11 Ormsby Crescent
Forest Hill South, Toronto, M5P 2V2
$7,998,000
- 6+1 bedrooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 6 parking
- 3500-5000 sq ft
Listed 20 days ago · MLS® C13838352
About this home
Welcome to 11 Ormsby Crescent, a landmark estate in the heart of Forest Hill proper - one of Toronto's most exclusive and distinguished enclaves. Set on a spectacular, estate-sized property, this extraordinary residence offers over 7,000 sq. ft. of impeccably designed living space, where timeless architecture meets uncompromising modern luxury. Situated on a desirable family, friendly crescent and masterfully renovated to the highest standards, this 6+1 bedroom home exudes sophistication at every turn. Grand principal rooms, refined detailing, and curated designer finishes create an atmosphere of understated elegance, while seamlessly integrating contemporary comfort and functionality. Every element has been thoughtfully considered, resulting in a residence that is both impressive in scale and intimate in feel. The grounds are nothing short of breathtaking-an ultra-private, resort-inspired sanctuary that ranks among the most exceptional in the city. Backing directly onto the iconic Toronto Belt Line Trail and enveloped by a lush ravine setting, this cinematic outdoor oasis has been featured in film and enjoyed by high-profile celebrities. The rear pies out to over 100 feet and is designed for elevated entertaining and serene everyday living, it showcases multiple bespoke lounge areas, statement fire features, serene English Gardens and waterfalls, a saltwater pool, hot tub, and a full-scale sports court-all framed by exquisite landscaping and total privacy. Perfectly positioned just moments from the refined boutiques and cafes of Forest Hill Village, and within close proximity to Toronto's most prestigious public and private schools, this address offers a lifestyle defined by prestige, convenience, and discretion. A rare offering of this calibre-11 Ormsby Crescent is a true statement of luxury, legacy, and distinction.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Size
- 3500-5000 sq ft
- Lot
- 50.92 × 223.77 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $38,775 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Forest Hill South
- Municipality
- Toronto C03
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,882 (10% above detached houses in Forest Hill South, $1,714)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 6 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 2-piece, 3 × 3-piece, 1 × 4-piece, 1 × 6-piece
- Rooms
- 11 above ground + 3 below
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Sewer
Building and exterior
- Style
- 3-Storey
- Exterior
- Stone, Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Cedar
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Faces
- West
- Pool
- Inground
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1.5
- Total parking
- 5.5
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 50.92 × 223.77 ft (pie)
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Spadina and Eglinton
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | Ground | 6.88 × 5.72 m (22'7" × 18'9") | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, Leaded Glass |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 4.11 × 3.58 m (13'6" × 11'9") | Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 5.84 × 3.86 m (19'2" × 12'8") | Hardwood Floor, Double Closet, 3 Pc Ensuite |
| Dining Room | Ground | 6.65 × 4.11 m (21'10" × 13'6") | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, W/O To Terrace |
| Den | Third | 5.56 × 3.2 m (18'3" × 10'6") | Hardwood Floor, W/O To Balcony, Skylight |
| Dining Room | Ground | 7.52 × 3.66 m (24'8" × 12') | Hardwood Floor, Fireplace, W/O To Terrace |
| Kitchen | Ground | 6.12 × 5.89 m (20'1" × 19'4") | Porcelain Floor, Centre Island, Breakfast Bar |
| Media Room | Basement | 6.58 × 4.88 m (21'7" × 16') | Vinyl Floor, Gas Fireplace, W/O To Terrace |
| Bedroom 4 | Third | 4.32 × 4.29 m (14'2" × 14'1") | Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Overlooks Garden |
| Breakfast | Main | 3.66 × 3.3 m (12' × 10'10") | Porcelain Floor, Bow Window, W/O To Terrace |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 6.88 × 5.11 m (22'7" × 16'9") | Hardwood Floor, 5 Pc Ensuite, Leaded Glass |
| Bedroom 5 | Third | 5.59 × 2.97 m (18'4" × 9'9") | Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Skylight |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
- 🚇 Chaplin LRT3 min walk
- 🚇 Avenue LRT11 min walk
- 🚆 Mount Dennis GO5.9 km
Within a 10-minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 34 cafés and restaurants, 11 parks, 7 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Fresh Harvest (300 m). Nearest park: Robert Bateman Parkette (150 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Oriole Park Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 3 reading 100%, math 100%9 min walk - North Preparatory Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 90%, math 38%10 min walk - Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 90%10 min walk - Allenby Junior Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 97%, math 75%16 min walk
Secondary
- Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
EQAO: Gr 9 math 60%, literacy test 93%7 min walk - Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 9 math 59%, literacy test 89%15 min walk
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area M5P
- Owners / renters
- 39% / 61%
- Median household income
- $99,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 12%
- Homes
- 25% detached, 41% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 26%
- Population
- 19,791
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1.5%, Mandarin 1.2%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1%, Iranian Persian 0.7%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Major crime per resident in Forest Hill South (2025): 41% below the Toronto average, down 29% from the year before.
- Assault74% below average
- Break and enter73% above average
- Auto theft53% below average
- Robberyabout average
- Theft from vehicles38% below average
- Shootingsnone reported
Crime Severity Index for Toronto police: 60 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole neighbourhood, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Development nearby 2 active
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466 EGLINTON AVE W · 450 mOfficial Plan / Zoning By-law Amendment · Appeal Received · applied 2023Proposal for a 19-storey mixed use building and 7 storey podium with 185 units. Proposed residentail gross floor area is 14,642.9 m2, and retail gross floor…Application details
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523 A EGLINTON AVE W · 300 mSite Plan · Under Review · applied 2021Proposal for a 7-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 348.84 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 3972.82…Application details
Rezoning, site plan, subdivision and condominium applications filed with the city.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Neighbourhood crime: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal (Open Government Licence – Toronto Police Service). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada. Planning applications: City of Toronto open data.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 7 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
What can be built RD
Residential Detached (with a site-specific exception).
- ✅ Up to 6 homes on the lot (multiplex): a sixplex ward
- ✅ Garden suite in the backyard
- ✅ Laneway suite, if the lot backs onto a lane
From Toronto’s Zoning By-law 569-2013 map. Lot size, setbacks and trees decide what actually fits; check with a planner before you buy.
Building permits
No building permits at this address since 2014.
1 permit on this block of the street in the last 2 years, including 1 new home.
Permits filed with the City of Toronto. A permit doesn’t mean the work passed final inspection.
Trees
41 City street trees within 100 m. That’s about the Toronto average of 42.
Trees on City boulevards only, not private yards or parks.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.
Short-term rentals
Only in your principal residence (where you live). The entire home can be rented up to 180 nights a year; renting up to 3 bedrooms while you live there has no limit. Hosts register with the City and collect the 6% accommodation tax.
Zoning, heritage, building permits and street trees: City of Toronto open data (Open Government Licence – Toronto). Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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