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State of the art, 3 car garage, elevator, 5 plus 1 bedrooms, 8 washrooms. Lot size: 59’ x 128’. Over 5,000 square feet (1st and 2nd floors). Professionally finished walkout heated floor basement.
Luxury custom-built home on 50’ x 150’ lot. 5 plus 2 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, professionally finished walkout heated basement. Best school!
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Artfully and elegantly designed custom mansion. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 7 washrooms. Lot size: 50’ x 135’. Finished heated floor walkout basement.
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26 NORTHWOOD DRIVE
Stylish modern SMART custom home steps away from Yonge Street and Earl Haig Secondary School. Lot size: 32’ x 122’.
Gorgeous custom built with all smart features on 40’ x 122’ lot. Quality home close to Yonge Street and all amenities. Finished heated floor basement
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Fantastic investment property on deep prime regular lot: 50’ x 150’. Livable solid brick bungalow on deep lot backing onto “Caswell Park.”
A sophisticated French chateau in the heart of York Mills. Approximately 9,000 square feet of elegant living space. 5 plus 2 bedrooms, 8 washrooms. Lot size: 75’ x 150’.
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149 BURBANK DRIVE
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Masterfully built custom residence. 4,500 square feet plus professionally finished heated floor basement on a deep south lot. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Lot size: 47’ x 156.37’.
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One of a kind custom home fully renovated top to bottom with the same design and material of new homes. Located in Parkview Avenue on a deep lot: 50’ x 152’.
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30 years old raised bungalow with 3 plus 2 bedroom and 3 washrooms, opportunity for end-user or builder. 64’ x 133.5’ Already sub-divided to 2 lots: each 32’ x 133.5’.
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Beautiful laid-out stunning custom home in a convenient location. Heated floor walkout basement. Lot size: 50’ x 110’,
This custom residence features fantastic exterior and interior design with superior finishes and all the bells & whistles in a convenient location. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, lot size: 40 x 130’. Prof finished walkout heated floor basement.
Bright and spacious southwest corner unit! Fabulous family layout with 2 split bedrooms, 2 full washrooms. Approximately 1,050 square feet.
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4-SEASON HORSE RANCH
50 ACRE HORSE FARM
HIDDEN TREASURE ON 75 x 145’ LOT
LOG BUNGALOFT WITH 4 CAR GARAGES
BUNGALOW WITH A HUGE BACKYARD
JUST THE PERFECT SIZE
ORANGEVILLE A long, treed driveway leads to this beautiful and private 4season equestrian property with an updated 3 plus 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow and a 1 bedroom, 2 bath separate open concept in-law suite. A heated 4 car garage, heated drive shed, a 12 stall horse barn, 10+ acres in fenced pasture, spring fed pond, 60 ft x 120 ft indoor & 100 ft x 200 ft outdoor arenas will suit almost everyoneʼs needs. $2,199,000
KAWARTHA LAKES This magnificent Scandinavian western red cedar log home offers you a 4-season family retreat equipped with impressive carpet-free finishes, finished bsmt with heated floors and access to 4 car garages on a 103 ft x 228 ft lot. Deeded waterfront on Pigeon Lake lets your family play year round on water and land with boating, trails, fishing and swimming. $1,299,000
41 ACRE DREAM WEAVER
ERIN If you have a dream and the means, you will want this stunning property as the blank canvas to building your masterpiece home and hobby farm. Truly amazing, flat, rich farmland and mature forest beside the Speed River on a very peaceful road. Please respect the farmerʼs crops viewing this amazing property. Close to town services. $749,000
ERIN Impressive 3 bedroom, 4 bath century home is complimented with carpet-free floors, a “foodies” kitchen and a lot of updates including baths, windows, geothermal system and metal roof. Offers 20 stalls, 6 paddocks, hayfields, 40 ft x 30 ft drive shed, 80 ft x 220 ft sand ring and 60 ft x 160 ft indoor riding arena. Spring fed pond, orchard and enchanting forest in a rural setting. Close to town & GO train. $1,575,000
ACTON This brick bungalow with a finished walkout basement equipped with a 2nd kitchen lets you enjoy a 423 ft x 1065 ft oasis on the edge of town. There is room for your organic gardens, chickens, and even horses with 9 stall barn, paddocks, fenced pasture, pond and forest. A circular driveway for lots of parking. Town water, sewer, natural gas and cable. $1,099,000
PRIVATE OASIS ON 13 ACRES
ROCKWOOD This 4 plus 1 bedroom, 4 bath raised bungalow is hidden from the world, being surrounded by trees and abutting the Eramosa River. Stunning open concept, eat-in kitchen and walkouts. 2 master bedroom suites with ensuites, finished walkout basement and heated 2 car garage. Separate 2 car garage and paved driveway for lots of parking. Fenced dog kennel area. $1,149,000
NORVAL This century 3 bedroom, 2 bath home backs onto a mature forest in the quaint Village of Norval. Quartz countertop kitchen with laundry and walkout to the sunroom, formal dining/living rooms beckon family & friends to enjoy the warmth of this carpet free home. The front gate opens to a fully fenced backyard with ample parking, trees, organic gardens and a separate artist studio/Bunkie or workshop. Natural gas and town water. Metal roof. Septic 2018. $749,000
ERIN This private 10 acre property lets you build your forever home in the country only minutes away from town and GO service. An existing driveway leads to a building envelope surrounded by mature trees and the Eramosa River. Meadow areas with lots of forest to provide privacy from the road. Survey. $474,000
EXCLUSIVE - A PLACE TO WORSHIP
ACTON This stone and brick building was the previous place of worship offering multiple uses for large gatherings. More than 4,000 square feet of finished space, handicapped bathroom and elevator that goes from the ground floor to the first floor. Use as an assembly hall, training centre or for large meetings. Natural gas furnace, 25+ car parking and 2 entries access off a paved road. $699,000
LOG HOME 14 ACRES
CAMPBELLVILLE A long driveway leads to this private 3 plus 1 bedroom, 4 bath log home offering a bright and spacious open concept design and soaring ceilings with an entertainerʼs granite counter kitchen and deluxe master. Finished lower level walk-up to 3 car and separate 2 car heated garages with lots of parking. This is heaven surrounded by ponds and forest. Paved road, within a minute to Highway 401. $1,990,000
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DESIGNER SECRETS YOU NEED TO KNOW Photography By Stephani Buchman
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Ever wonder how rooms in magazines look so perfect? We’re sharing our favourite interior designer secrets with you, so that you can make your home a little more perfect too! Here are four of our favourite designer secrets.
TEST YOUR PAINT COLOURS We never suggest committing to a paint colour from looking at a little chip. Ideally, it’s best if you can prime all the walls and then test a few of your favourite colours by painting 24″ x 24″ sections on a couple of walls in your room. If you can’t do that then we suggest painting a few large pieces of thick card stock and shuffle them around the room. Live with things for a few days and have a look at the colours at various times during the day – Lighting changes how colours can look, so better to be safe than sorry.
AVOID BUYING FURNITURE SETS Never purchase a set of furniture where the sofa, love seat, and chairs all have the same upholstery. It can look too matchy, whereas mixing your upholstery will give a much nicer and more layered look. Same goes for the bedroom – Avoid buying a matching set and opt for a more curated look by selecting a variety of pieces.
pillow cover. Poly pillow inserts always look too stiff and never have a nice shape to them, and feather inserts are often not stuffed enough to give the right fullness. By using feather inserts that are an inch or so larger than the cover, you’re sure to have magazine-worthy looking pillows. ◆
LINE YOUR DR APERY A lot of people buy ready-made drapery from big box stores and wonder why they don’t hang like they do in the photos from the home decor magazines. Of course, custom drapery is going to fit and look much better, but if custom is not in your budget just be sure they are lined. Lining adds the extra weight to the fabric that is needed to hang nicely.
USE THE RIGHT PILLOW INSERTS Want your decorative pillows to be perfectly plump? Be sure to use feather inserts that are a bit larger than your
STACI EDWARDS, is the owner of her Toronto-based interior design firm with clients in both Canada and the U.S. and her work is nationally published and award-winning. She encourages her clients to live easier and more beautiful lives by creating well designed, welcoming spaces, that are both livable and luxurious. staciedwards.ca Instagram: staciedwards
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EXECUTIVE SUBDIVISION WITH CUSTOM BUILT HOME Nestled on 2.2 acres, in ground pool, regulation tennis court, gazebo, landscaping, generator, security system, outbuilding and large deck. 5 plus 1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen with granite counters, family room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and walkout, master has 5 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Finished basement and 3 car garage. Caledon East. $1,650,000
3.3 ACRE PARK-LIKE LOT BACKING ONTO A LAKE 4 bedroom bungalow with 3 baths. Modern maple and cherry chefs kitchen with large island, granite tops and walkout to deck. Great room with hardwood, gas fireplace and leading to sunroom with bamboo floor and walkout to patio. Sleek 5 piece master bath and walk-in closet. Finished walkout basement offers spacious rec room and workshop. Built-in 2 car garage. Adjala. $1,179,000
30.37 ACRES OF OPEN FARMLAND IN CALEDON Flat open land on busy Airport Road near main
4 BEDROOM HOME ON A STUNNING LOT 172 x 377 ft lot, 3 bathrooms, premiere subdivision,
intersection. Approximately 1300 feet of frontage. Ideal for agricultural type uses, build your custom home, put up some outbuildings, etc, use your imagination. Just north of Caledon East. Caledon.
meticulously maintained. Updated kitchen with island, granite counters, 2 sinks, double ovens, gas top and open to family room. Master has 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Finished basement, 3 car garage, 32 x 14 ft detached shop with 240 volt power, potting and storage sheds, gazebo and generator. Caledon. $1,549,000
$1,875,000
CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME 4 bedoorm 2.5 storey with 3 baths and 3rd floor loft. Kitchen with hardwood floors, island, pantry and open to living room with hardwood, vaulted ceiling and 16 ft high 2 way fireplace. Master has hardwood, 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet, separate dining room and family room. 78.9 x 299.5 ft ravine lot backing onto Hubmer River in Palgrave and 2 car garage. Caledon $1,298,000
BACKING ONTO THE RIVER IN HOCKLEY VALLEY 2.14 acres, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen with hardwood floors, quartz counters and walkout to deck, master has 5 piece ensuite and walkout to deck, 2nd bedroom with 2 piece ensuite, living room with hardwood floors and fireplace, open concept floor plan, 2 car garage, set well back from road, covered front porch, trails to the river. Mono.
REFERRED BY REPUTATION FOR OVER 30 YEARS...
PRIVATE AND BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LIVING Sidesplit with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, modern kitchen S/S appliances, granite tops, hardwood floors, walkout to deck and open living room. Fantastic 6 piece bath with heated floors. Family room with wood stove, bar and walkout to porch. Master has hardwood and semi ensuite. Large deck, 16 x 16 ft screened gazebo, natural gas, custom concrete drive and detached 2 car garage. Mono. $999,000
FABULOUS PRIVATE COUNTRY LOCATION 2 storey with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on 2.15 acres. Kitchen with ceramic floor, new cabinets, S/S appliances, breakfast area and walkout to yard, finished lower level with separate entrance and walkout, 1 car garage, Cape Code style home with many upgrades: 2 renovated baths, most windows and doors, new flooring, new LED pot lights and new eaves. Caledon. $839,000
COUNTRY ESTATE ON 25 ACRES Bungalow with 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 4 baths. 35 x 45 ft insulated shop, heated garage, generator, solar heated inground pool, unique stone cabana, greenhouse, barn and trails. Home with beauty, detail and quality. Grand vaulted ceilings, plank Hemlock, slate floors, granite, marble and master retreat with wood floors, vaulted ceiling and 7 piece ensuite. Caledon. $2,599,000
RETREAT ESTATE HOME ON 50 ACRES 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, great room with hardwood, cathedral ceiling and fireplace, dining room with French doors, chefs kitchen with granite and walkout to deck, sunroom with 3 piece bath, main floor master suite has 6 piece ensuite, walk-in closet and hardwood floors, finished basememt with rec room and wood stove, attached 4+ car gar, multiple walkouts, flagstone patio and walk ways. Erin. $1,850,900
WHY DRIVE TO MUSKOKA WHEN YOU CAN FIND IT IN MONO 3 plus 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms bungalow on 18.23 acres. Gated entry, winding driveway, inground pool, hot tub, gazebo, forest and stream. Kitchen with slate floors, island and combo with family room which has a fireplace. Master has 7 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Finished walkout basement with rec/exercise room, 2 bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom. Mono. $1,599,000
GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD 3 bedroom sidesplit with 3 bathrooms. Close to schools, stores and walking trails. Many recent upgrades: washer and dryer 2018, furnace 2019, renovated main bathroom, newer windows, glass double door entry, new luxury plank vinyl floor in living/dining/kitchen, painted. Finished basement with 2 piece bathroom, pie shaped lot, 1 car garage. Truly move in ready. Barrie. $549,000
FORMERLY THE GLENOE SCHOOL HOUSE Corner 198 x 165 ft lot on main road provides great business exposure. Approx 4,000 square foot outbuilding currently a woodworking shop and showroom with 2nd level, 200 AMP power, full heating system and bath. Charming school house has been extensively renovated and would $899,900 make a great rental or live on the property, you decide. Mono.
23.66 ACRE LOT OF LAND Just north of Highway 9, pretty and diverse treed lot with mixture of natural forest, reforested sections and a pond. This would make an exception building site for your custom dream home in a nature’s paradise. Use your imagination to consider the possibilities. Mono.
9.66 ACRES OF LAND ON A QUIET ROAD In the Mulmur hills, close to Mansfield ski hill and Terra Nova. Some open field with a backdrop of hardwood forest which has been taken care of for 20 years and is currently enrolled in Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program. Trails for hiking, nearby fishing and $449,000 snowmobiling. Mulmur.
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LOG HOME MOVED FROM OTTAWA VALLEY Country living but close to Bolton
totally redone. Custom kitchen with pot lights and quartz counters. Hardwood floors up and down. Walkout to patio from finished basement with 2nd kitchen. Living/dining area with walkout to raised deck. Master has walk-in closet and 3 piece ensuite. Separate family room with gas fireplace. Brampton.
amenities, reconstructed with full foundation, addition and walkout basement. 1.38 acres of land, paved driveway, oversized 2 car garage with attached insulated workshop plus 40 x 33 ft 2 storey barn with office space. Home has 3 bedrooms, master with 4 piece ensuite, huge deck and screened room. Caledon.
LAND NEEDED PRICES HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER! If you own land and you have considered selling, call now. One acre parcels are in great demand and others.
JUST ASK YOUR NEIGHBOURS!
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BEYOND THE BEIGE: TIPS FOR
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A NEUTRAL PALETTE By Andrea Colman | Fine Finishes Design Inc.
DESIGNER PICK Neutral and suits any style of home “Freshcut” Fuzionflooring.com
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Every year, we seem to get caught up in the colour of the year. In the last decade alone, we’ve cycled through pantone’s Ultra Violet, Greenery, RoseQuartz, Serenity (a shade of periwinkle blue), Marsala, Emerald, and more. This year, the hot hue is Living Coral. While colour trends are fun to follow, they often change on a dime and can quickly date a home’s style. The lovers of neutral hues may be on to something. Many are naturally drawn to neutrals when decorating their home. It’s the safe option - preferred when listing a home for sale due to its wide appeal, and when choosing big-ticket items for the home that will not soon be replaced, such as floors. These are expensive to replace when a trend has come and gone, so this is where neutral selections work best.
MATERIAL
NOW, CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, NEUTRAL DOES NOT EQUATE TO BORING.
The typically soft, gentle tones appearing in nature are about as “neutral” as you can get. For floors, wood and stone are my go-to material, adding subtle colour and texture to a space without compromising a neutral aesthetic. I like to think of wood and stone as the jeans of the wardrobe - dress them up, dress them down, and they go with everything. Stone veneer has risen in popularity, delivering a look comparable to real stone but at a fraction of the price and weight. You’ll find an amazing array of stone veneer products on the market, from marble to more cost-effective stone veneer products from companies like ERTH Coverings.
PATTERN Here are some ways to liven up a neutral palette.
In the absence of colour, shape and pattern are a wonderful way to make your interiors pop. A neutral colour palette can be offset by a bold, geometric pattern to attract the eye and make a lasting impression. The hexagon reigns supreme in 2019, and is a popular choice for tiles in kitchens and bathrooms, seen in backsplashes, showers and floors. The hot honeycomb motif can be found in a range of materials. ▹
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METALS Metal is a neutral element in and of itself, whether you prefer classic chrome or stainless steel, or you lean toward a more trendy gold finish. A great way to boost your neutral decor is by mixing your metals within it. The combination of silver and gold instantly adds unexpected interest. Just be sure to match your finish - polished, brushed, satin or matte. Pick one and stick with it. Hudson Valley is one such company that offers a wide range of lighting options such as this contemporary pendant style that combines bold geometry with a trendy metal to modernize this neutral, white-on-white kitchen - and it pairs beautifully with stainless steel.
When it comes to trending colours each year, let your home’s details speak to the trends. “Soft” elements such as window coverings, cushions, artwork and accessories can be changed out easily. ◆
ANDREA COLMAN is Principal of Fine Finishes Design Inc. With almost two decades of reno & design experience her full service firm service clientele throughout GTA, Ontario, The growing boutique design firm is known for creating stylish, harmonious, livable environments. finefinishes.ca
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DIRECTIONS
I HAVE TAKEN THE ORIGINAL RECIPE FROM OTTOLENGHI’S BOOK PLENTY AND MADE IT A LITTLE MORE DO-ABLE, WITHOUT LOSING THE INCREDIBLE CREATIVITY, THE BASE OF FLAVOURS AND COMPLEXITY. Try making a side of soba noodles with it. They will soak up all the pan juices from the tofu, making for a perfect dinner. Cut the tofu in large cubes so that the centre stays pillowy and soft while the outside gets crispy and delicious. I have made this exact recipe with scallops or shrimp, always delicious. This dish makes for a fun pass around appetizer. Serve skewed with a toothpick at your next cocktail party.
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 cup oats • 1 package (about 450gram) of firm or extra firm tofu, I like the Wildwood Organics Sprout Tofu • 2/3 cup cornstarch • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
STEP ONE: Cut the tofu into large cubes (about 1 inch), about 32 cubes per box. Lay the cubes on a paper towel and let them dry a bit. Toss them in the cornstarch, shaking off excess. STEP T WO: Heat a large fry pan. Add the oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering. Add about half the tofu to the pan. Let it cooked undisturbed until the first side is golden brown, flip, brown a second side, repeat until most sides are brown. Remove from pan to a plate and repeat with second batch, remove. STEP THREE: Add garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant, less than one minute. Sprinkle brown sugar into the pan, toss quickly for 30 seconds or so. Add the tamari and mirin, allow to bubble and reduce for a minute. STEP FOUR: Add back the tofu cubes along with the cooked soba noodles and carefully toss with liquid in the pan. Shut the heat off and continue tossing until well coated. STEP FIVE: Sprinkle with green onion, chilies and pepper.
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CALEDON - ESTATE SUBDIVISION
CALEDON - CENTURY HOME + 30 ACRES
MONO - 4.25 FORESTED ACRES
On 3.57 acres with 4 car attached garage, inground pool, cabana, hot tub, decking & huge backyard, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath has family room with gas fireplace, newer maple hardwood on main level & newly renovated open concept kitchen with heated travertine floors, quartz counters, centre island with breakfast bar & 6 burner gas cooktop, built-in desk & bar areas. Fabulous for entertaining! Great commuter location.
On the Escarpment - 1 hour from Toronto! Perfect for hobby farmer, horse enthusiast or as a retreat paradise. Paved driveway, 2 & 4 car garages, parking pad plus totally renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2.5 storey century farmhouse keeping its character with new high baseboards, wide trims, oak hardwood throughout main rooms with slate floors in kitchen/baths. Master on 3rd level, basement rec & games rooms. $2,189,900
Custom built & designed with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, walkout basement & a detached 2 car garage with a heated bay on quiet country cul-de-sac on forested acreage with ravine & stream plus 1,000 ft of walkways to enjoy nature at its finest. Living room with beamed ceilings, fireplace, Georgian oak floors & walkout to 2-tiered decking. Maple kitchen cabinetry. Very private. $989,900
MULMUR - 2.45 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE
CALEDON EAST - HERITAGE HOME
ERIN - PRESTIGIOUS LOCALE
Surrounded by mature maple trees on a manicured lot, this totally updated 3,038 square foot home has 4 bedrooms and family room upstairs, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3 car heated garage. Character abounds in the open concept living room with gas fireplace and kitchen with cherry wood flooring. Exterior painting and central air 2018. Minutes to skiing at Mansfield and the $1,178,900 Bruce Trail for hiking. Shows impeccably.
A unique piece of history on quiet cul-de-sac beautifully upgraded and maintained while keeping original character with 9 ft ceilings, pine plank floors, high baseboards, solid wood trims, crown mouldings, $80,000 spent on landscaping plus outdoor firepit. An elegant kitchen has a Viking Pro Series 6-burner stove with dual ovens & Elmira cookstove. $1,179,900
Great curb appeal for this 3 plus 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow with 3 car garage on a 98 ft x 273 ft lot. Family room with gas fireplace is open to kitchen with granite counters, centre island & stainless steel appliances. There are formal living & dining rooms, & master with 5 piece ensuite, plus huge open rec room, 4th bedroom, hobby room $1,189,900 & newer bathroom in the basement.
ORANGEVILLE BUNGALOFT PLUS IN-LAW SUITE
Immaculate open concept, customized 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungaloft on premium corner lot has a fenced backyard, deck & patio, upstairs master & beautiful walkout basement 1 bedroom in-law suite with 2nd laundry and 5 piece bath. Fabulous for $768,900 extended family living.
TERRA COTTA BACKS ONTO CREDIT RIVER
In charming Village of Terra Cotta with the Credit River ever-flowing and towering trees a backdrop to this circa 1895, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with detached 1 car garage on a 122 ft x 184 ft lot. Living room with fireplace, oak kitchen and south-facing sunroom $948,900 overlooks grounds and river.
AMARANTH BUNGALOW WITH SHOP
Calling all car buffs! 3 plus 1 bedroom bungalow with finished basement, deck and hot tub backing to mature trees with attached 31 ft x 40 ft heated & insulated shop with hoist, upper loft storage, two 12 ft doors plus one 8 ft door with additional parking in front & rear. Well, septic, propane $818,900 forced air heating. Close to town.
CALEDON SCENIC ACRE WITH POND
This 3 plus 2 bedroom, 3.5 bath bungalow with a 3 car garage & walkout basement has a south-facing deck overlooking a pond, fruit trees & fire pit on a quiet country road. Hardwood flooring, 2 fireplaces, oak kitchen with S/S appliances and bright basement rec room with $1,078,900 new broadloom & walkout.
$3,200,000
$4,800,000
ADENA MEADOWS Modern French chateau in world-class community. Custom 5 bedrooms with ensuites, 3 car garage, designer kitchen, 12 ft ceilings and walkout basement. Backing onto Magna Golf course. Exclusive gated community plus 24/7 gatehouse security. Court lot.
FONTAINBLEU ESTATES Majestic and resort-like on 1.25 acres. Gated driveway, 4 plus 1 bedrooms with ensuites, 5 car garage, cathedral ceiling and lobby with skylight, indoor pool, spa, home theatre, cigar room and more. Villa-like patio and deck. Luxury brand features. Cul-de-sac.
$4,200,000
$4,378,000
SCHOMBERG Haute couture custom estate on 10 acres filled with modern luxury & sophistication. 4 bedrooms with ensuites, 9 washrooms, 3 car garage, 2 kitchens, solarium with indoor jet pool, library, cathedral ceilings, groundlevel in-laws full living suite, aboveground walkout recreation basement suite.
$2,200,000
KINGSCROSS ESTATES Modern Tudor luxury estate on 2.42 acres. Custom built, 4 plus 1 bedrooms with ensuites, 3 car garage, circular driveway, cathedral ceiling, elevator. Aboveground recreation basement with in-law suite. Backyard oasis with cabana and view. Prof landscaping.
$2,330,000
STOUFFVILLE Modern French chateau on manicured 1.14 acres. Custom built with 4 plus 2 bedrooms with ensuites, 6 car tandem garage, coffered and waffled ceilings, aboveground recreation basement with in-law suite, circular driveway and professional landscaping.
$999,000
VAUGHAN Opulent modern French chateau in Thornhill. Custom built with 4 plus 1 bedrooms with ensuites, 3 car garage, circular driveway, skylights, boutique kitchen, walkout recreation basement with spa and in-law suite. 175 ft by 107 ft lot. Prime metro location.
$1,495,000
ENNISMORE Waterfront contemporary bungalow with 3 plus 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, vaulted ceiling, panoramic windows and aboveground walkout recreation basement with bedrooms. Private dock, Kayak storage house, direct water access and professional landscaping.
UXBRIDGE In-style modern farmhouse and loft on 7.5 acres. 5 bedrooms, cathedral ceiling, balcony with forest view, 3 car garage and apartment loft. Circular driveway, wrap-around covered porch, entertainer’s deck with view and outdoor kitchen and professional landscaping.
$2,900,000
KING CITY Posh and sophisticated luxury on 5 acres. Custom built with 4 plus 1 bedrooms with ensuites, gated driveway, modern home tech, recreation basement, covered patio and backyard oasis with outdoor kitchen, cabana and view. Professional landscaping.
$2,250,000
KLEINBURG Executive home in upscale community. New 4 bedrooms with ensuites, 3 car tandem garage, cathedral and waffled ceilings, hardwood and porcelain floor. Ultra-modern kitchen with high-end appliances, bow windows and covered patio. Cul-de-sac.
$2,500,000
VAUGHAN Modern French chateau on ravine with 5 plus 1 bedrooms, premium upgrades, 3 car garage, walkout recreation basement with in-law suite and entertainer’s deck. 60 ft x 190 ft premium lot backing onto ravine. Prime metro location.
$2,500,000
AURORA ESTATES Masterpiece on landscaped hilltop setting. 4 plus 2 bedrooms, skylight, luxury brand appliances, scenic windows and basement suite. Wrap-around cedar deck. Professional landscaping with water features, 2 car garage and forested hilltop setting.
*The Daryl King Team consists of 43 registered Sales Representatives. **All data compiled by RE Stats Inc. from TREB for closed transactions +/- 2.5% on volume basis in 2018. ***IMS Inc. - TREB Units Sold in 2018. Not intended to solicit clients currently under contract with another brokerage.