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Highlights included a music room with a grand piano and ornate columns, a winter garden known as the Palm Room—heated year-round despite Toronto’s cold winters—and a formal dining hall with wooden paneling and a soaring fireplace. There was also a breakfast room for more intimate gatherings and a drawing room for quieter conversations, all meticulously decorated with gilded details, silk wallpapers, and fine furnishings.
Every corner of Chorley Park exuded opulence, from the richly decorated ceilings to the lavish furniture, reflecting a desire to project power and prestige. The house also featured functional spaces like the Morning Room, where the family relaxed, completing the image of a residence fit for royalty.