Homes of the Month: Million-Dollar Market

What kind of home could $1 million get you in Canada? From a waterfront getaway in northern Ontario, to a chic townhouse in Vancouver, CTVNews.ca's Lorena Rosati takes a virtual tour of million-dollar homes for sale in major markets across the country. Homes and descriptions below featured on MLS.

Halifax

Price: $997,000

Beds, Baths: 3, 2

Floor Space: 1,827 sq.ft.

MLS Notes: Amazing Double Lot! Fantastic South End property with old fashion charm. The land features a manicured large corner lot with mature hedge, trees and shrubs. The house features spacious rooms, white marble fireplaces in living room and dining room with hardwood flooring. Covered front porch, paved circular driveway, high and dry basement, 9' ceilings. Near Dalhousie and St. Mary's University. Completely renovated down to studs. New vinyl windows, new electrical, plumbing, air exchange, Quartz Kitchen, Natural Gas, Spray foam Insulation.

Kirk Brown and Helen Parker / The David Dunn Group / Royal LePage Atlantic

Montreal

Price: $975,000

Beds, Baths: 4, 2

Floor Space: 1,702 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Perfect family home on a corner lot! This home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, great eat-in renovated kitchen with access to great deck and fenced in yard. Beautiful master bedroom with a cozy private deck. Finished basement with direct access to the garage. Central A/C and many upgrades. A little oasis!

Laurie Tenenbaum / Sotheby’s International Realty Québec

Toronto

Price: $1,049,000

Beds, Baths: 5, 3

Floor Space: 2,265 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: This Home Awaits Your Personal Touch! Fantastic floor plan with 5 bedrooms; a spacious backsplit with an inground pool backing onto green space. Large Principal Rooms. Separate living room and dining room. Updated eat-in kitchen. 3 washrooms. Family room with fireplace and walk-out to patio and pool. 3-piece ensuite off the master bedroom. California shutters, hardwood under Broadloom, Roof (16), Furnace (13), newer windows. All Elfs, All California Shutters, S/S Fridge, B/I Dishwasher, Oven, Stove Top, hardwood under broadloom, all pool related equipment, gas burner + equip (13), Roof (16), Cac. Excl: Washer & Dryer.

Cathy Graham / Re/Max Professionals Inc.

Kitchener

Price: $979,888

Beds, Baths: 4+1, 4

Floor Space: 2,600 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Pride of ownership! Beautifully landscaped front to back. Well maintained and upgraded top to bottom. Finished basement with walk up to very private backyard. No maintenance to level composite decking, ext garden shed, cascading waterfall, extra wide interlock driveway, covered porch and pot lights in soffits. Possible in-law suite. Custom built lovely neutral decor with main floor den and laundry, direct access to garage. open concept kitchen/family rooms, hardwood flooring, quartz counters in kitchen and baths, California shutters throughout.

Bob Pridham / iPro Realty Ltd.

Barrie

Price: $998,900

Beds, Baths: 2+1, 3

Floor Space: 2,605 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Your piece of the country in the city. Desirable Barrie east end with views. Stunning post and beam custom built on a treed 0.39 acre lot. City services and gas heat. Vaulted ceilings, hand-hewn beams, lots of exposed woodwork, and lots of glass accentuate the natural setting and views. Massive granite fieldstone fireplace runs the full height of the home. A huge master suite with sitting room and walk-in closet. A gem!

Hugh Hardy / Re/Max Crosstown

Sudbury

Price: $999,900

Beds, Baths: 2+1, 3

Floor Space: 2,400 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Pristine, like new, centrally located on Ramsey Lake. Must see to appreciate the quality of workmanship. This bright, multi-level walkout home offers new shingles (2015), gas furnace (2013), dream kitchen with breakfast bar, italian slate tile, granite tops and 20K worth of modern stainless appliances. Also included are an 8-person hot tub (2014, retailed for 15k), sauna and lakehouse (2012), complete with docs and boatlift. This south-facing property offers sunshine from sunrise to sunset, and with both the lakeside sauna, fireplace and bar as well as the 24x40 dream garage. This is the ideal home for entertaining. Mint condition and wonderful to show.

Luc Bock / Royal LePage North Heritage Realty

Winnipeg

Price: $1,050,000

Beds, Baths: 4, 3.5

Floor Space: 2,621 sq.ft.

MLS Notes: Former Lottery Dream Home built by A&S. This stunning, executive lakefront home is loaded with custom features including and open floor plan design, a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, custom Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds, and panoramic views of the lake and gorgeous landscaped yard.

The fabulous chef’s kitchen features Quartz countertops, built-in appliances and butler’s pantry, formal dining room with wet bar, built in wine rack, executive office space with frosted glass door and enclosure for complete privacy, floating open riser wood staircase leads you to the second floor w/a balcony view of the Great Room. The Master suite offers a fireplace, luxurious ensuite with ceramic walls and floors, stand alone tub, glass shower and fireplace. The walkout basement offers a large recroom, games room, exercise area, unique Granite bar, projection TV and floor-to-ceiling windows, automated Ipad controlled stereo system throughout, automated blinds, alarm with cameras and more. Concrete drive with 41’ x 22’ triple insulated garage.

Andrew Feniuk Realty Group

Regina

Price: $959,900

Beds, Baths: 5, 5

Floor Space: 2,170 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: This stunning executive 2 storey home features walkout-backing green space, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3 natural gas fireplaces.The impressive high end finishing work and quality upgrades will WOW you. This home is beautifully maintained and pride of ownership is evident.

Open concept floor plan and gorgeous hardwood floors flow throughout the main level. Luxurious kitchen is a chef’s dream with a 5 burner gas range in the 9.5’ x 4.5 granite island & dual ovens. Kitchen boasts plenty of rich 2 tone walnut & maple cabinets. Garden doors off the dining area lead out to a 33’x12.5 deck, fabulous outdoor kitchen and a beautiful sitting area with a modern natural gas fireplace to enjoy the sunsets or watch the kids play in the park. The Great room offers 21’ ceilings & a gorgeous fireplace and sound system.

Convenient main floor laundry and custom boot room off entry to heated triple car garage. The second level has 4 large bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Master suite features fabulously rich hickory hardwood floors, a large ensuite with slate shower and an incredible custom walk in closet.

Debra Duncan / RE/MAX Crown Real Estate

Saskatoon

Price: $975,000

Beds, Baths: 5, 5

Floor Space: 2,830 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: This two storey home features a walkout basement on a huge, pie-shaped lot on Van Impe Bay in Willowgrove, backing a park and walking trails and with all the features you could want in a beautiful family home close to great schools.

The great room, formal dining room, downstairs family room and gym all over-look a professionally landscaped yard with room for a pool. The over-sized 3 car garage (in-floor heat) has room for your tools and toys. This home has features such as granite tops throughout, large walk-thru pantry to a maple kitchen with a well-designed eating island and all open to the nook and great room. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 baths and all with high end fixtures and granite counter tops. The walkout basement features in-floor heat, a gym with a nearby 2 piece bath, a high-end wet bar, toy room and den plus a family room and a bedroom with a 4 piece ensuite. This home has all the amenities you would expect in this price range and caters to family living at its best.

Ken Glauser / Boyes Realty Group Inc.

Calgary

Price: $930,000

Beds, Baths: 4, 4

Floor Space: 2,720 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Aspen living at its finest! This gorgeous two storey family home was built by Elegant Homes. Located within walking distance to Aspen Landing, schools, parks, the LRT and Westside Rec Center. The views to the South and West are spectacular! The gleaming hardwood floors welcome you into the open-concept main area. The chef-inspired kitchen features maple cabinets, an over-sized granite island, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. The main floor features two family/living room areas with fabulous custom built-ins, an exercise room, and a formal dining room. A curved iron and wood staircase leads to the upper level where we find a large loft area currently being used as an office, a large master retreat with a decadent en-suite, three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished walk-out lower level features a gigantic recreation area, and a walk-behind bar area, ideal for a Flames night! Patio doors lead outside to a large concrete patio, the perfect space to entertain with family & friends. This is a quality-built home with upgrades galore! Don't miss this opportunity!

Tyler Milnthorp / Engel & Volkers Calgary

Edmonton

Price: $998,000

Beds, Baths: 3, 3

Floor Space: 1,980 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Lakeside living at its finest. Imagine spectacular views for all seasons! Beautiful walk-out bungalow in Ozerna. 1,980 sq. ft. main floor plus 1,980 sq. ft. fully finished walk-out basement. Matchless and meticulous custom designed built home exudes top quality construction materials throughout. Open great room design with 10-13' ceilings, gas fireplace & wide expansive large windows overlooking the lake. With walnut hardwood & marble tiles throughout. Large gourmet Chef's kitchen with raised granite island, ample maple mahogany stained cabinets with built in entertainment centre & walk through pantry. Large dining area off the kitchen with garden door to a huge deck. The master suite is beautifully appointed with huge window & spa ensuite bath & walk-in closet. Fully finished walk-out basement has two bedrooms, large rumpus room, built in bar, hot tub room, hot tub brand new, never used. Spectacular landscaping, patio, firepit. Huge triple garage, 8" exposed aggregate driveway, stonetile exterior.

Sally Munro / Century 21 Platinum Realty

Vancouver

Price: $1,018,000

Beds, Baths: 3, 3

Floor Space: 1,517 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Welcome to this rare find over 1,500 sq.ft. spacious townhouse in beautiful Champlain Heights. Bright and functional layout with 9 feet ceilings, detailed finishings and millwork, natural gas fireplace and private sundeck in quiet Bordeaux complex. Located just a minutes walk from Champlain Heights shopping centre, schools, recreation centre and all amenities. Very convenient location with easy access to bus, Skytrain and all major routes. One of the garage parking converted to a room included in the total area and can be reinstalled to double tandem parking if necessary.

Mandeep Sandhu / Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

Victoria

Price: $949,000

Beds, Baths: 3, 3

Floor Space: 2,470 sq. ft.

MLS Notes: Love where you Live... This elegant, spacious and beautifully designed Cordova Bay home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large den, which can easily convert to master on the main level. The bright, sunny kitchen with breakfast area connects to the huge family room -- both overlooking the private backyard oasis. Rounding out the main floor you have formal living and dining rooms, powder and laundry. Featuring gleaming hardwood floors, updated appliances, 2 car attached garage, newer roof (2008), tons of storage in basement plus potential for additional accommodation - make this the perfect family home. Not to mention Menawood Place...the best street in Cordova Bay...with street play space for your kids! Short walk to Mattick's Farm Market, Cordova Bay Golf Courses & Restaurant and Elk Lake.

Tracy Keenan-Whyte / MacDonald Realty Victoria