What a $13 million design magazine-featured Toronto home looks like

Tucked away on one of Forest Hill’s prettiest, tree-lined streets, 10 Shorncliffe Ave. isn’t just another Toronto luxury home — it’s an architectural flex.

Designed and lived in by the current owners (who clearly have great taste), this custom-built residence manages to feel both impressively grand and deeply livable.

The home boasts 8,345 square feet of whimsical, Architectural Design-worthy interiors, exuding class without taking itself too seriously —a rare combo for a luxury home in this ultra-affluent neighbourhood.

Built-in wood cabinetry and a wood-burning fireplace make the family room feel cozy. 

The design language here is all about balance. Every inch feels considered, from the soft oak tones and honed limestone to the quiet glow of bronze fixtures.

The living room. 

Sunlight filters in through huge windows that perfectly frame views of the curated gardens by acclaimed interior design firm Janet Rosenberg, making the inside and outside feel like one continuous work of art.

The kitchen. 

The main floor flows effortlessly for both entertaining and family living.

The circular dining room. 

The kitchen opens up to the dining and family areas, and there’s even a circular dining room that feels straight out of a design magazine (because it literally has been).

The family room with a games area. 

It’s a house that’s ready for everything: big family gatherings, creative projects, or high-powered Zoom calls.

The library. 

With two offices on the main floor and a 14-foot-high library, it’s basically a dream setup for anyone who works from home and wants to do it in style.

The primary bedroom. 

Upstairs, the primary suite is a statement all on its own.

The vaulted atrium sitting area in the primary suite. 

It features a vaulted atrium sitting area, dual ensuites, and separate dressing zones — plus handwoven silk broadloom.

A bedroom. 

There are three additional bedrooms upstairs, each with its own unique features. 

The media room in the basement. 

And of course, the lower level is just as impressive, complete with a media/playroom, a wine cellar, a yoga or fitness studio, and enough space for guests (or teenagers who want their own mini-apartment).

The study. 

Even the finer details read like a design lover’s dream: Scalamandré silk walls, custom Nanz hardware, and hand-waxed mahogany doors measuring over two inches thick.

The living room with silk wallpaper. 

Every material has been chosen with a kind of reverence that’s rare even in Toronto’s luxury home scene.

The backyard. 

Listed at $12,900,000, 10 Shorncliffe Ave. is a masterclass in modern design — not loud or flashy, but the kind of home that quietly radiates taste, craftsmanship, and calm.