Curb Appeal Etobicoke - ISSUE 08 • 2023

CALL ME FOR A COMPLIMENTARY, CONFIDENTIAL HOME EVALUATION - 416-817-3747

DOWNSVIEW

Spacious & stunning 5-level backsplit, with 3+2 bedrooms & ample living space, this property is ideal for families of all sizes. The main level kitchen, breakfast area, living, dining & family room areas create an inviting ambiance. The expansive backyard is perfect for summer BBQs, gardening, or playing. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping centers, & easy access to HWY 401.

SUNNYLEA

Rarely available ravine lot! This spacious & charming 3+2 bedroom bungalow offers breathtaking views & a backyard oasis. Natural light floods the home & has plenty of room for everyone with 3 bedrooms on the main level & two on the lower. With separate living quarters on the lower level, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for both relaxation & potential rental income. Situated in a desirable neighborhood with easy access to schools, parks, grocery stores, HWYs & walking distance

ROCKCLIFFE-SMYTHE

3 bedroom semi-detached home awaits you! With a side entrance to the basement there are endless possibilities, along with a convenient second kitchen, adding incredible value to this home. The upper level is dedicated to three comfortable bedrooms, providing privacy and personal space for every family member. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this well-maintained home offers easy access to schools, parks, grocery stores, and public transportation.

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnmedia.com

PRESIDENT James james@thnmedia.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnmedia.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnmedia.com

ADVERTISING SALES Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thnmedia.com

ADVERTISING SALES Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thnmedia.com

CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dereck ADDIE dereck@thnmedia.com

CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dereck dereck@thnmedia.com

WEB DESIGN Bryce LYNAS bryce@thnmedia.com

WEB DESIGN Bryce LYNAS bryce@thnmedia.com

ADMINISTRATION

Diana LYNAS

ADMINISTRATION Diana LYNAS diana@thnmedia.com

PRINTING Dollco

PRINTING Dollco Curb

Curb Appeal Magazine is published monthly and delivered to homes in Etobicoke by Canada Post, agreement #41362062.

THN Media

Mississauga, ON, Canada L5L 1X2

curbappealmagazine.ca DISCLAIMER:

facebook.com/curbappealmagazine instagram.com/curbappealmagazine

facebook.com/curbappealmagazine instagram.com/curbappealmagazine

DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine

49 Learmont Drive

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED GRILLING STRAWBERRIES?

THIS HEARTY, HEALTHY SALAD FEATURES THE RICH FLAVOURS OF GRILLED STRAWBERRIES AND ASPARAGUS. A BASE OF FREEKEH GRAINS (A TYPE OF WHEAT HARVESTED WHILE THE GRAIN IS STILL YOUNG AND GREEN) ADDS NUTTY TASTE AND TEXTURE, THOUGH YOU CAN USE QUINOA, FARRO OR BULGUR WHEAT INSTEAD.

GRILLED STRAWBERRY AND ASPARAGUS FREEKEH SALAD

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (200 g) California strawberries

• 6-8 stalks of asparagus

• ¾ cup (255 g) cooked freekeh (½ cup or 100 g dry)

• 1 tbsp (20 g) shaved/grated Parmesan cheese or 6-8 shaved pieces

• 1 tbsp (20 g) walnuts, toasted (optional) and chopped

• ½ tbsp (7½ ml) olive oil plus ½ tbsp (7½ ml) for drizzle

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

• 2 skewers, soaked in cold water if wooden

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1 Turn on the grill and set it to medium heat.

STEP 2 While the grill is preheating, cook freekeh according to package directions.

STEP 3 Clean, wash and dry asparagus stems. Place asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Place asparagus on grill and cook for 15 minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved.

STEP 4 While asparagus is cooking, clean and dry whole strawberries (leaving stems intact) and thread onto skewers. Place on grill for 2-3 minutes or until the strawberries are just soft. Remove from skewers; remove the stems and cut into halves or quarters.

STEP 5 When asparagus is cooked, remove from grill and allow to cool. Chop into 1-inch pieces.

STEP 6 In a large bowl, gently toss cooked freekeh, plus the strawberries, asparagus and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with freshly grated or shaved Parmesan. ◆ newscanada.com

EPITOME OF LUXURY & CHIC ELEGANCE

A QUINTESSENTIAL CONDO LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY... TURNKEY...

First offering for resale since construction. This extraordinary penthouse suite truly offers the ultimate in refined condominium living. The original owner spared no expense in upgrading all the finishes throughout to create a most luxurious ambiance. Slab marble, Marana cabinetry. Panoramic golf course views from every room as well as the downtown skyline. Grand 1,200 square foot professionally landscaped terrace with gourmet outdoor BBQ centre. Stunning open concept living room and dining rooms with a fireplace and walls of windows. Cosy main floor family room. Chef’s Kitchen with a separate entrance to the corridor.

Sumptuous primary bedroom features: fireplace, private terrace, dual walk-in closets, abundant built-in cabinets & palatial ensuite bathroom. A second bedroom offers its own three piece ensuite bath and balcony. Glamorous foyer and convenient powder room. Rarely available parking for three cars right next to elevators. Supersized 227 sq ft locker. This fully furnished suite has it all. Quiet boutique building near all amenities and just 5 minutes to the international airport. Building amenities include; 24 hour concierge, pool/spa, party room, gym & guest suites. By appointment only for qualified buyers.

FLOW HOUSE

By Dubbeldam Architecture | Photography by Riley Snelling

D

ubbeldam Architecture + Design unveils

Flow House, a semi-detached Victorian house in midtown Toronto that has been reconfigured for a creative couple and their children. The transformation of the 130-year-old home included adding additional living space on the back and top of the home, improving connections to the outdoors, and updating the interior and rear yard for contemporary living. The traditional front façade remains, while the interior is now a meaningful reflection of the family’s unique personalities, vocations, and shared experiences.

PROJECT DETAILS

TEAM:

LOCATION: Toronto, ON

SIZE: 2,500 sq ft

CONTRACTOR: DDF Contracting Ltd.

CONSULTANTS: Blackwell Structural Engineers

Though less than five meters wide, with an added area of only 230-square-meters, the home now seems much larger through a strategy of compression and expansion. Narrowed interstitial spaces enclose, creating a feeling of compression, then open to larger spaces with lofty ceilings. And throughout there are moments of surprise and delight – the merging of interior and exterior spaces, the introduction of natural light in unexpected places, and the playful sculpting of elements that establish an organic quality to the home. ▹

Heather Dubbeldam, Andrew Snow, Krystal Kramer, Scott Sampson, Gigi Presentey, Omkar Kulkarni

Referencing one homeowner’s profession as a ceramicist, the notion of tactility and craft permeates the home through materials, forms, patterns, and textures. Suggesting a complementary hybrid of Scandinavian and Mediterranean influences, the wood cabinetry, screens, and flooring in warm white oak are accented by concrete and Carrara marble sinks, antiqued brass fixtures, and hand-molded clay pendants. A clean backdrop of white walls and shelving provides a blank canvas to showcase the family’s collection of art, tapestries, and sculpture from local artists, along with artifacts gathered during travels abroad and the owner’s own ceramics. Colour animates the interstitial spaces of the home –terra cotta tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern in the entry foyer, and a wall of geometric cerulean blue tiles defines the bar between the kitchen and dining room.

Underpinned by an aesthetic of fluid contours – a deliberate contrast to the rectilinear floorplan – the house’s interior elements appear sculpted rather than built. The helical staircase connecting all four floors is a focal point that expresses the home’s sense of flow. Awash in natural light from the skylight above, the winding balustrade and natural oak treads cast shifting shadows throughout the day.

“Curvilinear forms are employed throughout,” says firm principal, Heather Dubbeldam. “Arched openings between rooms incite anticipation as they frame views of what lies beyond, resonating with curved walls, display nooks, the kitchen island and banquette, further enhancing the house’s sculptural sensibility.”

In addition to utilizing the latest sustainable systems and materials to promote well-being, large windows and skylights provide abundant light, natural ventilation, and connections to the outdoors. Mahogany-framed, floor-toceiling sliding glass doors on the third floor provide access to a roof deck, while a similarly lofty door in the kitchen opens to the furnished back patio.

Similar spatial strategies continue in the design of the rear yard. The volumes of charcoal-coloured panels that comprise the new rear façade are stepped back on multiple planes to create a roof deck and recessed entrance. In the back garden, compression and expansion is further explored through narrowed planting beds that open to wider spaces designed for play, dining, and relaxation. The wooden pergola, brick pavers, and ochre outdoor furniture are a nod to the various temperate climates the family has experienced together, while the landscaping of lush plantings provide interest year-round. For more information - dubbeldam.ca ◆

ONYX COLLECTION IN NATURAL STONE

LUMINAIRE AUTHENTIK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW ONYX COLLECTION.

The design team has worked with skilled craftsmen to transform this stone from Mexico into lighting fixtures. Inspired by biophilic design, ONYX combines raw stone with a sculptural and timeless style. Available in a selection of wall sconces, ceiling fixtures, and pendants, this collection is offered in five different tones: white, dark amber, light amber, rust, and barista, in the Nopal, Arche, Krema, and NOS collections.

“The ONYX collection aligns with our vision to develop products with innovative and creative designs,” explains Maude Rondeau, Founder and President of Luminaire Authentik. “Each luminaire is like a work of art, and is unique and distinctive due to the texture and natural colour of each stone, carefully selected and cut.”

The new collection starts at $385 and is available at the Montreal, Quebec, and Toronto boutiques, as well as through Luminaire Authentik’s online store at www.luminaireauthentik.com/en/onyx/ ◆

EACH LUMINAIRE IS LIKE A WORK OF ART, AND IS UNIQUE AND DISTINCTIVE DUE TO THE TEXTURE AND NATURAL COLOUR OF EACH STONE, CAREFULLY SELECTED AND CUT.

$2,299,000

Roncesvalles Grande Dame! 2.5 Storey Detached Century Building in High Demand Roncesvalles Village. Regal Curb Appeal with Inviting Front Porch, Four Character Filled Suites Offering a Blend of Original Charm & Modern Updates. Original Staircase & Bannister, Hardwood Floors, Period Baseboard & Trim, 2 Ornate Fireplaces, 2 Bedroom Lower Suite + Three 1 Bedroom Suites Above Grade, Rooftop Balconies, Updated Mechanics, Thermal Windows, Roofing Etc. Large 24’ x 123’ Lot w/3 Car Parking, High Demand Rental Pocket, 3 Blocks to High Park, Close Proximity to TTC, Roncesvalles, King & Queen West Shopping & Entertainment, Lakeshore Trails.

307 Pacific avenue

Stately 2.5 Storey Victorian Multiplex On Coveted Pacific Avenue, Circa 1888 Detached With Period Brick Facade, Inviting Front Porch, 6 Well Designed Suites, Stained Glass, Interior & Mechanical Renovation In 2006, Over 3,500Sq.Ft Finished On 4 Levels. Roof, 3rd Floor Deck & Suite Updates 2021, 6 Hydro Meters, 5 Gas Meters, Convenient Coin Op Laundry, Multiple Decks & Outdoor Space For Tenants, Property Leased: $118.5K Gross Income, $13.5K Expenses, $105K Net Income. 4.57% Cap Rate At List. Low Maintenance 25’ X 78’ Landscaped Lot. Short Stroll To The Junction & Bloor West Village Shopping/Entertainment, High Park, TTC.

junction

42

$2,199,000 SWANSEA

Swansea Triplex Gem! Massive 2 Storey Detached Overlooking Grenadier Pond. Three Renovated Executive Level Suites Offering Generous Room Sizes & Loads of Natural Light. This Seven Bedroom Property Consists of Two Large 2 Bedroom Suites, and One 3 Bedroom Suite. Renovated Kitchens w/Shaker Cabinetry & Quartz Counters, Timeless 4pc. Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Oversize Balconies, Common Laundry Room, Generous 45’ x 80’ lot w/2 Car Garage & 4 Additional Driveway Spots, On-Demand Hot Water Boiler, Re-Wired w/ Separate Hydro Meters. Close Proximity to High Park, Lakeshore Trails, TTC, Gardiner, Airport, Bloor West Village & Roncesvalles.

ST. GEORGE’S GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Much admired bespoke residence in a landmark location overlooking the fairways. One owner. Dramatic curb appeal with dual cobblestone driveways, walled courtyard and garage parking for 8 cars. Exceptional quality of construction and attention to detail. Baronial living room with vaulted beamed ceilings, massive hearth & two floor to ceiling bay windows. Richly panelled library. Formal dining room & handsome family room with period detailing both open to grand terrace. Sun filled kitchen with greenhouse dinette. Vaulted, beamed ceiling in primary bedroom offering an elegant ensuite bath & dressing room opens to both a terrace and balcony. Five additional bedrooms + 3 baths. 4 log burning fireplaces. Mature hardwood canopy, elevated frontage. Level tableland at rear. From all elevations, this home has a commanding presence. One of the city’s many signature properties, routinely entrusted to the Pettigrew Group for resale. $7,950,000

BELVALE AVENUE Superior Kingsway Opportunity

Gracious English Tudor style on a picturesque tree lined avenue. First offering in over forty years. What an opportunity in this renowned & prestigious ivy league community. TTC and all that Bloor Street West has to offer at your doorstep. Timeless rebuild/ renovation offers: 9 foot ceilings, approximately 4000 square feet of living space over three floors, two fireplaces, 4 bedrooms + 3.5 bathrooms, main floor family room adjoins chef style design kitchen, skylite staircase, 3/4” oak flooring & cornice moldings, 2nd floor laundry room, 200 amp electrical service, self contained lower level nanny, apartment or in-law suite, attached garage. 38’x120’ lot. Enjoy as is, or update as desired to your own personal taste. This home already offers the most sought after layout and design popular today. If interested, please reserve your private appointment to view it with The Pettigrew Group. Offered at just $ 2,748,000