Former Toronto Mayor’s home for sale… for $18M (PHOTOS)

You can live in a former Toronto Mayor’s home… if you have $18 million.

One of the oldest houses in South Rosedale, and once the home of Toronto Mayor George Geary from the 1920s to the 1950s, this massive property is located on a lot that’s about 1-acre. Built in 1857, the 5-bedroom, 9-bathroom house comes complete with a gym, a wine cellar, 2 kitchens, and coach house.

As per the listing,

This majestic house will have your guests fully entertained while ensuring complete privacy. A beautifully crafted guest house with underground direct access to the home exemplifies the property’s regal standing. The garage will showcase your automobiles in stunning display. Escape to the city’s prestigious Bay-Bloor-Yorkville area, moments away where high-end shopping, entertaining, and five star restaurants await. Only once in a lifetime such a celebrated property becomes available.

Indeed it is.

The house is listed at a cool $17,700,000.

Check out photos of the giant gem below.

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