Do you have an extra 28 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Then the award-winning “Integral House”, which includes its own private concert area, could be yours.
Located in the coveted Rosedale neighbourhood (194 Roxborough Dr.) Integral House is one of Toronto’s most prized homes. It was built by mathematician Dr. James Stewart, who made his mark as the author of the de facto first-year university calculus textbook which continues to sell millions of copies worldwide. Stewart was also a violinist, and former member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, and life-long lover of the arts and LGBT causes.
The house became a popular private music venue (especially during Pride week) and holds up to 150 people.
The focal point of the 18,000 square foot house is a main living area and concert space, which features limestone floors, a long stairwell with hand-blown blue glass, an outdoor pool area, and an astonishing view overlooking the ravine below.
The house, which has been called one of the “most important private houses in North America” by Glenn D. Lowry, director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, was designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and completed in 2009. It was also the winner of the 2009 Architectural Woodwork Award.
Leaving a legacy of architecture, classical music and mathematics behind him, Stewart died of cancer on December 3rd 2014. It is reported that his estate executors will use most of the funds from the sale of the property to donate to Stewart’s favourite arts and scientific organizations.
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