{"id":57225,"date":"2022-09-22T16:48:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T08:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=57225"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:08:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:08:32","slug":"5-unique-houses-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/5-unique-houses-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore 5 Unique Houses in Toronto with the Canadian Flare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every country has different ways of showing off its culture – from clothing and food, music and art, some even channelling their expression towards landscapes and architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can be applied to Toronto, one of Canada’s largest cities, with some of the most diverse cultures in the country. Here are some state-of-the-art properties that are distinct from your day-to-day homes, from different shapes and colours to themes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Integral House<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
The Iconic Cube House<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
The House on Hallam Street<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
Stack House<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
La Belle Maison Mansion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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1. The Integral House<\/b><\/h3>\n
Nestled in Toronto’s reputable Rosedale neighbourhood is the Integral House – it was deemed one of the more spectacular private residences in the city; this house is a space for architecture, music and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n
This two-storey building comprises sturdy oak-clad walls that dissolve into oak-clad fins as a form of wooden foundation. Walking through the house, one can find a performance space that caters to 150 people, which visually intertwines with the ravine landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n
The mastermind behind this avant-garde sanctuary is Dr. Stewart, a calculus textbook author, who commissioned Shim-Sutcliffe Architects<\/span><\/a> to design the 17,000-square-foot house.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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2. The Iconic Cube House<\/b><\/h3>\n
Architect lovers are going to love this piece! The Cube House stands tall at 1 Sumach Street, with three giant teal colour boxes perched right on top of a white base.<\/span><\/p>\n
Though there was talk of taking it down due to confusing drivers and making way for future condo development in 2018, the Piet Blom-inspired home was purchased by land developers Jeff Craig and Taso Boussoulas.<\/span><\/p>\n
The space, though slightly aged, is graced by natural lighting and fresh greenery. Even though it sits amid roads and traffic, this house is considered a local landmark to many and a comfortably unique home to two.<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. The House on Hallam Street<\/b><\/h3>\n
Can’t seem to find a particular house number? Fret not; you’ll indeed find house number 2 on Hallam Street!<\/span><\/p>\n
The house owners took things to a whole other level – the home features a large number painted right across the front (it’s bigger than the front door itself!).<\/span><\/p>\n
Aside from the hard-to-miss number, which covers almost the entire front facade, it boasts a striking red door, bright yellow and green windows, and striped carport pillars.<\/span><\/p>\n
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4. Stack House<\/b><\/h3>\n
Stack House is a whimsical manifestation of horizontal volumes extended from and stacked on top of one another.<\/span><\/p>\n
The stack is made up of three ‘blocks.’ The lowest block has a stucco finish, catering to public programmes, while the middle block is finished in charred wood, acting as a mezzanine floor. The highest floor consists of metal panellings, working as the main bedroom and solely for private programmes.<\/span><\/p>\n
While using the three elements of stucco, wood and metal to symbolise the three blocks, the spacious space is painted a minimalistic gray, suggesting an ambiguous contrast between monumentality and intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n
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5. La Belle Maison Mansion<\/b><\/h3>\n
Have you ever heard of the multiple Emmy award-winning Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek? Well, the show goes beyond the story of the Rose family; as featured on the show, the La Belle Maison Mansion is a real-life space that sits in Toronto!<\/span><\/p>\n
The 17th-century European-inspired mansion was built in 2012 and was primarily used in the show to accentuate the Rose family’s luxurious lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n
The mansion has its charm – within the 24,000 square foot home lies 14 bedrooms and 16 baths, while it overlooks a classy garden, antique sculptures, fountains and even a swimming pool!<\/span><\/p>\n
What’s more? This mansion is allegedly on the property market for a whopping $21,888,000!<\/span><\/p>\n
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Are you looking for your own unique home in Toronto, Canada? Seek out IQI Canada, and they will be in touch to guide you in your journey. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t