This past July, Durham Region witnessed the sale of five ultra-luxurious residences—each a testament to elite craftsmanship, design, and lifestyle. Whether you’re buying, selling, or scouting market trends, let’s explore these standout estates with eye-catching details and strategic insight.
1. 513 Rougemount Drive, Pickering — $4 Million
Nestled in Pickering’s exclusive Rosebank neighborhood, this custom-designed 5-bedroom, 8-bath home dominates the market. Spanning nearly 7,100 sq. ft.—plus a 1,443 sq. ft. finished basement—it features a rooftop turf deck, an underground garage with space for eight vehicles, a chef’s kitchen, wellness centre, formal dining, office, and entertainer’s outdoor oasis with clear-water pool, hot tub, cabana with wet bar, putting green, and fire pit. Notably, the property sold on July 28, landing $688,000 below asking.
2. 23 Dexshire Drive, Ajax — $3.6 Million
This 5-bedroom, 5-bath “bungaloft” estate sits on a scenic one-acre lot backing onto Deer Creek Golf Course. With over 5,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space, its main floor stuns with soaring ceilings, an open-concept great room, and an exceptional chef’s kitchen featuring both a pantry and prep kitchen. Surprisingly, this home sold on July 27, nearly $400,000 under asking.
3. & 4. 48 Coach Crescent, Whitby & 20 Country Club Crescent, Uxbridge — $2.535 Million (each)
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Whitby (48 Coach Crescent): A ravine-adjacent retreat offering over 4,000 sq. ft. above grade and 6,000 sq. ft. total, with 10-ft ceilings, a dramatic family room, and a backyard featuring a saltwater pool.
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Uxbridge (20 Country Club Crescent): Situated in the gated Wyndance community, this sprawling bungalow boasts a gourmet kitchen, a lower-level entertainer's hub with gym, wet bar, and golf simulator, plus the added bonus of a golf membership.
Both estates commanded $2.535 million in July.
5. 2465 Greenridge Drive, North Pickering (Greenwood) — $2.5 Million
A hillside masterpiece that transcends expectations, this 5-bed, 5-bath estate covers 5,000 sq. ft. of refined living space. Highlights include a sweeping two-story foyer, vaulted ceilings, an entertainer’s kitchen with quartz counters and built-in ovens, a family room with marble-surrounded gas fireplace, and a basement with gym, wet bar, and walk-out access to an opulent pool area complete with waterfall, hot tub, and barn. Sold $250,000 over asking on July 8—a glowing display of value in a high-end marketplace.
