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This $8M 'storybook' home is steps from Rosedale Golf Club and feels like a private country estate in the city

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Devoe, M. M. (2026, October 4). This $8M 'storybook' home is steps from Rosedale Golf Club and feels like a private country estate in the city. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/this-8m-storybook-home-is-steps-from-rosedale-golf-club-and-feels-like-a-private-country-estate-in-the-city/article_86310a36-6b44-493c-adf4-282b9182356a.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-04 · by Megan Mills Devoe

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This $7.9 million home in Teddington Park offers a luxurious retreat with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread across 7,370 square feet. Located on more than half an acre of land, the property features extensive gardens, a private ravine view, and modern amenities alongside vintage charm from its 1936 construction. The house includes a large in-ground pool, hot tub, and numerous balconies overlooking unique outdoor spaces. It is situated near Rosedale Golf Club and within walking distance to various amenities like restaurants and grocery stores while maintaining a quiet street presence. Listing agent Armin Yousefi describes it as ideal for families seeking privacy and long-term residence in an upscale neighborhood known for its community spirit.
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12 Forest Glen Cres, a $7.9-million property in Teddington Park, offers the luxury of a private country estate just steps from Rosedale Golf Club. The two-story, 7,370 sq. ft. home was built in 1936 and features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, eight parking spaces, a finished basement, and an in-ground pool with hot tub overlooking the ravines. Listing agent Armin Yousefi describes it as feeling like an escape from the city due to its sprawling gardens and private ravine views. The property includes vintage charm with intricate staircase and crown moulding alongside modern amenities such as a state-of-the-art kitchen and bathrooms, most recently renovated seven years ago.

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Megan Mills Devoe
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French Rosedale Golf Club Teddington Park

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Yousefi PERSON · 6× Armin Yousefi PERSON · 1× French NORP · 1× Rosedale Golf Club ORG · 1× Teddington Park GPE · 1×

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The two-story home is equipped with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, eight parking spaces, a finished basement and a large in-ground pool and hot tub overlooking the ravines.
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🔮 He added that the property could be used either as a primary residence or vacation home.

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With its sprawling gardens and private ravine views, this French Provincial-inspired home offers the feel of a luxury cottage, less than 500 meters from Yonge Street. asserted
home → sprawl → Street
“When you’re within the property itself, you feel as though you’ve escaped a city,” said listing agent Armin Yousefi. asserted
Yousefi → ’re → city
12 Forest Glen Cres. is a $7.9-million property set far back on more than half an acre of manicured land. asserted
. → set → land
The two-story home is equipped with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, eight parking spaces, a finished basement and a large in-ground pool and hot tub overlooking the ravines. asserted
home → equip → ravines
Vintage charm, modern living Built in 1936, the property holds the charm of a bygone era alongside state of the art amenities. asserted
property → build → amenities
Classical features, such as the intricate staircase and crown moulding, compliment the modern kitchen and bathrooms. asserted
features → compliment → kitchen
The home has been renovated several times over the last 90 years, most recently seven years ago, said Yousefi. asserted
Yousefi → renovate → years
Many large windows, glass doors and kitchen skylights allow residents to enjoy ample natural light. asserted
residents → allow → light
Generous balconies overlook the unique gardens and backyard gazebo. asserted
balconies → overlook → gardens
The home is positioned near the back of a large, L-shaped lot, which gives the space a sense of calm and privacy that is difficult to find in a big city. asserted
that → position → city
“The house is really wonderful for a family that wants a little bit more privacy,” said Yousefi. asserted
Yousefi → want → privacy
He added that the property could be used either as a primary residence or vacation home. uncertain
property → add → residence
According to Yousefi, the street itself is very quiet while also providing considerable access to everyday amenities and luxury locations. uncertain
street → accord → amenities
Located less than 300 meters away from Rosedale Golf Club, this home is a dream for golf enthusiasts. asserted
home → locate → enthusiasts
The property is the perfect place for a family with multiple children looking to settle down in an upscale neighbourhood. asserted
property → look → neighbourhood
“It’s a house that’s designed for a family to grow into,” said Yousefi. asserted
Yousefi → ’ → ?
“It’s one of those houses were whoever buys it will probably live there for another 10 to 20 years.” asserted
buys → ’ → years
The current owners are parting ways with 12 Forest Glen Cres. after living in the home for 30 years and raising two children there. asserted
owners → part → children
Yousefi said that the neighbourhood is known for friendly neighbours and occasional block parties. asserted
neighbourhood → say → neighbours
“All the neighbours know one another and they’re very supportive of one another,” said Yousefi. asserted
Yousefi → know → one
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