone gates and circular drive, manicured gardens by Ron Holbrook frame a breathtaking setting featuring a negative-edge infinity pool, a reflecting pond with a stepped waterfall, tennis court, kitchen gardens, flagstone terraces, and a stone cabana. The striking facade spans nearly 150 feet, clad in Indiana buff limestone and rubble stone with Vermont unfaded green slate shingles and lead-coated copper details. An ivy-clad turret anchors the asymmetrical design, lending the home its signature silhouette. Inside, over 15,000 square feet of living space showcases Brazilian cherry wood floors with African wenge inlay, acid-etched antique Crema Marfil marble, coffered ceilings, Indiana limestone fireplaces, and solid North American cherry doors. Six principal bedrooms and two additional suites are complemented by ten baths and warm, richly detailed interiors. The main floor features an impressive library and office with wood-burning fireplace, a grand dining room with artisan-painted walls and ceilings, a conservatory beside the spacious family room, and a sunlit morning room perfect for coffee. Three staircases, including a hidden passage, lead to the lower level with a Bordeaux-inspired wine cellar, cigar room, gym, nanny suite with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large recreation space. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a six-piece spa bathroom, dual dressing rooms, gas fireplace, and sweeping views. Each bedroom enjoys an ensuite bath and sitting area, blending luxury with practicality. This remarkable estate is a once-in-a-generation offering at once grand, intimate, and built to endure.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- C12694680
- Bedrooms
- 8 (6 + 2)
- Bathrooms
- 10 (2 half)
- Size
- 5,000 sq ft
- Lot
- 235.07 × 666.66 ft
- Cross streets
- Bayview And York Mills
- Parking
- 3 garage · 10 parking (attached)
- Driveway
- Circular Drive
- Basement
- Apartment, Finished
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Stone
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Pool
- Indoor
- Property tax
- $90,807 / 2025
- Days on market
- 184
- Listing brokerage
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Rooms
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · pot lights · fireplace
hardwood floor · 6 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · 3 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · pot lights · fireplace
hardwood floor · pot lights · fireplace
hardwood floor · 4 pc ensuite · wet bar
hardwood floor · 3 pc ensuite · double closet
hardwood floor · pot lights · fireplace
hardwood floor · 3 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
hardwood floor · pot lights · fireplace
hardwood floor · pot lights · w/o to terrace
Heads up: the asking price here sits well above what comparable listings suggest. That can point to premium finishes, a bigger lot, or simply an ambitious ask, so it is worth a close look before you offer. I would not put an automatic figure on this one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent sales and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.
Ask Moe if this price is fairOn schools, this address is zoned for York Mills Collegiate Institute, one of the higher-rated public schools in the area. A strong catchment tends to hold value and widen your resale pool, especially with family buyers.
On location, it is moderately walkable, so some daily errands are within reach and for the rest you will likely drive. Bayview Ave at Bayview Ridge Cres is about a 4-minute walk away.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed.
- Premium lot / gardens: lot size and privacy hold value and cannot be changed, verify frontage, depth, and any easements.
- Weigh carefully
- Value driver
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 5 closest active listings nearby.
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Neighbourhood & location
Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Many errands can be done on foot; a car still helps.
🚉 Nearest transit: Bayview Ave at Bayview Ridge Cres, about 358 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
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The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $18,000,000 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $96,055
- Property tax
- $7,567
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $103,622
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $548,975
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $1,253,975
- Estimated closing costs
- $1,802,950
Plus your down payment of $4,500,000. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $5,763,281
- Principal paid down
- $2,292,304
- Interest paid
- $3,470,977
- Balance remaining
- $15,707,696
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
Investor snapshot
Income potential: the basement has a separate entrance, which often supports a rentable in-law or second suite. That can lift real rent well above the figure above and help carry the mortgage. Ask us about permitted use in this area.
Thinking of this home as an investment? We will pull real comparable rents and run the full numbers with you.
Talk about the numbersEstimates only. Rent is modelled on above-grade size and local norms, so a finished basement or second suite (a separate entrance often means one) can push real rent well above this. Taxes, fees, and vacancy vary by property, and cap rate is before financing. A starting point, not a final number, let us run the real ones with you.
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For personal, non-commercial use only. Listing courtesy of SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA. MLS®/PropTx.