Curb Appeal Toronto West ISSUE 05 2021

Nutan Brown Sales Representative

SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 12+13

ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

16 Armadale Avenue, Toronto

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction 31 bayside gate 262 weston road wardell street

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Versatile 2 Storey Detached Commercial /Residential on an Oversize 31’ x 120’ lot, Spacious Century Building with Large Rear Addition, 3+1 Bedroom, 3 Bathrooms, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Concept Living/Dining. Hardwood Floors, 2,200 square feet + 1,400 square feet Lower Level, 2 Separate Store Fronts Possible, Duplex/Triplex Conversion, Development Etc.

2.5 Storey Century Victorian in High Demand South Riverdale, Well Executed Renovation Offering 2 Spacious Bi-Level 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Suites, Open Concept Principal Rooms, Modern Kitchens & Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Roof-top Deck, Manicured Back-Yard with Mature Trees, Separate HVAC & Hydro, Steps to Queen Street Shopping & Entertainment.

Stately 2 Storey End of Row Townhouse in Whitby Shores! Spacious & Bright 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Modern Build, Renovated Kitchen with Quartz Counters & Walk-Out, Open Concept Living & Dining, Main Floor Family Room with Gas Fireplace, Laminate Floors, Oversize Master with Walk-in Closet & 5 piece Ensuite, Private Yard + 2 Car Garage.

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NUTAN BROWN ENERGY, COMMITMENT, RESULTS.

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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TESTIMONIAL

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

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PAYING HOMAGE TO HERITAGE

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HEALTHY BROWNIES YOUR KIDS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF

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246 Riverside Drive

43 North Drive

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1 Westmount Park Road

$8,288,000 • 43northdrive.com

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157 Princess Anne Crescent

38 Van Dusen Boulevard

22 Ashley Park Road

1862 Steepbank Crescent

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1172 Kipling Avenue

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2316 Bloor St W Toronto, ON M6S 1P2

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AT HARVEY KALLES* FOR 2020 - 2016! **

Bloor West Office

180 University Avenue #2305 Sold 99% of List

TOP 5 IN SALES COMPANY-WIDE

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High Park North Large 3-bedroom Edwardian on a deep lot with over 2,670 square feet of living space. Side entry and potential for basement apartment. Walking distance to subway, UP Express, grocery, cafés.

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CREATE AN AMBIANCE Music has a way of completely transforming your surroundings and taking you somewhere else, so play it often when you need a moment of escapism. Enjoy commercial-free music and artist-dedicated channels from Tom Petty, U2, Diplo, Willie Nelson and more on the SiriusXM app. Or, if you feel like turning your living room into a comedy club, you’ll also find the best of talk, entertainment and comedy programming.

EMBR ACE YOUR OUTDOORS

MOST OF US ARE PUTTING OFF VACATIONS FOR ANOTHER YEAR, WHICH MEANS OUR HOMES HAVE TO WORK DOUBLE DUTY TO PROVIDE THAT SENSE OF ESCAPE AND FULFILL OUR WANDERLUST. CREATE A SPACE THAT INSPIRES YOUR IMAGINATION

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UPDATE YOUR DÉCOR Adding some new decorative elements is a fun, budget-friendly way to completely change the look of your home and evoke a dream destination. Wishing you could visit Paris? Hang some black and white photos of iconic scenes from beloved French films in your living room. Fantasizing about a Caribbean beach trip? Crisp white linens, some teal throw pillows and colourful artwork in your bedroom can quickly transport you far away.

Finding new uses for outside areas can help you maximize your living space and create a mini getaway on your property. Add a wicker chair and bold outdoor area rug to your porch to make it a cozy place to read a good book. Set out a bistro table on your patio or balcony to enjoy breakfast al fresco before logging into work. Or convert your shed into a hobby room where you can paint or practice yoga.

Learn more about music, podcasts and entertainment programming at siriusxm.ca. newscanada.com

1476 Islington Avenue Rosethorn/Thorncrest

100 Old Mill Road The Kingsway

720 Willard Avenue Bloor West Village

172 Morningside Avenue COMING SOON

67 Hook Avenue COMING SOON

14 Lavinia Avenue COMING SOON

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175 Windermere Avenue Swansea

Theodore Babiak** 647.717.0278

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88 Palace Pier Crt #1104 Mimico

319 High Park Avenue The Junction

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647.282.7653

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Based on 2020 TRREB MLS dollar volume of sales and units sold.

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YOUR KIDS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF

A GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR CHILDREN TO EAT BETTER IS BY SNEAKING NUTRITIOUS FOODS INTO CLASSIC FAVOURITES. FOR EXAMPLE, AVOCADOS ARE HIGH IN GOOD FATS AND HAVE A CREAMY, VELVETY TEXTURE THAT MAKES THEM THE PERFECT INGREDIENT TO TAKE YOUR BAKED GOODS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Avocados can replace butter, eggs and — in this recipe — shortening. As delicious as it is original, kids and adults alike will love the softness that the avocados bring to this chocolate cake, as well as the delightful crunch of the pistachios.

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

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

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

STEP T WO: Mix sugar, cocoa powder and melted butter in a bowl until smooth. Add remaining brownie ingredients.

STEP THREE: Pour mixture into pan and bake for about 25 minutes. Set aside.

STEP FOUR: For the icing, mix puréed avocado with icing sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add boiling water and mix until smooth.

STEP FIVE: Ice brownies and garnish with pistachios and sea salt. newscanada.com

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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.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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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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

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ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE

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ONCE IN A WHILE, A MAGICAL HOUSE COMES ON THE MARKET AND THIS WOULD BE ONE! A rare and exceptional opportunity. First time on the market in 27 years. Beautiful family home,on a lovely tree-lined meandering street surrounded by homes with the most interesting architectural details. This Swansea Village gem has been loved and cared for, honouring its original charm and character. Elegant living/ dining rooms, renovated kitchen, private drive/garage. Delightful and private flagstone backyard retreat, sun-filled, southern exposure. Double brick construction, woodburning fireplace, gumwood/stained glass, skylight, in-floor radiant heat in kitchen. Minutes to BWV, subway. Excellent, sought after school district.

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LG ELECTRONICS CANADA (LG) HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS BRINGING ONE OF ITS MOST ADVANCED HOME APPLIANCE INNOVATIONS – THE LG WASHTOWER™ – TO THE CANADIAN MARKET. LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LG WASHTOWER PACKS INNOVATIVE, SMART FEATURES INTO HALF THE FOOTPRINT THAT IS REQUIRED BY TRADITIONAL SIDE-BY-SIDE LAUNDRY UNITS.

WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING THE LG WASHTOWER TO CANADA; IT IS THE EPITOME OF MODERN DESIGN, SEAMLESSLY BLENDING A MODERN AESTHETIC WITH INNOVATION,” said Ashley Audisho, Senior Marketing Manager, Home Appliance, LG Electronics Canada.

“WITH ITS SLEEK UNIT DESIGN, THIS LAUNDRY DUO SAVES PRECIOUS SPACE, LEAVING MORE ROOM TO REINVENT YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM – WHETHER THAT’S ADDING A FOLDING AREA, A SINK, A PET WASH STATION OR ANY EXTRA STORAGE THAT YOUR FAMILY MAY NEED. BETTER YET – IT’S PACKED WITH SMART TECHNOLOGY TO SIMPLIFY THE ENTIRE LAUNDRY PROCESS.

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There is an increasing demand to bring fullsize capacity laundry units to compact spaces, which is exactly what the LG WashTower is designed for. The sleek single unit LG WashTower has full-size features in half the space. Unlike conventional stacked pairs, LG’s exclusive Centre Control panel is perfectly positioned with both washer and dryer controls at just the right height.

ALL YOU WANT IN HALF THE SPACE

LG WashTower’s single unit design makes the most of space efficiency while adding the benefit of full-size capacity – all with a sleek, streamlined aesthetic. The premium black steel finish, chrome rim and control knob accents elevate any decor, and the scratchresistant tempered glass doors are designed to look good for the long haul.

CONVENIENT CENTRE CONTROL PANEL

BUILT-IN INTELLIGENCE TAKES OUT THE GUESSWORK

Only the LG WashTower has the convenient Centre Control panel, placing both washer and dryer controls in the middle of the stacked set, making it intuitive and easy to reach. In comparison, traditional stacked washer and dryer controls are placed at the very top of each machine, making the dryer buttons hard to see and reach. With the shared centralized control panel, the LG WashTower is 3.4 inches shorter than LG’s historical stacked units – allowing the LG WashTower to fit into nearly any laundry space.

When it comes to doing laundry, 50% of all consumers default to the Normal Cycle on their washers and dryers because they simply don’t know which setting to choose. LG’s Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive™ (AIDD) technology takes out the guesswork.

The LG WashTower’s built-in AIDD intelligence uses sensors to detect fabric softness and load size, and then automatically selects the right wash motions and cycle time for precise fabric care.

And it gets smarter: the LG WashTower will even learn the user’s preferred settings. Simply activate Smart Learner™ in the LG ThinQ® app and it will remember the selected wash temperature, spin speed or dry level. With Smart Pairing™, the washer can even tell the dryer the right compatible drying cycle, making LG WashTower the ultimate laundry hack.

GET IT ALL DONE IN LESS TIME

Ultra-large capacity fits more clothes in every load and helps to conquer laundry day faster. LG TurboWash 360° powers through larger laundry loads in less time, thanks to five jets with variable sprays that deliver a complete clean in under 30 minutes. With 4.5 cubic feet in the washer and 7.4 cubic feet in the dryer, it fits big loads of towels, jeans, or a king-size comforter, for big time-savings every week.

HELP REMOVE ALLERGENS IN FABRICS

The LG WashTower is proudly certified as asthma & allergy friendly® by Asthma Canada. This machine’s Allergiene™ wash cycle goes beyond everyday cleaning, using the gentle power of steam to remove common household allergens in fabrics by more than 95%. In addition, LG TurboSteam™ technology in the dryer helps sanitize and refresh clothes in between washes as well as children’s toys, decorative pillows and more.

LAUNDRY MADE BETTER FOR YOU AND THE PLANET The LG WashTower is ENERGY STAR® certified from ENERGY STAR Canada, earning it international recognition as a high-efficiency product.

Helping consumers save money while helping the planet, ENERGY STAR certified washers and dryers use 25% less energy and 33% less water than traditional models.

With new ways to control your home, and a future-ready open platform, LG’s innovative line of connected home appliances including the LG WashTower let you get everything done quickly and more efficiently than ever before.

Discover intuitive, smart technology that will change the way you run your home, from the kitchen, to the living room, to the laundry room, and more—and control it all in the palm of your hand. Every appliance seamlessly integrates ThinQ technology and WiFi connectivity to make life at home easier so you can connect to the things that make life good.

AVAILABLE NOW, the LG WashTower can be found at retailers nationwide.

For more information on the LG WashTower and other LG laundry innovations, please visit lg.com/ca_en/washing-machines

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In the chaos of life today a home needs to be a place of refuge, a solitude for the homeowners to retreat to. Built for an Italian couple, the design pays homage both to the clients’ Italian heritage and that of the Toronto residential building fabric, while ensuring a sensitivity towards wellbeing, mobility, and convenience.

The design of the Pacific project is born from the homeowners’ values and traditions where the comforts of their past are now viscerally felt within their presentday lives. The vault, in its many permutations, is one of the most common archetypes of ancient Roman architecture, characterized

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by its powerful modulation of light and its sense of lightness.

In adopting this typology into a domestic space, the architects evolved the vault from its primary form, puncturing, cutting, and peeling it into new geometries that help to distribute light and air into key locations, respond to program organization, demarcating each with a different atmosphere, and create a sectional continuity throughout the house.

In carrying sacred content from the homeowner’s past into the present they are transported into another time and place, full of stories, meaning, and memories that become their refuge.

The vault geometry extends the length of the lot, informing a relationship between the façade and the interior. From the exterior, the brick vault is a subtraction from the otherwise monolithic brick frontage. This monolithic façade is created through a focus on the rich materiality of the brick coursing, and the isolated dormer which mirrors the proportions of the neighbouring house.

The brickwork that covers the façade and wraps the ceiling and walls of the carport plays into Toronto’s history

of masonry detailing. The tradition of brick in Toronto’s residential fabric dates back to the 19th century when Toronto’s stock of Victorian houses was built. In these houses, ornamental detail presents itself in single isolated moments of brick coursing located above apertures, along with corners, and at cornices.

The architects took this singular moment of ornamentation and blew it up. The front of the home is reduced

to a monolithic façade – where single repetitive material ornamentation, an adaptation of the Flemish-bond, becomes an even but textured brickfield placing emphasis on the vaulted profile. This field of patterning emphasizes a play of light and shadow and picks up on seasonal changes. In the summer, the protrusions texture the façade with stark shadows, and in the winter the texture transforms through bricks creating shelves for the snow to fall on.

As a retired couple intending to age in place, it was essential that they had access to parking on site.

Wanting to refrain from the suburban folly of a garagefronted street, the decision to create a carport shaped the formal organization of the entire project. The integrated carport carves the front façade, creating a processional entryway reminiscent of the portico; an architectural feature found in roman architecture which covers and extends from the entrance often as a vault or colonnade. ▹

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Vaulted porches are also a prevalent form in Toronto’s Victorian housing stock.

Toronto’s residential streets are often punctuated by front porches (rather than garages) to create a transitional space between the street and the home. In the case of Pacific Residence, the carved carport creates an inverted porch, which creates an introverted presence on the street. A lightwell that cuts through the height of the building is placed at the depth of the carport, washing the deep space with light, pulling visitors towards the entry.

This armoured space is turned inward and perceived as private, creating an intimate entry procession.

To emphasize the project’s geometric simplicity, all circulation, services, and entry conditions are tucked into a linear bar that runs adjacent to the vault. Upon entering the house, visitors begin in a compressed service ‘bar’, which then opens into the ground floor’s expansive and airy living spaces. Throughout the length of the ground floor, the barrel vault’s persistent geometry connects these living spaces, accentuating the client’s desire for connectivity in food preparation, eating, and socializing.

While the barrel vault brings these spaces together, moments of articulation and relief are found through tangential peels and cuts in the vaulted ceiling. The vault remains intact in the dining room, is cut at the length of the kitchen, becomes intact again in the living room, and then unfolds and peels into the backyard. This spatially delineates connected spaces, while also providing natural light to flood into the deep and narrow lot. Situated in the middle of a long floorplan, the kitchen opens and is flooded with natural light from a skylight above.

While the ground floor remains unimpeded and connected, the second floor is sliced into rooms connected by bridges. This allows for rooms to be stacked in a narrow lot with natural daylight reaching each room and the ground floor below. On this floor, the services of the laundry room, bathroom, and stairs are also tucked into the ‘bar’, while the bedroom, study, and

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master suite are stacked from the front to the back of the house. The slice between the bedroom and study allows both rooms to share natural daylight brought in from the lightwell and the façade’s dormer window. The master suite is lit from both the house’s back façade and the skylight above the kitchen. ◆

BATAY-CSORBA ARCHITECTS (B-CA) is an architecture and interior design studio that combines research and practice to create progressive projects. Committed to architecture as a place where ideas find expression, we use spatial massing, natural light, and tactile materials to translate buildings into aspirational forms and experiences. batay-csorba.com

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Olde English cottage 3 plus 1 bedroom in The Kingsway with original charm, tasteful improvements. Gorgeous woods, leaded glass, gas fireplaces, private lush yard and generous floorplan.

Princess Rosethorn centre hall with large principal rooms, formal living and dining, main floor study, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with walkout to deck and mature yard.

Thompson Orchard 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom is mere steps to Bloor West and The Kingsway. Renovated kitchen and baths, maple hardwood floors, sunken family room with walkout to deck, patio and detached garage.

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Updated 2.5 storey semi boasting a west garden, parking & super location-easy access to subway, GO, UP Express, renowned schools, the park & Roncey! Romantic front porch plus tree top deck to watch sunsets.

Family size kitchen with pantry & mud room... 5 rooms above main level & 2 washrooms offer lots of room for a growing family. Income possibilities including separate rear entrance to finished basement.

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42 HUMBERVIEW ROAD Sensational from the second you step through the front door! Elegant and stylishly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home. Welcoming open concept kitchen/dining/office area at rear with walkout to low maintenance city garden.

Just perfect!

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70 Glenwood Avenue Bloor West Village

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#1 Team in W01/W02 for 2018 - 2020 combined in Bloor West Village, High Park, Swansea, Baby Point, Roncesvalles, & The Junction!*

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48 Durie Street Swansea

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40 Priscilla Avenue Bloor West Village

226 Wright Avenue Roncesvalles

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102 Gothic Avenue High Park

38 Milner Gate Thornhill

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152 Evelyn Crescent High Park

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545 Runnymede Road Bloor West Village

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$240,000+ OVER ASKING!

137 Priscilla Avenue Bloor West Village

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$400,000+ OVER ASKING!

352 Glenlake Avenue High Park

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RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS SIDOROVA INWOOD REALTY INC. BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS AND SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER *The number one team for listings sold and total transactions in W1/W2 on the Toronto Real Estate Board for a team of 5 or less licensed agents, including all exclusive listings (freehold only). Numbers sourced from the TREB units sold January 2018 - December 31st, 2020.