Got to explore the Valley-halla estate. The place is pretty sweet! Check it out if you can. There's a greenhouse, a vineyard (with grapes!), a big fountain, and of course the house. (I would not recommend if you are allergic to bees as there are tons of wasps.)

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what a lovely find!! thanks for sharing your pictures! do you know any more history on this location??

Posted by urbexchick07 what a lovely find!! thanks for sharing your pictures! do you know any more history on this location??

Actually yeah I do

It's one of the locations listed on the site, though it's classified as an unknown. This is what was posted along with it.

"The Valley Halla House has been rented on a short term basis and used by various film makers for movie scenes and for hosting Zoo functions. It was also rented to the Rouge Park Alliance for use as office space between 1996 and 1998. The remote location and access to this former residence in the valley
seems to limit interest in the building to philanthropic individuals and organizations. A Request for Proposal in 1998, regarding proposed use of the facility, attracted one response related to using the house as a fine dining establishment. The property is managed and maintained by the Toronto Zoo as a result of the 1978 tripartite agreement between the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Board of Management of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo and the TRCA. While the maintenance of such a facility does not relate directly to the Zoo’s mission, the Board recognized and accepted that Valley Halla must be kept in a state of good repair. An unfortunate consequence of the remote location and access to Valley Halla is that prospective lessees expect that the considerable renovation costs to convert usage of the building will be absorbed by the Toronto Zoo and the City of Toronto. Also, the age and construction of the building demands a regular annual maintenance regimen to ensure it remains structurally sound. It is estimated that the current direct operating costs (utilities, custodial, security, grounds-keeping, etc.) and incidental maintenance costs for minimal upkeep are in the range of $50,000 to $75,000 annually, not including overhead and administration. This is somewhat offset by film rentals averaging $35,000 over the last two years."

Wow, this is pristine, good shots man

Amazing.

Posted by Wheedle Amazing.

Posted by LongLegs Wow, this is pristine, good shots man

Thanks guys!

Were you able to get inside?

Posted by Fleeting Were you able to get inside?

Nah. Place was locked up tight. Might be worth contacting the owners (Toronto Zoo) to see if they will let you inside. They've let people film movies there in the past so I'm sure they would be down to let some people take some pictures.

Quite a Lovely place! Really like the Greenhouse and the B&W shot #5. Please post if you ever make it inside. Bet its Awesome!

Posted by MisUnderstood! Quite a Lovely place! Really like the Greenhouse and the B&W shot #5. Please post if you ever make it inside. Bet its Awesome!

Thanks! I definitely will!