4 Lakeshore Ave, Toronto, ON M5J 1X2

Experience the serenity of rural life on Toronto Island while exploring the dynamic city center without getting into a car. Our exclusive island home is quaintly tucked into a forest-lined street connected to pathways with easy access to all the activities the island has to offer. The property is within a three (3) minute walk to Ward's Beach, the most sought-after sandy beach in Toronto and a fifteen (15) minute walk (including a ferry ride) to downtown Toronto. Designed by renowned architect, David Lieberman, the contemporary and warm two-story island home includes all the amenities for hosting your family, including a full kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and screened veranda. A spacious terrace with gas barbeque allows for prolonged summer dining and undisturbed conversation while the adjoining private garden is a peaceful nook for meditation and reflection. The house features a master bedroom with a king-size bed and connecting 4-piece washroom, a second bedroom with queen-size bed and connecting 3-piece washroom, and a small bedroom with a single bed. The dining room table can accommodate up to 10 people, and the living room includes a Smart TV, sound system and fireplace. The kitchen is fully stocked and boasts custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances including gas stove. The Island Neighborhood: The Island community is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Kids and adults of all ages can find something to do on the island. For those that like to be active, there are swimming beaches, biking trails, tennis courts. Water lovers can enjoy canoeing, kayaking and paddle-boarding around the islands, or sailing and other boat activities in Lake Ontario. Nature fans will love the peaceful lagoons where wildlife flourishes including turtles, fish, swans, and many other rare birds (as there is a bird sanctuary close by). For young children, Centreville on Centre Island is a fun amusement park with roller-coasters, water rides and a petting zoo. From the house one can walk to the ferry in 7 minutes, to the beach in 3 minutes, to the island cafe in 4 minutes, to the Riviera restaurant and patio in 8 minutes, and to Center Island in 38 minutes. The ferry ride is 10 minutes to and from the city, and from the city ferry terminal one can walk to Union Station in 16 minutes, to the CN Tower in 21 minutes, to the Convention Center in 22 minutes, to the Rogers Center in 23 minutes, to the St. Lawrence market in 23 minutes, to Eaton's Center in 28 minutes, and to the Distillery in 30 minutes.