Curb Appeal Etobicoke - ISSUE 09 • 2023

55 Edenvale Crescent $4,195,000

west-facing lot backing on prestigious St. George’s Golf. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths. Comes with an oldfashioned vibe with lots of big rooms, big space, and WOW this spectacular backyard with inground pool, waterfall, putting green, and grand old trees all add up to family fun and making your own happy traditions. Sun shines in everywhere. A five-star location in the Richview Secondary School catchment area, 15 minutes to airport and near the up-and-coming Crosstown LRT. www.55Edenvale.com

80’ x 150’

9 Bannon Avenue $3,350,000

A fall-in-love Kingsway storybook house, PHD designed and tucked away behind a beautiful garden. Follow the pathway of original Chicago pavers to an old-fashioned front porch and inside to a charming surprise. Newly reno’d, 3 bedrooms on main level and an upper loft boasting an entire primary suite with sitting room & private balcony in the trees. Around the corner from Kingsway mansions, 2 blocks to Lambton Kingsway JM School, family park with pool, tennis, skating & baseball. Stroll to subway & Bloor St. shops. www.9Bannon.com

131 The Kingsway Coming Soon

Noticeably one of the most beautiful homes in the Kingsway! Custom built for the owner by T. Gornik Build/Design Ltd, known for their excellence in design & construction, this is a stand-out! Grand entertainment space, high ceilings, highest quality craftsmanship & luxury finishes throughout. Features include a big family kitchen surrounded by windows with every top-line appliance you can dream of, separate family room with hearth & cherrywood built-ins, gracious dining room, luxurious primary suite. Near subway, great schools, dining, shops. 20 minutes to airports, financial/theatre districts.

Own a little piece of Barbados!

Royal Westmoreland is a luxury resort with world-class amenities & is located at the heart of the Barbados west coast in 750-acres of tropical landscape. Fractional ownership is a purchasing option now available at this prestigious resort & is selling fast. Features include Championship-class Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course with scenic ocean views, private Beach Club with seafront dining, floodlit tennis courts, colonial-style open air clubhouse, ever popular Rum Shack & so much more, You have to experience it to appreciate the wonder & beauty of this magical place. Includes very happy people. Contact me for details.

1 Aberfoyle Cres, Suite #311 $1,299,000

This is a 10+++! Prestigious Kingsway-on-the-park & fully renovated with delightful & peaceful views of trees, green space & tennis. It’s a happy setting, the perfect floor level, sun-filled with windows all around bringing the sunshine in. Enjoy the open concept living space, chef’s kitchen, dining area by the window, glamorous primary suite with built-in cupboards & luxurious ensuite. This premiere west end building offers direct access to subway & shopping concourse with Sobey’s Urban Fresh Grocers, steak house, Bloor St. dining & pubs. Split 2 bedroom model, 1589 sq.ft, 2 parking. 20 Minutes to financial/theatre districts & airports. Beautiful suite, premiere building & awesome location! Do not miss this, you will love it!

NORSEMAN HEIGHTS

This charming 1 & 3/4 storey home is perfectly suited for first-time homebuyers or for those looking for a prime building lot. Located in the wonderful neighborhood of Norseman Heights with a greatsized lot and ample space for a growing family or guests. Conveniently located close to Bloor St W, which offers an array of restaurants, cafes, groceries, banks, and more!

GLEN AGAR

With your personal touch this 3 bedroom home will be the perfect fit. Nestled on a quiet crescent, this home offers a peaceful and serene setting, creating a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Step inside and be impressed by the spacious floorplan, thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and functionality, providing ample room for all your lifestyle needs.

HIGH PARK NORTH

Elegant 2 storey Victorian home, in the high demand neighbourhood of High Park North/The Junction. With 4 +1 bedrooms there is plenty of space for a growing family, while the main floor is perfect for hosting get togethers with family and friends. Prime location, within easy walking distance to esteemed schools, lively array of shops and eateries found in Bloor West Village and the Junction and close to Runnymede and High Park subway stations.

PRINCESS ANNE MANOR

2090 St Clair Avenue West

An absolutely adorable cottage-like gem! Perfect alternative to a condo. Home super sweet home. Checks all the boxes…Generous bedroom, 4 piece bathroom, walk-in closet, incredible private backyard/patio, garage and private parking, full/high unfinished basement with a rough-in for a 2nd bathroom. What a fantastic location, 10++. Walk to stockyard shops, restaurants, big-box stores, LCBO, bank,transit, park. Very unique and special space. A rare floor plan.

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TESTIMONIAL

During this volatile time in the real estate market, selling my house seemed like a daunting task. I’m a hairstylist and Nutan Brown has been a client for years. We already have a great relationship so of course my first choice for my realtor! The process was easy and fun. The pictures were amazing and sold in 6 days. Thank you for being my friend and agent. Me, Dug and Stevie will miss you!

14 FAMILY FUNCTIONAL 12 ARTICHOKE + FRIED CAPER SPHAGHETTI

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9 BANNON AVENUE, ETOBICOKE

A fall-in-love Kingsway storybook house, PHD designed and tucked away behind a beautiful garden. Follow the pathway of original Chicago pavers to an old-fashioned front porch and inside to a charming surprise. Newly reno’d, 3 bedrooms on main level and an upper loft boasting an entire primary suite with sitting room & private balcony in the trees. Around the corner from Kingsway mansions, 2 blocks to Lambton Kingsway JM School, family park with pool, tennis, skating & baseball. Stroll to subway & Bloor St. shops. $3,350,000

See more at www.9Bannon.com

ARTICHOKE + FRIED CAPERSpaghetti

DIRECTIONS

STEP ONE: Cook pasta according to package instructions.

STEP TWO: While the pasta is cooking, drain the capers and pat very dry. In a large pan at mediumhigh, add 1 tbsp of the sun-dried tomato oil, and then the capers. Roll around in pan and fry until browned, and crispy about 2-4 minutes.

STEP THREE: Remove capers to a dry paper towel. In same large pan, add remaining 3 tbsp oil, and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until golden. Add the artichokes, and thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Keep on low heat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4

STEP FOUR: Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

STEP FIVE: Add the reserved pasta water to the oil mixture and bring to a quick boil for 1-2 minutes so sauce thickens slightly.

STEP SIX: Add the cooked (unrinsed) spaghetti to the pan and using tongs, gently stir into sauce to coat.

STEP SEVEN: Plate your pasta in a large serving dish or into individual servings and top with the capers, and garnish generously with the lemon zest, parmesan and fresh ground pepper.

After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist. She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto. Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 125ml jar capers, fried

• 1/2 680ml jar of artichokes, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1/2 270ml jar thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, plus 4 tbsp reserved oil from jar

• 375g package of whole grain spaghetti

• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest

• Grated parmesan cheese

• Fresh ground pepper

COOK'S

• No need to salt the sauce as the capers and artichokes have enough salt to flavour well.

• For extra protein you could add a can of flaked tuna, but don’t let this dish fool you - there is 12g of protein per serving in whole grain pasta! ◆

JANETTE MITCHELL -

Photography by Janette Mitchell

FAMILY FUNCTIONAL

By Jason Stacey | Photography by Kiely Ramos

For the kitchen, Ana focused on a layout that gave this busy family the ability to cook together, sit down at the island and have meals together without feeling cramped. The original kitchen was small and the lack of storage was always an issue. The new layout gave them the additional storage they needed including tall pantries that had convenient interior slide out drawers and also clever storage to hide counter top appliances.

As for the design, the client wanted durable finishes with minimal maintenance. Ana decided on porcelain tops and backsplash for a modern look. She then introduced brass finishes in the hardware, lighting, and faucet accentuated by a stunning brass sink.

Located in a beautiful neighbourhood close to the lake in Oakville, this older home was in the initial stages of a massive renovation and the kitchen was the main priority.

“The original kitchen plan had a tiny island that would serve the family’s lifestyle, but it wasn’t ideal,” remarked Ana. “After reviewing the plan, I proposed a large island where they could eat as a family and also host their friends and extended family. Creating a larger kitchen that was functional and also looked good was key.”

Not stopping there, Ana saw the need for a re-design of other areas of the home that were part of the renovation.

“I also proposed a re-design of their ceiling in the family and dining room. Because they were tearing down walls to make this an open concept home, rooms needed some form of definition other than walls. We designed the family room from the dining room with a more detailed ceiling design and some great light fixtures.”

The homeowners knew that if they were going to go through the trouble of renovating, they wanted more than just a band-aid reno. After reviewing Ana’s proposal, they were so happy that she delivered more than what they were told was possible. They immediately hired Micieli Design to design the rest of their home. Now faced with a tight timeline, Ana and her team had to fast track the project and get a jump on it so that they had a plan and clear vision of what the design was.

WHEN ANA FROM MICIELI DESIGN WAS BROUGHT IN TO LOOK OVER THE HOMEOWNERS KITCHEN PLAN WHICH THEIR CABINET MAKER HAD DESIGNED, SHE KNEW THERE WAS MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.

In a bold move, Ana swapped the locations of the family room and dining room which meant they had to move the corner fireplace (a designers nightmare) and centre it in the new family room. In need of a focal point with storage, two custom built-in units were designed on either side of the new stone mantel.

As for the ceiling, the client was hesitant on the addition of a ceiling design because the ceilings were only 8 feet high. In the end, the new ceiling design completely transformed the room gave a much needed feeling of extra height.

“As for the light fixture, I wanted one that was abstract in shape and not tall due to the short height of the ceilings,” remarked Ana. “In the end, we chose a beautiful fixture that was suitable for the room and didn’t obstruct the TV.”

Lastly, the client had requested some bold colour be used in the colour scheme, so Ana introduced it as a neutral on the sofas then used some colourful accessories throughout, keeping with the blue, grey and gold colour scheme. ▹

POWDER ROOM

Powder rooms are often small and overlooked in home renovations but Ana wanted to create a wow factor that would be remembered. A statement vanity was added as well as some pattern in the floor tile, a type of tile which the client fell in love with while travelling to Spain the year before.

DINING ROOM

After relocating the dinging room, Ana wanted statement lighting that was modern and grabbed your attention right when you walked in the room. Art was brought in to feel fun and spark conversation while furniture with durable finishes was added that could hold up to many dinner parties.

FOYER

For most homes, the foyer gives you a taste of what to expect for the remainder of the house. They set the tone.

I LOVE FOYERS,” ANA ADMITTED. “FOR THIS PROJECT, WE DID A HALF WALL OF WALL PANELLING WITH A HERRINGBONE FLOOR DESIGN, AN OVERSIZED GEOMETRIC MIRROR AND A GROUPING OF SEATING. I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH THE WAY IT TURNED OUT.

PRINCIPLE ENSUITE

By adding a second bathroom on the second floor, the parents no longer had to share a bathroom with their kids. To celebrate, Ana went for a design that had some interesting patterned wall paper, a herringbone tile pattern in the shower and a custom mirror design for the vanity.

BASEMENT REC ROOM

Since the client liked to entertain, Ana incorporated a bar with some seating. Since the kids would no doubt spend most of the time in the rec room, side by side TV’s were incorporated to allow the kids to game together on different consoles. Ana then designed a custom linear fireplace with storage for all the family’s tech needs.

In the end, the clients were absolutely ecstatic with the end result. They love how the changes in the home reflects their personal style and lifestyle. Their home now has a classic, modern aesthetic and offers all the comforts they wanted. ◆

ANA MICIELI is the owner/operator of MICIELI DESIGN , an award winning, full-service interior design studio based in Richmond Hill servicing the GTA. Ana prides herself on creating spaces that truly reflect her client’s needs through a blend of beautiful design and functionality. She takes an in-depth approach to each client’s project, ensuring the outcome of a distinctive interior that is tailored to their respective client. Ana loves architecture, interior design, and fashion, but most importantly she enjoys being challenged by design projects both small and of large scale. When she is not working, Ana loves anything that involves spending time with her husband and two boys. She values their family trips and family events that allow them to experience life together. micielidesign.ca | @micielidesign

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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. Low Maintenance 25’ X 78’ Landscaped Lot. Short Stroll To The Junction & Bloor West Village Shopping/Entertainment, High Park, TTC.

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42 ELLIS AVENUE

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

ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS

Rare eight car garage is just one of the highlights of this gorgeous estate! Coveted location backing onto the fairways of the renowned St. George’s Golf & Country Club. Magnificent layout & design with all the characteristic charm of Old English Tudor Architecture. From all elevations, this landmark one owner home has a commanding presence. This is an opportunity not to be missed for the discerning home buyer seeking an ambiance of Dignity and Class, quite simply not found in today’s comparably priced new builds. Offered at below replacement cost. One of the city’s many signature properties, routinely entrusted to the Pettigrew Group for resale. By Appointment.

KINGSWAY PARK

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 call to arrange your private viewing. $ 2,748,000