This Abandoned Bridle Path House was a thrilling adventure! It was also insanely large, and Zenning, Zay, and I saw 99% of everything. This estate, located at 68 The Bridle Path, was formerly one of the most expensive residences for sale in the country!
The French Chateau-inspired estate has ten bedrooms, fourteen bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a 50-foot indoor swimming pool. What’s remarkable is that the pool has a unique cover that transforms the vast space into a ballroom dance floor.
This Abandoned Bridle Path Mansion has held several elite parties including a gala with Jane Fonda. The pool was covered for the occasion, and the workers worked tirelessly all night to prepare it. Indeed, former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau would be there the next day for a dip!
Cardinal Gerald Emmett Carter, Archbishop of Toronto, also blessed the residence. It has also appeared in a number of films and television series! It Takes Two, starring Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Steve Guttenberg, and the late Kirstie Alley, was the most notable. Suits, another well-known program, used it as a filming site.
Harold and Sara Springer bought the estate for $7.5 million in 2002 and were the last individuals to reside there. The affluent couple purchased the property with the intention of replicating the authenticity of a French Château. They furnished the home with antiques from the 17th century and engaged a famous landscape architect to design the gardens.
The attention to detail in this establishment was incredible. The hand painted cobblestone street scene was intended to recreate the atmosphere of Parisian streets.
When we initially walked in, our jaws fell. I’d seen some other images of Zenning and Zay from this location, but they didn’t do it justice. That was ridiculously large! To be honest, there was a lot of empty space. We’d spent four hours investigating it. This was the day’s final exploration, so we had already done a lot of walking. I was exhausted by the time I finished shooting shots and was ready to film. Still, I had to finish.
The pool and grand entryway have to be the mansion’s two outstanding features. Both were breathtaking, but there was one thing that bothered me. The pool is not in the center of the enormous space! I’m not sure why this would be done, but there must be a reason. Nonetheless, everything was simply beautiful, and I am grateful we got the opportunity to explore! Unfortunately, this lovely structure that originally stood at 68 The Bridle Walk has been destroyed.
