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A Rare Find In The Historical Neighborhood Of Kempenfelt Village. Beautiful 1/2 + Acre Property, Two Story, 5 Bdrm Home With 3100 Sq Ft Of Living Space. Steps Away From Johnson Beach, Barrie Yacht Club & North Shore Trail. Replaced Infrastructure Since 2003. 4 Gas Fireplaces, Fenced Front & Back, 24Ft x 38Ft Shop With 10Ft Door. Super Private, All Front Decks, All Sunrooms Are Southern Exposure. Min From Downtown, Schools, RVH, Georgian College & Public Transit. Check It Out!

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$489,900 NEW YEAR NEW BEGINNING Terrific family home nestled on over 1/2 acre in town lot (100ft x 250ft). Featuring 3 plus 1 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow. Large principal rooms. Open concept kitchen & dining area combination with walk out to yard. Master bdrm with newly renovated 3 pc ensuite. Wood flooring throughout upper level. Bay windows in living rm & kit. Sep entrances to lower level which features 1 bdrm, newly renovated 4 pc bath & open concept living rm/kitchen. Laminate flooring. Minutes to conservation area & school.

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STAYNER - This 1 bdrm, 1 bath home is packed with upgrades, too many to list. Located along the historic Train Trail, which is popular among walkers & bicyclists. Lowmaintenance living at its finest for yourself. See it today. Text R615335 to 52187

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WEST BAYFIELD BARRIE 4 bdrm family home. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, public transit, park schools & Highway 400. Open concept eat-in kitchen & main floor family room with W/O to deck with hot tub & fully fenced backyard. Text R585795 to 52187

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GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Zoning allows for commercial & residential use. This home plus large barn exudes charm & character with access to amenities & parking for multiple vehicles. 3 bdrms, large country kit & 1.5 baths. Text R639168 to 52187

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INNISFIL Stylish Multi-Level Home W/1776 Sqft Of Fin Living Space. 4 Bdrms / 5 Pc Semi En-Suite. Kitchen Features Rich Colored Cabinets, Pantry, Extensive Counter Space, SS Appl & W/O To Custom Deck. Lower Level Family Room W/ Modern Grey Flooring, Gas FP & Over-Sized Windows. Text R632257 to 52187

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$1,225,000 62 ACRE FARM - CRAIGHURST Century farm house, lg addition, set back from road. Inground pool, barn, drive shed, fenced enclosure, inlaw apt, double garage, 1st time offered for this 1862 homestead. Penetanguishene Rd. MLS 30606159

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$1,200,000 EXECUTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD - STONEGATE 2 ½ storey 5,000 sf ft home on a private 1 acre treed lot, pool. 3 mins to Barrie. 5 bdrms, 4 baths, main floor office, 3rd floor bdrm/play area/nanny’s space or studio. Edgecombe Terr. MLS 30613261

$999,800 POPULAR LOCATION Min to Barrie, stone & brick bungalow, finished w/o lower level (ideal in-law). 9’ ceilings, open concept plan, 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths, 3 car garage, 2 decks & patio. Many recent improvements. Glenhuron Dr. MLS 30615079

$899,000 INSPIRED PLAN - MIDHURST Open concept, 2 storey vaulted ceilings in front & in back in the spa/games rm w/window wall. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, fin lower level, covered porches, mature trees, 3 F/P’s, heated flrs. Willow Landing Rd. MLS 30593600

$549,800 UPDATED LEGAL DUPLEX Over $50,000 spent on updates, 2 electrical panels & meters, 4 bdrms up, 1 down in sep ent apt, 2 laundries, 10 appliances, 16x18’ deck + unistone patio. Close to Hwy 400, schools, hospital & amenities. Ottaway Ave. MLS 30609287

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$799,000 PRESTIGIOUS WATERFRONT COMMUNITY Building lot in sought after enclave across from Lake Simcoe/Kempenfelt Bay. 218’ x 677’, 3.4 acre. Build your dream home in this exclusive area, an hour from Toronto. Shoreview Dr. MLS 30613281

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$839,000 GORGEOUS 5 ACRE PROPERTY North of Midhurst, views over fields from front porch, forestbehind, heated shop, pool, 3 sheds, set back from the road. F/P, hardwood, French doors, wainscoting & detailing. Old Second Rd S. MLS 30605309

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$699,000 McKENZIE ISLAND, POINTE AU BARIL Cottage on 9.54 acres, 2010’ frontage, gorgeous bay, deep water, sheltered access, easy boating from Pointe au Baril marinas & Ojibway Club. 4 buildings (2 are bunkies) 2 kitchens, 2 washrooms, sleeps 10+. MLS 30587744

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Improve Your Home’s Air Quality You may think about air pollution while you’re running alongside a busy road or strolling to your favorite coffee shop, but do you ever think about the pollutants inside your home? Between sleep and home hangouts, the majority of your time is spent between your own four walls. According to Aire Serv, you should regularly change the HVAC filter in your home to help improve indoor air quality. For ease, stock up on a few filters at a time and plan to check the filter monthly. Other considerations to keep in mind include:

Dust and vacuum often. It’s easy to put off dusting and vacuuming, but removing dust means you get rid of one of your home’s most prevalent pollutants. Instead of a feather duster, use a wet rag or electrostatic cloth to trap dust instead of spreading it around. When you vacuum, turn the thermostat setting to ON so the fan blows continuously, drawing up dusty air and filtering it before sending it back into the air you breathe.

Avoid chemicals. Everything from cleaning products and air fresheners to personal care items give off harmful vapors that become trapped in your home. Avoid chemically laden products and choose non-toxic, non-aerosol, unscented products instead to promote good indoor air quality.

Utilize existing spot ventilation around your home. For example, run the bathroom exhaust fan when you shower and clean; flip on the kitchen range vent when you cook and clean; and turn on the laundry room exhaust vent when clothes are drying. These habits help you eliminate pollutants at the source.

The air filter in your furnace should be cleaned or replaced at least once every three months. Irritants and allergens such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites and more build up in dirty filters, increasing exposure and worsening the effects on those with sensitivities.

If your furnace uses natural gas, propane or oil to keep your house warm, the air quality in your home could become contaminated by dangerous carbon monoxide gas. If not properly and adequately ventilated, its build-up in your home can be deadly.

Run an air cleaner. A small portable air cleaner is perfect for your bedroom at night while you sleep. This device collects airborne dust and debris, leaving the air cleaner than ever. If you opt for a wholehouse model, it replaces the air filter. This type of installation is known to decrease asthma and allergy symptoms.

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1089 ANNA MARIA AVE., INNISFIL 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom home with newer - furnace, windows, shingles, attic insulation. Double car garage with rear entry. Fenced large level lot with a 12 x 24 ft deck and no neighbours behind. Extra large master, fully finished lower level, main floor powder room. Text R637967 to 52187

$2,150 / MONTH

42 WESTMINSTER CIRCLE, BARRIE 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom home. 2658 sqq ft of beautiful living space. No carpet in this executive home near the GO station. Rent includes garage, parking, private laundry, gas, water (hydro extra). Basement is not included. Text R629290 to 52187

$1,800 / MONTH

66 BAYVIEW DRIVE, BARRIE 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathrooms, 1500 sq ft, private laundry, full private access to 2 car garage with inside entry, no carpet throughout. Great area close to hwy 400 and Allandale GO station. Bright upper level includes gas, water and 50% of hydro, walk out deck from living room and master bedroom. Text R629288 to 52187

$1,425 / MONTH

29 WATSON DR., BARRIE ALL INCLUSIVE, 2 Bedroom lower level of home. Nicely updated, featuring granite counter top kitchen. New 3 pc bathroom, laminate flooring. No carpet in this home. Single car garage included in rent. Shared laundry. Text R629291 to 52187

List your house for as low as 1.25%

Plus co-operating brokerage commission

*Advertised Rates are not available by All Registrants of Your Choice Realty Corp. Commission Rates are subject to HST. *savings are based on hypothetical 2.5% list and 2.5% cooperating broker fees

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R. Sharon Smith Sales Representative www.barriehomes.ca PRESIDENT'S GOLD AWARD

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299 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 7Y9

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$998,000 HISTORICAL ROOTS in a NEW YEAR - This home is an opportunity! 48+ acres workable farm, century home with spacious rooms (updates), 5 bedrooms, finished lower level, Barn, Drive Shed, Silo, Workshop. Minutes to highway. Inherit a Legacy. Text R446109 to 52187

$768,000 TRANSITION INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH TRADITION - in the village of Shanty Bay. Fabulous .8 acre lot, over 3000 sq ft living space, room for the entire family! This is a perfect B&B scenario. Zoning is already in place with the TWP. Landcaped, in ground pool, gardens, 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms (separate living quarters). Own a piece of history. Text R446113 to 52187

$718,000 TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR with all it's possibilities - two lots being sold as one parcel, fronting onto Penetanguishene Road and Horseshoe Valley Road, in the village of Craighurst. Close to highway, ski, gold, all amenities. The only limit is your imagination! Text R446135 to 52187

$235,000 MAKE A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - then build your home! Lovely vacant lot, over one acre, in the village of Hawkestone. Minutes to yacht club, walking trails & general store. Easy highway access located between Barrie & Orillia. Your Dream Starts Here. Text R446104 to 52187

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