This absolutely grand and bright Mississauga mansion will make you feel like a true VIP, and it could be yours for $5 million.

Nestled on a quiet courtyard among hundreds of thriving trees and located just steps from waterfront walking paths, 718 Balboa Drive is more than a cut above the concrete jungle that stretches into the nearby city center – it’s a true gem in every sense of the word.

The over 7,000 square foot home stands proudly over two stories and exemplifies well-done contemporary design, with a strong emphasis on the use of glass, which gives the entire home an open feel and luminous fluidity.

The entrance to 718 Balboa Dr.

This home feels like the equivalent of a high-end yoga studio, with natural light flooding from all sides and spilling onto wide oak hardwood floors.

The living room.

The entire open-plan ground floor of the home offers a homely feeling despite being literally enormous, so families can spend time together while enjoying their own personal space – something that, at least in the Greater Toronto Area, many people aspire to it.

Dining and family rooms.

The centerpiece of the main floor is a seven-foot-long marble gas fireplace which, in keeping with the overall feel of the home, also serves as a window between the dining room and family room, complemented by elegant chandeliers and very high ceilings.

The main kitchen.

If the house isn’t luxurious enough for you yet, try this to see how big it is: It’s home to not one, but two full kitchens.

The main kitchen is a carefully curated home cook’s (or private chefs’, if you’re so inclined) dream, with ample china countertop, high-end appliances, and direct access to a covered patio that is the perfect place for outdoor dining in summer.

The master bedroom.

Upstairs on the second floor – accessible the old-fashioned way using the stairs or a private elevator – the master bedroom is a luxury retreat that feels like a guest suite in a five-star hotel.

Featuring an incredible walk-in closet with bespoke built-in shelving and a spacious balcony, you would hardly need (or want) to explore any other areas of the house – apart from the fact that the rest of the house is just as stunning, of course.

The main bathroom.

Attached to the master bedroom, a magnificent five-piece ensuite bathroom is the ultimate destination for unwinding after a long day, with heated porcelain floors, a deep soaking tub, his and hers sinks, and an enormous walk-in shower. steam.

Another bedroom.

In total, the second floor has four bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet and bathroom so no one, not even children, has to sacrifice privacy and luxury.

One bedroom, like the master bedroom, also has its own balcony overlooking the courtyard.

Home theater.

Downstairs in the basement (which is located at ground level, still allowing the flow of natural light), you’ll find a home theater and exercise room, as well as a sauna, nanny suite, and one of the house’s two laundry rooms.

The wet bar in the basement.

The basement also houses a full wet bar, adorned with a built-in glass wine cellar, refrigerator, and shelving, making it the ultimate entertainment center because when you live in a home like this, the only thing better than going there. to a party is to organize one.

The courtyard and the swimming pool.

The basement offers direct access via a walk-up to the backyard, which houses a 7-foot saltwater pool and built-in kitchen amid meticulous landscaping and stonework.

718 Balboa Drive.

718 Balboa Drive is currently listed by Sam McDadi Real estate brokerage at $5,888,000.