If you think Cirque du Soleil is impressive, wait until you see the home of its co-founder. Guy Laliberté, one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed French-Canadian acrobatic troupe, is parting ways with his spectacular mansion in Québec. Listed with Marie-Noëlle Nadeau and Christina Miller of Profusion Immobilier Forbes Global Properties, the sprawling estate in Outremont, one of Montreal’s most affluent neighborhoods, is asking a cool $9.3 million—about $4 million less than it was briefly listed for in 2023.
Set at the base of Mount Royal, the elaborate Maplewood Avenue property is positioned behind gates for added privacy and has been totally renovated during Laliberté’s tenure. The 13,000-square-foot spread enchants from the exterior, sporting a variegated stone facade and slate roof. Internally, the digs come in at five floors with a whopping 50 rooms, including eight bedrooms.
The living room is lined with cushioned banquettes below ceiling-height windows.
Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer
“This vast and prestigious property combines elegance, comfort, and functionality in a natural and peaceful setting at the foot of Mount Royal,” notes the listing. Grand with a modern aspect, though much more sedate than a typical Cirque du Soleil show, beyond the entrance hall, the residence opens up to a spacious entrance hall that leads to a vast living room that doubles as a stately library and a private office with a fireplace. Rounding out the ground floor is a formal dining room with enough space for up to 20 guests, coupled with a solarium and a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a designated prep area.
An abstract-patterned stained-glass cabinet adds a jolt of red to the dining room.
Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer
Upstairs, the first level holds seven of the bedrooms, including one that’s decked out with a private terrace and another that’s configured as a suite with its own bathroom. The primary suite occupies the top floor and is adorned with skylights that offer plenty of natural light and views of both the city and the mountains. There’s also a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a stone tub.
There are a total of eight bedrooms across the home’s five floors.
Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer
Down in the basement are a slew of amenities for entertaining. For starters, there’s a swanky bar, a billiards room, and a DJ booth, which will come in handy during dance parties. There’s also a gym, a cozy movie theater with stadium-style seating, and an impressive 500-bottle wine cellar. And, when the weather allows you to hang outdoors, the backyard is equipped with a covered terrace, an alfresco dining area, a gas fireplace, and an Argentine grill.
Even though Laliberté is parting ways with his Montreal abode, the art collector and astronaut has a robust real estate portfolio with properties ranging from an island resort in French Polynesia to villas in Ibiza and Hawaii.
Click here to see Guy Laliberté’s Montreal home.
Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer
Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
