Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property
From the moment the front door is opened, guests face breathtaking spaces. The double-height foyer with an intricate railing up the stairs and along the second-floor gallery has what can only be called a crowning glory: a stunning domed leaded-glass skylight that would be a highlight in a luxury Belle Epoque estate.National Post
A dome that would rival The Plaza The New York hotel is famed for its magnificent domed atrium, and this property’s foyer comes very close indeed. This beautiful foyer acts as the centrepiece of the property, and is matched by the cut quartz stone exterior of the house, yet another example of the refinement, elegance and master craftsmanship throughout.
The Gentleman's Journal
Only the atrium at the Plaza in New York would rival the magnificent domed foyer of this palatial residence, on one of Canada’s most prestigious streets.
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
A luxury custom-built residence with a double-height entrance foyer crowned with a beautiful oversized atrium stained and leaded glass dome skylight inspired by the Plaza Hotel in New York. The glass dome was designed with different kinds of clear textured art glasses, accented with delicate elusive colours of crystal stained glass jewels and bevelled glass. For this luxury property we also designed a stained and leaded glass domed ceiling for a modern spa-like master bathroom ensuite
The stained and leaded glass dome The Bridle Path was featured multiple times by prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, National Post, The Gentlemen’s Journal
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Interior Design: Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors
- Construction management: KeyStone Group
- Design: classic, rosette, acanthus
In Press:
- 2015 The Wall Street Journal “Skylight Designs Lighten Up” by Nancy Matsumoto Read here free version >>
- 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
- The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“
More information about the house
- Inspiration: The Plaza Hotel (Blog post)
- Story of the stained glass dome The Bridle Path creation (Blog post)
- 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
- The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“
- Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors The Bridle Path Residence
- Pricey Pads “The Bridal Path” (house images)