Ottawa homeowners, designers, and real estate fans looking for high-end custom build inspiration need to take a good look at what's just landed on the Toronto market. A newly completed property at 7 Bentley Drive in Toronto's Stonegate-Queensway neighbourhood is turning heads across the country, and it's easy to see why.
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home was custom-built by Bali Homes Group and carries a $3.5 million asking price. It's the kind of project that makes you appreciate what's possible when architecture, craftsmanship, and a clear design vision align from the ground up.
Cubist Curb Appeal That Commands Attention
From the street, the home announces itself with a bold geometric façade clad in custom black and white aluminum panels. Precision-crafted brown fluted detailing and a seamlessly concealed garage round out an exterior that feels more like contemporary sculpture than suburban infill. It's striking without being ostentatious, a balance that's hard to pull off.
For Ottawa residents who've watched the city's Westboro, Hintonburg, and Glebe neighbourhoods fill up with custom new builds, this Toronto home offers a useful benchmark for where high-end residential architecture is heading in Canada right now.
Interiors Built Around Continuity
Step inside and the design language carries through without interruption. The foyer sets the tone immediately: custom fluted oak panelling, a dramatic 12-foot wall-to-wall step doubling as an integrated bench, and concealed closet storage that keeps the eye moving cleanly through the space. The one-piece aluminum feature window, imported from Poland, is the kind of detail that separates a truly custom home from one that merely looks like it.
The open-concept main level combines living and dining with step lighting and an expansive floor-to-ceiling window. An alabaster chandelier with brushed gold accents anchors the dining area, lending warmth to what could otherwise feel cold and clinical.
The chef-inspired kitchen follows the same thread: high-end finishes, intentional material choices, and a layout clearly designed for people who actually cook and entertain.
Why Ottawa Buyers Should Pay Attention
For anyone in Ottawa currently in the custom home market, or even just dreaming about it. This build is worth bookmarking. Ottawa's luxury new-build segment has been growing steadily, with infill projects in established neighbourhoods pushing design expectations higher. Builders and buyers here are increasingly asking for the same level of architectural specificity seen in this Toronto project: imported fixtures, concealed storage, continuous material narratives, and cohesive indoor-outdoor flow.
The $3.5 million price tag may be Toronto-market steep, but the design principles it embodies translate anywhere. Whether you're planning a custom build in Westboro or just renovating a split-level in Barrhaven, there's something here to steal.
Source: blogTO, 7 Bentley Drive listing coverage
