A Rare Forest Hill Landmark - Rich in History, Character & Possibility Set on an exceptional 75 x 175 ft lot in prestigious Forest Hill, this distinctive pink stone residence, built in 1913, is a rare offering of architectural character, scale and privacy. Originally a private residence, it later served as Cantab College, a boys' school during the Depression, before being acquired by the current owners in 1985 and lovingly restored from the ground up.The home offers an elegant balance of period character and modern family living. A welcoming vestibule opens to a gracious central hall, leading to a library, formal dining room with fireplace and expansive living room with bay window and fireplace. The heart of the home is an integrated kitchen, eating and family living area with a dramatic two-way fireplace, opening directly to the large patio, landscaped gardens and private swimming pool.The upper levels provide generous bedroom accommodation, including a principal bedroom with fireplace and ensuite, additional ensuite bedrooms and a substantial third-floor bedroom/sitting room with three-piece ensuite and cedar closet.The lower level features approximately seven-foot ceilings and exceptional flexibility, with a gym, private movie theatre with fireplace, bathroom, rooms historically used for live-in help, wine cellar and extensive storage. The space can readily accommodate offices, hobbies, wellness or additional living areas.A detached two-car garage and pool cabana with washroom complete the property. Minutes from Upper Canada College and B.S.S., with Forest Hill's renowned schools, parks and amenities nearby.A truly special residence offering history, character, privacy, exceptional outdoor living and the rare potential of a 75 x 175 ft lot.
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Facts and features of 287 RUSSELL HILL Road
| Type | Detached |
|---|---|
| Style | 3-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 4 + 2 |
| Bathrooms | 7 |
| Size | 3500-5000 sq ft |
| Lot | 75 x 175 Feet |
| Parking | 7 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Radiant |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Basement | Finished with Walk-Out |
| Exterior | Stone |
| Taxes | $27,760 (2025) |
| Days on market | 72 |
| Listing brokerage | RIGHT AT HOME REALTY |
Rooms
11 rooms, with sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 29′ 1″ × 16′ 0″ 8.86 × 4.87 m | b/i appliances, combined w/br, w/o to deck |
| Family Room | Main | 26′ 0″ × 16′ 0″ 7.93 × 4.87 m | bay window, fireplace, hardwood floor |
| Recreation | Lower | 8′ 10″ × 6′ 9″ 2.68 × 2.07 m | 2 pc bath, walk-up |
| Powder Room | Main | 8′ 0″ × 3′ 7″ 2.43 × 1.09 m | 2 pc bath, hardwood floor |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 15′ 0″ × 9′ 0″ 4.57 × 2.74 m | 5 pc ensuite, walk-in closet(s), window |
| Living Room | Main | 22′ 6″ × 17′ 8″ 6.85 × 5.39 m | 2 way fireplace, w/o to deck, hardwood floor |
| Bedroom 4 | Third | 29′ 6″ × 20′ 6″ 8.99 × 6.24 m | 3 pc ensuite, combined w/sitting, window |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 17′ 0″ × 15′ 0″ 5.18 × 4.57 m | 3 pc ensuite, walk-in closet(s), window |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 16′ 0″ × 12′ 0″ 4.87 × 3.65 m | 3 pc ensuite, walk-in closet(s), window |
| Bedroom | Lower | 13′ 6″ × 11′ 8″ 4.11 × 3.56 m | 3 pc bath, walk-up |
| Dining Room | Main | 19′ 5″ × 12′ 6″ 5.91 × 3.81 m | pocket doors, fireplace, hardwood floor |
Around this home
What’s near 287 RUSSELL HILL Road
From 287 RUSSELL HILL Road, the nearest station is St Clair West station (Line 1 Yonge-University), about 600 m away; the nearest grocery store is Kitchen Table, about 350 m away; the nearest TDSB elementary school is Brown Junior Public School, about 600 m away; and the nearest park is Montclair Avenue Parkette, about 350 m away.
Transit
- St Clair West station Line 1 Yonge-University about 600 m
- St Clair station Line 1 Yonge-University about 1.2 km
- Dupont station Line 1 Yonge-University about 1.4 km
Groceries and pharmacies
- Kitchen Table Grocery about 350 m
- Rexall Pharmacy about 400 m
- Apotheca Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacy about 400 m
- Loblaws Grocery about 650 m
- Longo's Grocery about 650 m
Parks
- Montclair Avenue Parkette Park about 350 m
- Glenn Gould Park Park about 500 m
- Sir Winston Churchill Park Park about 500 m
Schools
- Brown Junior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-6 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 75% about 600 m
- Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School TDSB elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 94% · Gr 6 math 90% about 1.0 km
- Spectrum Alternative Senior School TDSB middle school · 7-8 about 1.7 km
- Holy Rosary Catholic School Catholic elementary · JK-8 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 6 reading 100% · Gr 6 math 55% about 500 m
- Forest Hill Collegiate Institute TDSB secondary · 9-12 EQAO 2024-25: Gr 9 math 60% · Gr 10 literacy 93% about 2.1 km
- Msgr Fraser Orientation Centre Catholic secondary · 9-12 about 2.3 km
Nearest schools, not necessarily the ones that serve this address. Check with the TDSB and TCDSB school locators.
Community
- William P. Wilder '40 Arena & Sports Complex Pool or arena about 700 m
- Wychwood Library Library about 950 m
- Hillcrest Community Centre Community centre about 1.1 km
Private schools
- Girls
- The Bishop Strachan School JK to Grade 12 about 350 m
- Branksome Hall JK to Grade 12 about 2.6 km
- St. Clement's School Grades 1 to 12 about 2.9 km
- Boys
- Upper Canada College JK to Grade 12 about 700 m
- St. Michael's College School Grades 7 to 12 about 800 m
- Royal St. George's College Grades 3 to 12 about 2.0 km
- Co-ed
- Arrowsmith School Ages 6 and up about 250 m
- The Mabin School JK to Grade 6 about 950 m
- De La Salle College "Oaklands" Grades 5 to 12 about 1000 m
- The York School JK to Grade 12 about 1.2 km
Within a 40-minute walk, from our list of private schools in central Toronto (checked October 2026). Fees and admissions on each school’s site. See all private schools
Restaurants
- Mashu Mashu Google reviews about 350 m
- Sushi Lovers Google reviews about 400 m
- Wilsetti Google reviews about 400 m
- Edo-Ko Google reviews about 400 m
- Banfi Google reviews about 400 m
Places: OpenStreetMap contributors, October 2026. Straight-line distances. Schools: EQAO 2024-25, Ontario Ministry of Education.
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