Toronto real estate is full of "custom builds," but usually they're terrible DIYs that feel legally questionable. However, every once in a while, a place pops up that actually does something cool. And 494 Kingston Rd. is very much that house.This modern, loft-inspired home in The Beaches was originally designed and built in 2006 by an award-winning designer and builder as their own residence.The open living and dining room area. And honestly? It shows. The heart of the home is a jaw-dropping 25-foot atrium that pulls sunlight deep into the living space through soaring curvilinear ceilings and upper-level windows.The living room. The whole main floor is open and airy, with maple floors, trim, staircases, and built-ins warming up what could otherwise feel like an ultra-modern box. It's dramatic, but still livable — a tough balance that this place actually pulls off.The chain link fence walls. Then there's the detail that...