This net-zero Scandinavian-style home in North York is listed for $3.7M — and has a ‘focus on health’

Size: 4,500 square feet

This net-zero luxury home in the heart of North York was designed with Scandinavian esthetics and “with a focus on health,” listing agent Jennifer Chen says.

The property has five bedrooms — four above grade rooms and one in the basement — and has a total of five bathrooms.

The home is open-concept and has several exceptional spaces including the custom gourmet kitchen with a large marble island and the master bedroom’s spa-like ensuite gives guests the Scandinavian spa experience.

The house located on 1B Marowyne Drive has tons of natural light, European-style triple pane windows and vaulted ceilings on the second floor.

Chen says the home’s neighbourhood has “no other turnkey homes” that are built to “high performance standards and net zero energy design.”

“This is a home that is not only attractive on the outside, but also built with substance on the inside,” Chen says.

The home, which claims to be energy-smart and “future forward,” boasts “high performance design principles” that prioritize health, comfort and durability, according to the property’s listing website.

Included in these design principles is a HEPA indoor air filter that runs all day providing clean air inside the home — removing allergens, microbes and pollution.

To support healthy indoor air quality, the home was built with an air-sealed structure and with a thick layer of insulation on the exterior that allows for “consistent indoor temperatures, eliminating drafts and reduces substantial external noise,” the listing’s website says.

“As Canadians we spend 90 per cent of our lives indoors — air quality in your home matters,” Chen said.

The all-electric home is powered by solar energy limiting the use of and reliance on fossil fuels, making it energy-efficient.

It uses a net-metering program that sends excess renewable electricity “to the grid in exchange for on-bill credits,” the home’s website says. “During seasons where the solar panels do not generate enough power, the house can use the credits to draw power from the grid.”

The property promises “minimal upkeep” without sacrificing style and this is seen in the metal roof which the listing claims to be “ultra low-maintenance,” expecting to last for more than 70 years.

“This house offers energy independence, liberating you from rising energy costs and providing long term savings,” the website reads.

The property’s website adds there are no gas charges for this North York home as there’s no gas line, whereas a typical house on the market costs around $1,500 annually.

The home is great for those who use electric cars as it has two plugs for charging vehicles as well as two Tesla Powerwall batteries for backup energy.

The property also has a finished basement suite with a full kitchen, one bedroom and two separate walk outs.

Aside from being used as an additional living space, the basement is ideal for a work studio or can be rented out, the listing says.

What’s in the neighbourhood?

The home is located minutes away from the Bayview Village and Fairview Mall. Chen says it has “unparalleled access” to Highways 401 and 404 and is close to the TTC’s Leslie station on the Line 4 Sheppard line as well as the Oriole GO station.

The property website claims that the home is 20 minutes away from “almost everywhere in the GTA.”

North York General Hospital is 3 minutes away from the home and the Upper Don Valley Recreation Trail is just across the street.

Who should live in this home?

Chen recommends the home to comfort-seeking families or urban professionals who value energy efficiency, are health-conscious, and have a liking for sustainability and modern esthetics.

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