Curb Appeal Etobicoke ISSUE 05 2021 by THN Media

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 12 & 13

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Welcome to Suite 106 at The Kingsway Regent. The Kingsway Regent at 30 Anglesey Boulevard is a low rise, 5-storey, custom-designed Boutique Condominium that offers only 26 spacious suites and is conveniently located in the heart of Humber Valley Village.

The moment you turn onto Donnybrook Lane, you will know this is a place you and your family will feel right at home. Located in one of Etobicoke’s most sought-after neighborhoods, 4C Donnybrook Lane is a move-in-ready executive townhome in Montgomery Estates is surrounded by parks, golf clubs, and some of the areas top schools. It features a highly functional main floor layout with gleaming hardwood floors, a built-in speaker system, and a beautifully renovated, custom kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and plenty of natural light pouring through the hall.

Call Niels or Evan at 416.722.4723 for more details

Call Evan or Niels at 416.722.4723 for more details

RECENT SOLDS

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3 SUSSEX DRIVE has SOLD for the highest price ever recorded in Mimco for this type of home! We couldn’t be happier for our seller client and the lucky new owners that get to call this waterfront masterpiece home. Truly, a one-of-a-kind property!

Just steps to James Gardens & nestled in one of Etobicoke’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Recently reno’d and open concept living boasting quality finishes. Minimal stairs and 300+ sq ft of storage space + breezeway!

Old East York Village detached 2 bedroom brick bungalow with a private drive, garage. Raised living & dining room, eat-in kitchen, finished basement, short walk to stores on Coxwell Avenue, bus to subway, bike trails & parks.

Gorgeous 3+2 new renovation bungalow home situated in the mature neighbourhood of Applewood Heights. Beautifully designed open concept main floor wt pot lights, hardwood throughout. Huge kitchen with centre island, SS appliances.

Call Niels or Evan at 416.722.4723 for more details

Call Evan or Niels at 416.722.4723 for more details

THINKING ABOUT BUYING, SELLING OR INVESTING IN 2021? Contact us today to get started. 416.722.4723 l info@christensengroup.ca l christensengroup.ca

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PRINCESS ANNE MANOR Simply outstanding property! Wonderfully spacious, light filled and family friendly. Entertainers delight complete with inground saltwater pool and hot tub. Many upgrades and improvements to this sprawling bungalow. Fabulous lower level with second kitchen and walk up to garden. Great schools, shopping and access to all. 84 Abilene Drive

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This one rarely comes along. Preferred view, low floor. Two split bedroom suite with 2 - 4 piece baths. Bright living/dining with walkout to generous sized balcony. Eat-in kitchen. Flexible floorplan. Ample ensuite storage and one parking. Freshly painted. Demand building with full amenities and indoor access to groceries, shops & transit within the building. 1 Aberfoyle Crescent

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109 Brampton Road Wonderful family home situated on a premium lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees located near Richview Park. Gorgeous west-facing bay window that fills the living & dining rooms with unbelievable natural light. Lovely bright kitchen with new S/S appliances (2019) & quartz countertop. Stunning newly renovated bathrooms (August 2020) and a finished basement with an in-law suite complete with a kitchen/ separate entrance (potential second income). Incredibly convenient mud room, sunfilled backyard with deck & plenty of room for outdoor gatherings. Large private driveway with 2 car length garage. Steps from excellent schools, transit,grocery stores, coffee shops. This is the family home you’ve been searching for!

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Our family has worked with Nutan for a few years now, and It’s always been such a pleasure. From start to finish, Nutan has been so thoughtful and diligent, which helped our experience run smoothly even in spite of the current uncertainty (Covid). We really appreciated Nutan’s outstanding real-estate knowledge, and we found that it brought a lot of value in our journey to selling and finding our forever home. We are so grateful to have worked with Nutan, she always goes above and beyond what’s expected. Her commitment and professionalism is one of a kind. Thank you, Nutan! - Kelly, Skye, Avery, Cole McKendry-Eagles (and Cooper too!)

ISSUE 05 • 2021

SUMMER HOME

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$999,000

Updated bungalow with separate entrance and income unit potential. Steps to shops and restaurants along Bloor Street. Minutes walk to Sunnylea Junior school and parks.

21 Oldham Road Renovated bungalow in the heart of Princess Margaret.

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22 Cliveden Avenue • $1,999,000

4 The Kingsway, Suite 703 • $1,798,000

21 Lynngrove Avenue • Call for Details

Renovation in Sunnylea situated on a rare 50’ west-facing lot, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, new kitchen, spacious principal rooms, principal bedroom ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, sun-filled breakfast room/den overlooking garden, finished basement. Double garage and parking for lots of cars. Fantastic location 1 block to Bloor Street, subway, Kingsway shops, dining, pubs, cafes, Vintages LCBO. 20 minutes to Toronto centre and airports! See more at 22Cliveden.com

Luxury 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom in The Kingsway/Old Mill’s latest “flatiron” boutique condominium residence with exclusive concierge, valet and 24 hour security. This suite stands apart by its full- out luxury, efficient open concept layout, 10’ ceilings, balcony with BBQ outlet, the finest finishes and thousands spent on upgrades. Shop the fruit markets and delis of Bloor West Village or stroll/cycle along the Humber River. You will love this friendly, prestigious neighbourhood with its beautiful homes and grand trees! Subway at your doorstep and some of Toronto’s finest golf nearby. 2 parking and pet friendly! See more at 703-4TheKingsway.com

This Kingsway home is so beautiful and snuggly, your family will absolutely love it. It’s a solid renovation of the best quality, professionally designed and decorated combining comfort with style. Features a family-size eat-in kitchen with fireplace, main floor powder room, entertainment-sized principal rooms, glamorous principal bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite, fully finished lower level and garden room with fireplace for home office or teen hangout. It’s perfectly nestled away from traffic yet a few short blocks to Bloor Street, subway, dining, pubs, cafés, shops, library, recreation centre, skating, pool, parks and schools. Do not miss this! See more at 21Lynngrove.com

350 Wellington Street W, Suite G19 $1,200,000 The Soho Metropolitan! One of the largest in the building, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite is two units combined into one. Bright, open-concept living space with wall of windows and walk-out to fabulous 520 square foot terrace! This is where you want to be this summer! Beautiful chef’s kitchen with quartz waterfall countertop, large master suite with sitting area. Walk to the best of King & Queen West and all that downtown living has to offer!

62 Princeton Road • $1,499,000 Sweet little Kingsway starter or builder’s gem on one of our prettiest child-safe streets! 2 + 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate entrance to basement hints at income potential, 35’ x 120’ sunny, west-side lot. Fantastic location walking distance to all our great neighbourhood has to offer… subway, specialty shops dining, pubs, library, cinema, parks, great schools, rec centre with skating, swimming and gym. Comes with lots of friendly neighbours. Lots of possibilities so don’t miss out on this one! See more at 62 Princeton.com

The Kingsway

Over 35 Years of Success Selling Toronto TOP 0.5% in the City of Toronto Number of Sales & Sales Volume 2020* *MLS sales according to IMS Inc.

703-4 THE KINGSWAY $1,798,000 Luxury 2 bedroom/2 bath in The Kingsway/Old Mill’s latest “flatiron” boutique condominium residence with exclusive concierge, valet & 24 hour security. This suite stands apart by its full- out luxury, efficient open concept layout, 10’ ceilings, balcony with BBQ outlet, the finest finishes & thousands spent on upgrades. Shop the fruit markets & delis of Bloor West Village or stroll/cycle along the Humber River. You will love this friendly, prestigious neighbourhood with its beautiful homes & grand trees! Subway at your doorstep & some of Toronto’s finest golf nearby. 2 parking & pet friendly! See more at 703-4TheKingsway.com

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3 Queen Mary's Drive

Stately centre hall Grande Dame on a premium street in the Kingsway! Old English world charm/craftsmanship throughout this beauty. Large formal living and dining rooms, renovated kitchen, pretty family room with wall to wall windows and fireplace, main floor plus upper-level dens/offices, beautiful primary with multiple closets plus 5pc ensuite. Third-floor suite with large bed and bath - perfect for teen or nanny. Finished lower level. Landscaped yards with fountain plus upper sitting area. Double garage conversion to heated play/office. This one truly has it all!

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9 Highgate Road

It's all high fives on Highgate! Very pretty, renovated home in the Kingsway on the family-friendly street. Shows like a dream! Formal living room with wood fireplace, open concept dining room with walkout to the new deck and lovely gardens. Renovated kitchen with stool bar. 3 generous beds, reno'd baths and fab lower level. Many updates throughout. 10 steps to catch the bus to LK school and an easy walk to Bloor. This is your chance!

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AVOCADO + PISTACHIO BROWNIES Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 12

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FOR THE BROWNIE • 125 mL (1/2 cup) melted butter • 310 mL (1 1/4 cup) sugar • 125 mL (1/2 cup) cocoa powder • 2 eggs • 1 avocado from Mexico, puréed • 5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla extract • 125 mL (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour • 125 mL (1/2 cup) toasted and crushed pistachios (for garnish) • Sea salt, to taste (for garnish)

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 170 °C (325 °F). Butter and line an 8” square pan.

FOR THE CHOCOL ATE ICING • 1 avocado, puréed • 250 mL (1 cup) icing sugar • 180 mL (3/4 cup) cocoa powder • 5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla extract • 15 mL (1 tbsp) boiling water

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FINANCIAL

WHAT IS DEPOSIT PROTECTION FOR?

DEPOSIT PROTECTION

TAKES THE STRESS OUT OF BUYING NEW HOMES Are you planning on buying a new-build house or condominium unit this year? Prices of new homes have gone up in recent years, and so has the amount required for deposits. Fortunately, deposit protection can offer peace of mind as you shop for your new dream home. Deposits for newly built homes are protected under Ontario’s new home warranty program, which is administered by Tarion. Coverage has recently been increased and expanded to provide buyers with even more protection.

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Deposit protection covers you in cases where your builder goes bankrupt or fundamentally breaches your agreement. It also applies in situations where you exercise a statutory right to terminate the purchase agreement, such as when completion of your home is extended beyond the latest allowable date in the addendum section.

DEPOSITS ON FREEHOLD HOMES If the price of your new freehold home is $600,000 or less, your deposit is covered for up to $60,000. For example, if the price of the home you’re buying is $550,000 and you put down $60,000, your entire deposit is protected. If it’s over $600,000, you’re protected for 10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $100,000.

DEPOSITS ON CONDOMINIUMS If you’re looking to buy a condo unit, you benefit from two levels of deposit?protection. To begin with, your deposit is protected by the trust provisions of the Condominium Act. Under the act, your builder must hold your deposit money in a trust account. As a second level of protection, if for some reason your deposit was not placed in trust, the new home warranty provides protection for up to $20,000.

UPGR ADES AND EXTR AS Deposit protection now covers other payments related to your new home within the above limits, such as those you make for upgrades and extras like hardwood flooring or granite counters. Knowing the money you put down is protected makes the thought of buying a pre-construction house or condo a lot less daunting. Find more information at tarion.com. ◆ newscanada.com

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Exceptional location and centre hall plan with large principal rooms, formal living and dining, main floor study, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with solid wood cabinets and granite counters. Walkout to deck and mature yard.

THOMPSON ORCHARD 16 BRENTWOOD ROAD SOUTH

Picturesque 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is mere steps to Bloor Street West and the Kingsway. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms, maple hardwood floors, sunken family room with walkout to deck, patio and detached garage. Generous primary bedroom with wall-to-wall closets and 3 piece ensuite bathroom.

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NEW TORONTO 103 SIXTH STREET

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END UNIT TOWNHOME 1602 - 12 SUDBURY STREET

Rarely available 3 bedroom end unit townhome by Brookfield. Sun-drenched layout, remodeled kitchen, renovated baths, new roof. Built-in garage with interior entrance, ground floor laundry, two terraces. A walker and commuter’s dream.

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Timeless 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom with modern updates and original charm. Falcon kitchen and cabinetry throughout. Walkout to patios, gardens, covered outdoor kitchen, and a detached tandem garage.

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