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$3.5 million Ontario home built to look like a ship's anchor

There aren't many suburban houses in Ontario that stand out from the cookie-cutter copy-and-paste replicas. But I can say with almost complete confidence, there is no house in Mississauga that looks like 1352 Nocturne Crt. According to realtor Michael Phinney, the home was built by the late Harold Shipp — a developer who, fittingly, had the home designed to play off his own last name. An aerial view of the house. And in this case, that meant designing the entire property to resemble a ship's anchor. Which, honestly, makes way more sense once you see it from above. The ground view of the house. From the ground, though, what you notice first is just how bold it is. The curved lines, expansive glass, and sculptural form feel more like something you'd expect to find in a design magazine than tucked into a quiet pocket of Lorne Park. Bauhaus-inspired windows let tons of natural light in. It's dramatic without being over-the-top — a tricky balance, but one this house somehow pulls off. The living room. Inside, the open-concept layout is flooded with natural light, thanks to those massive Bauhaus-inspired sliding doors, and the whole space feels calm, bright, and intentionally designed for both everyday life and entertaining. The open concept kitchen and living room. At the centre of it all is a kitchen that is as unique as the house itself. The electric fireplace in the kitchen island. Outfitted with high-end Gaggenau appliances, it's anchored (yes, pun intended) by a massive six-person island with waterfall quartz countertops and a built-in electric fireplace. A bedroom. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The primary ensuite. The primary suite has a spa-inspired ensuite and direct access to a private terrace. The yard. And then there's the backyard, which has all the makings for your own private resort. The backyard. There's a saltwater pool, a hot tub, a composite deck, and enough mature trees to make the whole space feel secluded and serene. Although, it definitely looks better in the summer. The outdoor gym. There's also a custom treehouse and a Fyre-festival-like geodesic dome, which is actually a fully climate-controlled outdoor gym. The patio. With cork flooring and walls of glass, it's designed for year-round workouts, yoga sessions, or just dramatically pretending you're in a very high-end wellness retreat. Another bedroom. Currently, 1352 Nocturne Crt. is listed for $3,550,000 . The basement. But if dropping $3.5 million on an anchor-shaped architectural statement isn't in the cards, the home is also available for rent at $21,000 a month — a casual option for executive relocations, pro athletes, or anyone whose version of "temporary housing" includes a dome gym. The outdoor patio. All in all, 1352 Nocturne Crt. is the opposite of a cookie-cutter suburban home.

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