18 Wendell Avenue, Toronto

Status: Sold
List Price: $2,899,900
Neighbourhood: Humberlea-Pelmo Park
SQFT: 5,700 sqft (3,950 sqft above grade, 1,750 sqft in basement)
Lot Size: 60 x 153 foot pool sized sunny lot
Construction: Builder’s own custom home built with Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundation for extreme energy efficiency and comfort, complete hydronic heating system, smart home automation

Bedrooms: 4 light filled bedrooms, all with walk in closets and ensuite bathroom access
Bathrooms: 4.5 bathrooms with heated floors
Basement: Fully finished walk out with 9’ ceilings, heated floors, custom gym
Parking: 3 car drive-through garage with heated floors and 11’ ceilings, plus 3 spots in the driveway
Bonus: 10’ ceilings on main floor, huge walk in closet, main floor office, large pantry, 6 minutes to Weston GO/UPExpress

Features and Finishes for 18 Wendell Ave

Construction

  • 3950 square feet; total living space: 5700 square feet

  • Insulated concrete form (ICF) foundation – 6” concrete core exterior walls between 2 5/8” of continuous foam insulation resulting in zero thermal breaks for maximum energy efficiency

  • R10 insulated basement slab sealed against foundation walls for complete air and vapour barrier (improved efficiency)

  • R24 spray foam insulation in walls and R60 blown-in cellulose insulation in attic


Exterior Features and Finishes

  • Natural Indiana limestone façade; 4” brick with soldier coursing above windows and doors around home

  • 30 year premium shingles

  • Covered portico with precast concrete and cedar ceiling

  • Double layer asphalt driveway paving for a total of 4”+ thickness to withstand heavy load without sagging (parking lot grade)

  • All downspouts drain to French drains in front and rear yard to prevent water pooling around home

Windows and Doors

  • 42”x96” premium Master Grain fiberglass front door with multipoint locking system and privacy sidelights

  • Premium aluminum clad Loewen® windows with Douglas fir painted interior ‘Oversized floor to ceiling windows in family room and primary bedroom'

  • 10’ wide sliding door in kitchen

  • 9’ wide basement walkout door system and oversized basement windows for maximum natural light

  • 6’ French door with Juliette balcony in primary bedroom

  • Waterproofed sills around all window and door openings

Backyard

  • 24’ x 16’ cedar finished covered patio with pot lights, in ceiling speakers and ceiling fans

  • Stamped concrete patio, walkway and area behind rear garage door

  • Natural gas line ready for barbeque hookup on patio

  • Walk-up basement lined with custom concrete-formed planter boxes

  • Custom aluminum and glass railings on exterior of home

  • Fenced backyard with 6” fence posts

  • 12’ x 16’ custom shed with tilt-turn windows, Hardie-board and batten siding, 42” heavy duty door, pot lights in soffits (integrated with smart home), and conduit directly to mechanical room

Garage

  • Three-car garage with 11’ ceiling and tandem drive-through access to backyard

  • Radiant heated R10 insulated concrete floor for optimal temperature control and comfort

  • R24 spray foamed walls and R31 spray foamed ceiling completely finished

  • Professionally finished epoxy flooring with polyaspartic flake coating for maximum durability  

  • Concrete slab is rebar reinforced for maximum strength to withhold heavy weight without cracking or shifting

  • Pot lights and in-ceiling speakers synced with rest of smart home

  • Heavy-duty steel racks for added storage/organization

  • 20 amp dedicated circuits throughout garage

  • 9’ x 8’ premium R16 Insulated high lift Garaga® garage doors with automatic locking deadbolt and side-mount gear driven motor. Remote operation and battery backup

  • 40 amp EV charger ready


Interior Features and Finishes

  • Gas fireplaces in family room and primary bedroom

  • Custom family room and office built-ins

  • Walk in closets in all bedrooms

  • 50’ Hide-a-Hose retractable central vacuum system on main and 2nd floor; central vacuum also in basement and garage

Doors, Trim and Ceilings

  • Custom designed, solid wood core, 8’ interior doors with premium mortise handle sets and ball bearing hinges

  • Privacy glass office door and kitchen to dining swing door 

  • 4” door and window casing with back band and 10” baseboards all made of poplar wood

  • Main floor trimless windows for clean transitional look

  • All doors, windows and trim professionally sprayed for smooth premium look

  • 10’ ceilings in main floor; 9’ ceilings in 2nd floor and basement

  • Waffle ceiling in family room with integrated pot lights and speakers

  • Cove ceilings in main stairway with integrated lighting

  • 9” crown molding throughout home

Flooring and Stairs

  • Canadian solid oak hardwood throughout home installed on a 45 deg. angle

  • Solid oak stained stairs with oversized treads and custom metal continuous railing

  • Flush mount matching floor vents

  • Italian porcelain tile floors

  • In floor radiant bathrooms, laundry, foyer and basement with programmable thermostats

Electrical and Home Automation

  • 200 amp service with dedicated light, receptacle and appliance circuits organized by room

  • Over 180 LED pot lights and designer fixtures throughout

  • Door jamb integrated switches in foyer closet for hands-free lighting control 

  • Upgraded 20 amp circuits in bathrooms, garage and exterior

  • Bedside lighting control and USB charging outlets

  • Exterior soffit pot lights around home and electrical outlet for Christmas lights

  • Complete Control4 smart home automation system including:

    • Touchpad for smart home management

    • Keypads with custom scenes/controls and premium cover plates – reduced wall switch clutter

    • 20 in ceiling speakers, additional 4 roughed in in basement

    • Control4 doorbell

    • Alarm system with coloured night vision security cameras around home

    • Custom Lutron automated window shades

    • Remote operation of all smart home features through smartphone app

    • Complete AV cabinet in mechanical room for centralized wire and device management

  • Wi-Fi access points throughout home for maximized signal

  • Google Nest thermostats connected to Control4 system, with remote control from smartphone apps

  • Cat-6 ready in all bedrooms, office, and TV areas

Mechanical and HVAC

  • Complete hydronic heating system installed powered by an NTI 200k BTU high-efficiency boiler to supply air handlers, radiant flooring and indirect water tank (with priority heating)

  • Showroom finish custom designed and fabricated copper looping system with ample shutoff and drain control for easy servicing

  • Dual-zone dedicated heating and cooling on main and second floor for optimal comfort and efficiency

  • Multi-zone in floor heating and centralized forced air with humidifiers and interlocking HRV (heat recovery ventilator)

Plumbing

  • Newer sewer and 1” water line to City connection with back water safety valve

  • Owned 65 gallon indirect water heater for highly efficient heating and storage capabilities

  • Hot water re-circulation loops for reduced water wait times; integrated with smart home automation

  • Three quarter-turn frost free hose bibs

  • Two sump pumps for maximum removal of water around home and redundant backup

Kitchen

  • Sun-filled chef’s eat-in kitchen with oversized 4’x9’ island and wet servery with swing door access to dining room

  • Custom cabinetry featuring:

    • Premium walnut interiors

    • Slow close doors and dovetail drawers with polished nickel hardware

    • Pan dividers, 4-bin garbage pullout, heavy duty blind-corner cabinet pullout, double height drawer for large pots or appliances

  • Quartz countertop with matching backsplash

  • 3” thick island countertop with finished overhang and book matched edges

  • Stainless steel Brizo touch faucets and pot filler

  • Blanco Silgranit sinks

  • Walk-in pantry with sensor lighting

  • Professional built-in appliances:

    • 36” 6-burner gas range top

    • Double wall oven

    • 48” paneled fridge

    • 24” paneled dual zone beverage fridge

    • Paneled dishwasher

    • Dual motor 900 CFM professional range hood fan

    • Large microwave

Primary Bedroom

  • Over 400 sqft with floor to ceiling windows and 10’ coffered ceiling

  • Custom tiled gas fireplace with sitting area (TV-ready behind tile)

  • In-ceiling speakers and pot lights throughout

  • Grass-cloth wallpaper on feature wall

  • Lutron motorized black-out shades

  • Oversized 15’ x 12’ walk-in closet with custom cabinetry including island, vented hampers, shoe racks, glass shelving and integrated LED lighting

Bathrooms

  • Custom built-in vanities with slow close dovetail drawers and quartz countertops

  • Radiant heated porcelain tiles

  • Premium Toto skirted dual flush toilets

    • Riobel plumbing fixtures including pressure-static and thermostatic diverters

  • Custom glass and tiled shower enclosures

  • In-shower dimmer lighting

  • Quiet Panasonic exhaust fans

Primary Ensuite Extras

  • 11’ double custom vanity with 12 drawers, make-up counter, and widespread faucets

  • Freestanding soaker tub with freestanding tub filler and chandelier

  • Designer polished nickel Brizo plumbing fixtures with rain head shower

  • Privacy water closet with separate exhaust fan and window

  • In-ceiling speaker

  • Floating shower bench and 4-tier shower niche

  • Designer wall sconces and integrated electrical plugs in backsplash

Laundry and Mudroom

  • Custom cabinetry featuring concealed laundry chute from 2nd floor

  • Built-in washer and gas dryer with quartz countertop  

  • Blanco Silgranit utility sink and Delta faucet

  • In-floor heated 24”x24” porcelain tile floor with zone thermostat

Basement

  • 1750 sqft finished basement with 9’ ceilings and oversized windows

  • Under slab R10 insulation and hydronic floor heating with 24”x24” porcelain tiles

  • Pot lights throughout and in-ceiling speaker rough-in including home theatre surround

  • 3 piece bathroom with curbless shower

  • Custom gym with professionally installed rubber flooring, mirrored wall, floor to ceiling glass enclosure and slow close door, and in-ceiling speakers

  • Rough in for kitchenette

  • Large finished cantina/cold cellar

  • Walk-out basement to backyard

Neighbourhood Features

  • 6 minutes to Weston GO and UPExpress gets you downtown with only 15 min ride time.

  • Easy access to Hwy 401, 400 and 427

  • Family friendly neighbourhood with access to Wallace C. Swanek Park, Pelmo Park and Pelmo Park Community Centre.

  • Walking distance or a short bike ride to enjoy exploring the Humber River.

  • Favourite local restaurants and coffee shops: Rosemount Cafe, tacos at Comal y Canela, Zeal Burger, P+M restaurant for casual Greek food and great catering for celebrations, Brioni Market for fresh bread and sandwiches 

Inclusions

48" paneled fridge, 36" 6 burner gas range, double wall oven, paneled built in dishwasher, dual motor range hood fan, built in microwave, 24" paneled dual zone beverage fridge. Pantry metal shelving. Whirlpool washer and dryer, laundry sink. Hydronic heating system with high efficiency boiler, central air conditioner, tankless hot water heater, two sump pumps. All built-in cabinetry and closet organizers. All existing window coverings, all existing light fixtures, two gas fireplaces, automatic garage door opener and remote(s), garage metal shelving and tire hangers, alarm system and equipment, Hide-A-Hose retractable central vacuum and equipment, all bathroom mirrors. Garden shed, gas line for BBQ. Control4 smart home automation system equipment (touchpad, keypads, in-ceiling speakers, doorbell, cameras, Nest thermostat, automated window shades, alarm system).

Exclusions

TVs and TV mounts in the office, gym, and family room. All gym equipment. Basement freezer, all items in cantina and shed. Garage tool bench and storage cabinet set, potted plants, firepit.

 

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