253 Martins Street
Rural Pickering, Pickering, L1V 2P9
$7,259,000
- 5+1 bedrooms
- 10 bathrooms
- 24 parking
- 5000 + sq ft
Listed 11 days ago · MLS® E13875464
About this home
Introducing The Martins Estate. A statement residence where scale, craftsmanship and sophisticated design come together in one of Pickering's most exceptional luxury offerings. Offering approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of living space on an impressive approx. 145 x 200 ft. lot, this custom-built estate has been thoughtfully designed for grand-scale entertaining, multi-generational living and everyday comfort. The home features 5 bedrooms plus a lower-level nanny suite, 9 washrooms, 2+1 kitchens, a driveway that parks 20 and 2 finished garages to accommodate at least 4 cars. The main level showcases a dramatic grand foyer, soaring ceilings, an elegant formal dining room, expansive great room, chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, breakfast area, secondary prep kitchen/scullery, private office and a luxurious main-floor primary suite. Upstairs, a second primary retreat is joined by generously proportioned secondary bedrooms with ensuite access. The extensively finished lower level is an entertainer's destination of its own, featuring an oversized recreation area, wet bar, home theatre, fitness room, sauna, lounge, nanny suite and a striking custom aquarium. Multiple balconies, expansive windows, refined architectural detailing and generous outdoor living areas complete this remarkable residence. A rare opportunity to experience exceptional scale, versatility and craftsmanship in a truly distinctive estate, just moments from Toronto.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 5000 + sq ft
- Lot
- 145 × 200 ft
- Basement
- Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance, Finished
- Garage
- Built-In
- Kitchens
- 3
- Property tax
- $30,828 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- Rural Pickering
- Municipality
- Pickering
- Price per sq ft
- ~$1,452 (173% above detached houses in Rural Pickering, $531)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5 above ground + 1 below
- Bathrooms
- 3 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 5-piece (main), 4 × 3-piece (upper), 1 × 4-piece (lower), 1 × 5-piece (upper)
- Kitchens
- 3 (1 below ground)
- Rooms
- 19 above ground + 6 below
- Family room or den
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Natural Gas
- Features
- Bar Fridge, Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, Carpet Free, Countertop Range, ERV/HRV, Floor Drain, In-Law Capability, Guest Accommodations, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Water Treatment
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Faces
- South
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Total parking
- 24
- Driveway and parking
- Private, Circular Drive
Lot
- Size
- 145 × 200 ft
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Altona Rd / Heska
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 8.1 × 8.3 m (26'7" × 27'3") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 8.3 × 6.3 m (27'3" × 20'8") | |
| Great Room | Main | 10.7 × 7.9 m (35'1" × 25'11") | |
| Kitchen | Main | 11 × 8 m (36'1" × 26'3") | Broadloom |
| Kitchen | Main | 5.7 × 3.7 m (18'8" × 12'2") | Broadloom |
| Breakfast | Main | 6.6 × 5.1 m (21'8" × 16'9") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 8.6 × 7.6 m (28'3" × 24'11") | |
| Office | Main | 4.6 × 4.5 m (15'1" × 14'9") | |
| Mud Room | Main | 5.49 × 2.99 m (18' × 9'10") | |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 6.52 × 5.7 m (21'5" × 18'8") | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 4.85 × 3.5 m (15'11" × 11'6") | 3 Pc Bath |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 3.8 × 4.5 m (12'6" × 14'9") | |
| Bedroom 5 | Lower | 9.1 × 8.2 m (29'10" × 26'11") | |
| Media Room | Lower | 10 × 9 m (32'10" × 29'6") | |
| Game Room | Lower | 7.15 × 6.15 m (23'5" × 20'2") | |
| Kitchen | Lower | 6 × 3 m (19'8" × 9'10") | |
| Exercise Room | Lower | 8 × 8 m (26'3" × 26'3") | |
| Recreation | Lower | 16.9 × 6 m (55'5" × 19'8") |
Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
- 🚆 Pickering GO5.8 km
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.
Who lives here postal area L1V
- Owners / renters
- 86% / 14%
- Median household income
- $118,000
- Average age
- 42
- Children under 15
- 16%
- Homes
- 54% detached, 12% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 8%
- Population
- 52,787
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Urdu 1.6%, Tamil 1.6%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.9%, Mandarin 0.6%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
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Safety
Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
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Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 29 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
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