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Cirque du Soleil co-founder lists Montreal mansion for $9.3M

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Cirque du Soleil co-founder lists Montreal mansion for $9.3M

You know the French-Canadian circus company Cirque du Soleil for its marvelous productions that bring viewers into fantasy worlds with displays of stunning physical feats. But how do the people behind it live away from the spotlights?

Guy Laliberté, the company’s co-founder, has listed his handsome Montreal estate for $9.3 million, The Post has learned — and it’s quite the charmer.

Positioned on the distinguished Maplewood Avenue in the Outremont neighborhood at the base of Mount Royal — for which Montreal gets its name — the property spans more than 13,000 square feet across five meticulously designed levels.

Its stately stone façade and slate roof signal the grandeur that awaits within. An extensive renovation has imbued it with modern elegance.

The gated entryway. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
The living room with wall-to-wall windows. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties

This architecturally distinguished home spans over 13,000 square feet across five levels. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
The property features a stone façade, a slate roof and 50 rooms. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties

Featuring 50 rooms, the property includes eight bedrooms and a host of specialized spaces.

It was briefly listed for sale last October for $13.8 million.

The ground floor opens with an entrance hall leading to an office complete with a fireplace, a combined living room and library, and a bright, airy boudoir. A dining room designed for 20 guests adjoins a solarium, while a chef’s kitchen comes with a prep area.

The home includes plush entertaining areas. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
Custom molding and intricate artwork is seen throughout the home. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
The home theater. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties

The first floor, accessible via a grand staircase, hosts seven spacious bedrooms.

The top floor is devoted to the master suite, a retreat boasting city and mountain views, cathedral ceilings, dual walk-in closets, a boudoir and an expansive bathroom that features a carved stone bathtub and steam shower.

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It’s no surprise the entertainment amenities are robust. The first basement — yes, there are more than one — includes a full bar, a billiards room, a DJ booth, a home cinema, a gym and a 500-bottle wine cellar.

The kitchen. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
The lawn. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
One of eight bedrooms. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
One of six bathrooms. There are four powder rooms, as well. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties
A terrace. Profusion Immobilier/Forbes Global Properties

The second basement is equipped with advanced systems including geothermal technology, a generator and home automation.

The outdoor space mirrors the sophistication of the interior.

Co-founder of Cirque du Soleil Guy Laliberté. WireImage
Two aerial acrobats seen in Cirque du Soleil. Victoria – stock.adobe.com

Highlights include a covered terrace for dining and lounging, a gas-lit fireplace area and a discreet barbeque setup featuring an Argentine grill.

The listing is epresented by Marie-Noëlle Nadeau and Christina Miller of Profusion Immobilier Forbes Global Properties.

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