The Home News BURLINGTON DEC14

ISSUE 12 • 2014

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Burlington, Carlisle, Flamborough, Kilbride, Waterdown & Areas

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Out of a magazine & a rare 3+1 bedroom find - a perfect getaway home.

Totally renovated with beautiful finishes & sharp décor. The garden & landscape with formal French gardens, box hedges, fountains & more.

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Spectacular modern home & gorgeous pool - renovated & waiting for the perfect buyer. 3 bedrooms & 1 with a main floor walkout. Kitchen is a must see with its remote blinds & custom cabinetry. Private treed lot.

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Quality and craftsmanship are the cornerstone of this project, from the very land on which it will be built to the finishing touches of each home. There are no other home sites like the Greystones. An exclusive 14 home enclave on cul-de-sac lots all greater than one acre.

Desirable Greensville location on 2 quiet courts with stunning escarpment views.

Fabulous 2 storey, 3600 square foot home to be built for late spring/summer of 2015. Including an inground pool and outdoor fireplace. Ideal downtown location on quiet, prime Paisley Avenue in Burlington.

Call today for more details.

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$269,900 MOUNTAINSIDE END UNIT • 2+1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom with low condo fees and low utilities • Fenced private patio • Finished lower level recreation room with fireplace • Laminate, new carpet, 2 parking spots • MLS®H3143059

$336,500 ALDERSHOT CONDO • 2 bedroom, 2 bath open concept top floor • Loaded with upgrades • Granite, stainless steel appliances, hardwood • Balcony with escarpment views • Master ensuite • 1 parking spot • MLS®H3142767

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$437,000 “CORPORATE” AREA ~ IRONSTONE • Better than new 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus den • Granite & stainless steel appliances • Master with ensuite • Terrace with easterly views of lake • In-suite laundry, 2 parking & 1 locker • MLS®H3144546

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$749,000 CHARM & CHARACTER ~ ALDERSHOT • Updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom century home on 70’ x 165’ lot • Mixed use • Detached 2 car garage • Zoned residential with commercial potential • Re-shingled • MLS®H3145612

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$629,000 TOTAL RENOVATION ~ GREENSVILLE • 2+1 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow overlooks Dundas Valley • Chef’s kitchen • New family room with hardwood • Master bedroom with fireplace • Private Muskoka like setting • MLS®H3145036

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$539,000 AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING ON 1 ACRE ~ MILTON • 5 bedroom 1.5 storey detached home • Separate bonus room over 2 garage with separate entrance • Lower level with walkout • MLS®H3146095

$829,000 PRESTIGIOUS WINTERBERRY ESTATES ~ TYANDAGA CUL DE SAC • 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath + den • Approx 3100 sq ft + unfinished lower level • Replaced windows, furnace and A/C • Re-shingled • MLS®H3145595

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$1,259,000 FAMILY SIZED ~ WEST BURLINGTON • Renovated 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath bungalow • Approx 3,500 sq ft + lower level rec room, home theatre • Quality finishes • 4 car tandem garage • Pool, hot tub • MLS®H3143485

$1,798,000 CUSTOM BUILT~ NORTH SHORE • 4+2 bedroom, 5 bath open concept • 4200 square feet • Finished rec room • Quality finishes • Plunge pool, privacy • Double car garage • Close to LaSalle Park & Marina • MLS®H3144617

$1,079,000 PRESTIGIOUS LAKESHORE • 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Renovated bathrooms • Tiered patio & private yard • Lower level with walkout • Re-shingled, replaced windows, furnace & C/A • Steps to the lake• MLS®H3143218

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$2,699,000 CUL DE SAC ~ PRIVACY & POOL • Panoramic views of CN tower & Toronto skyline • Approx 4000 sq ft • Rec room with kitchen ~ ideal in-law • 5+1 bedroom 4.5 bath open concept • Quality finishes • 4 car garage • MLS®H3145220

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PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thehomenews.ca CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@homenewscreative.com

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$539,900 - Maple

$739,900 - Grimsby

$749,900 - Core

$839,900 - 132’ Waterfront

Upgraded open concept bungalow.

Steps to waterfront park. Granite, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, California shutters, central vac.

Updated lower level bathroom. 2+2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

MLS® H3146034

3,156 sq ft of upgraded luxury on Shoreline Cres. Family room with gas fireplace. Quality finishes include granite, marble, hardwood floors, crown molding, pot lights. Spa inspired bathrooms. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3145855

Beautifully located on private, treed, cul-de-sac lot in downtown Burlington. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, family room with fireplace, updated 3 piece ensuite.

4+1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3145066

Stunning ½ acre lot with California hillside home. Awesome views from 3 spectacular levels overlooking a natural, rustic, Muskoka type setting. 3 decks, unique living spaces and privacy like no other property! Come walk this hidden gem. 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. MLS® H3140548

$879,900 - Downtown Core

$999,900 - Downtown Lakeshore

$1,069,000 - Lakeshore Landmark

$1,489,000 - 62 Acres Flamborough

Stunning turn of the century classic on tree lined street. Elegantly laid out & spacious rooms with high ceilings & hardwood. Updated bedroom level with spa inspired bathroom. Situated on a 49’ x 165’ private lot. 4+1 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. MLS® H3143186

Elegant centre hall in prime location steps to downtown shops & lakefront park. Main floor study with separate entrance. Master with ensuite, walk-in closet and fireplace. Wood floors, 3 fireplaces. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3143106

One of a kind character home. Over 3,000 sq ft of upgraded charm combined with every modern amenity.

Gourmet kitchen overlooks family room with fireplace. Covered porch, inground pool. 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half bathrooms. MLS® H3145943

Stunning and spacious 4,400 sq ft. 1 floor plan. Dramatic foyer, gourmet kitchen, master with spa inspired ensuite. Fabulous covered outdoor living area. Over 5,000 sq ft of out buildings. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3142080

$1,599,000 - Lakefront

$1,850,000 - Ancaster

$2,000,000 - Lakefront

$2,999,000 - Lakefront

100’ of lakefront with stunning views over private grounds. Armour stone seawall. Hardwood floors, stainless appliances. Professonally finished lower level. Circular driveway. 2+1 bedrooms, 3 updated bathrooms.

Unique opportunity.

MLS® H3141186

Unique, custom, contemporary, 1.34 acre estate on prime Lovers Lane.

Incredible quality and design with amazing space. Volumes of glass & natural light in a mature, private setting of rolling lawns and mature evergreens. 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half bathrooms. MLS® H3146346

Stunning 132’ x 264’ estate lot with severance potential. Classic centre hall Cape Cod with incredible Aspen style great room addition. Easily converted to single family from 3 separate suites. 4+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

MLS® H3124941

Amazing, park-like property on quiet, tree-lined street south off Lakeshore Road. Completely updated, 4 bedroom with the finest quality finishes throughout. 170’ of lakefront with seawall and amazing views. 3 full, 2 half bathrooms.

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SPACIOUS TOWNHOME WITH POOL

OAKLAND’S GREEN CORNER SUITE ALDERSHOT

$359,900

Bright and spacious 1,313 square foot Willow model with 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Kitchen offers breakfast bar overlooking living area with walkout to covered patio. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite. Quiet and well maintained Aldershot complex with extensive landscaping and lovely clubhouse with party room and kitchen.

FULLY FINISHED IN ALTON VILLAGE

MARINA AND LAKE VIEWS! $289,900

SOUTH BURLINGTON

Spacious 3 bedroom townhome in mature complex with inground pool.

Large principal rooms, recently finished rec room and laminate flooring.

Walkout to private rear yard with flagstone patio backing onto greenspace.

Great central location and situated within walking distance to all amenities. MLS®H3146366

STONEY CREEK

OVER $100,000 IN TOP QUALITY UPGRADES!

NORTHEAST BURLINGTON

$629,900

Beautiful and very popular open concept 4 bedroom family home with gorgeous quartz kitchen & bathroom counters. 13’ ceilings and walk-out to balcony in great room. Bright & airy recently finished lower level with additional bedroom & 3 piece bath. Freshly decorated throughout and ready to move into! MLS®H3144707

$479,900

Lovely Newport Harbour waterfront home with one of the very few views over the marina to Lake Ontario. Finished from top to bottom, this lovely 1,649 square foot Stoney Creek townhome offers ceramic and hardwood floors, 4 piece ensuite with whirlpool bath and walkout from lower level to patio. Yacht club boat docking just steps away! MLS®H3141281

EXCLUSIVE WILDAN ESTATES

ANCASTER

$649,900

Stunning 4 bedroom + loft in popular Tiffany Hill community. Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, marble backsplash, S/S Wolf appliances & huge island.

Custom stone fireplace surround in family room, handscraped hardwood floors & rare lower level walkout to fenced yard. Steps to trails/ravine & easy access to highways, shopping, schools & parks! MLS®H3142898

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FLAMBOROUGH

$689,900

Lovely 4 bedroom Cape Cod with charming front porch tucked away in quiet rural community. Many quality features and updates including brand new walnut hardwood floors, crown moulding, potlights, updated baths, built-ins and new countertops. Retreat to the private, treed backyard oasis with concrete pool, hot tub & gazebo/changing room. MLS®H314698 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

TEXT 81035 with the Text Codes for more information on any of these listings.

MUSKOKA-STYLE BUNGALOW

PRIME ANCASTER LOCATION

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN

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BRAND NEW IN THE PERSERVE OF OAKVILLE

D L O S 3 bedroom bungalow on a picturesque country lot. Located on a tree-lined street nestled among luxury homes. Spacious great room with stone gas fireplace. Hardwood, newer windows and pool-table sized rec room with walk-in bar. Highly desirable area - short walk to downtown and community centre, minutes to highways. Offers a true quality lifestyle.

Custom Baldin-built executive all brick home a short walk to golf course. Pleasing floor plan complimented by large principal rooms including main floor den, spacious family room and private dining room. Quality upgrades throughout. Fully finished lower level. Mature lot, professionally landscaped on a tree-lined street.

Raised bungalow located on a mature pool-size lot. Updated throughout. Commuter and gardener’s delight. Tastefully decorated and impeccably maintained.

Separate entrance to bright and sunny lower level through garage. Unique opportunity offers a true quality lifestyle.

$459,900 TEXT: T255673

$579,900 TEXT: T255675

$575,000 TEXT: T258750

Gorgeous ravine views. Spacious 3 bed with open concept floorplan. Master bedroom includes full ensuite and walk-in. Professionally decorated with 9’ ceilings. 2nd level laundry. Walk to high school, shops, restaurants, Bronte Creek Provincial Park - commuter’s delight. Easy access to GO, 403, and QEW. $439,900

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2,200 square feet. All appliances included. Luxury finishes. Finished basement. Commuter’s delight.

$2,400/mo TEXT: T255674 BETTER THAN NEW STARLANE 4 BEDROOM

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INVEST IN A QUALITY PLASTIC LINER Make sure to invest in an ultra-white liner to help keep your ice as cold as possible by reflecting the UV rays away from the ice. A good liner makes winter maintenance and spring clean-up easier.

THE PERFECT WINTER HOSE No one likes a cracked, frozen hose especially on a cold winter day. You want to choose a hose that can withstand the cold winter. But, keep in mind - even the most heavyduty hose shouldn't be left outside between floods or it will freeze.

EQUIP YOURSELF WITH THE PROPER OUTERWEAR A good pair of boots and the perfect parka are the ideal clothing items when exposing yourself to the frigid elements. Parkas like the Helly Hansen Berg Quilted Jacket from Mark's provides protection against the wind with its sturdy outer shell.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE TO FLOOD YOUR RINK Although -15 C may not be an ideal temperature for the average person, for us Canadians it's perfect for flooding our backyard rinks. If the temperature hits -10 to -15, snow or shine, day or night, get out and flood your rink!

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE You will need to flood the rink a couple of times and resurface from time to time before it's fit for a game of pick-up. If you take time to flood you rink, the ice quality vastly improves.

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Country Estate on 19+ Acres

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Westwind Estates

No Rear Neighbours

20 Acres in Flamborough

• Beautiful estate home on 19+ acres in Flamborough

• Encompassing an impressive 26.4 acres with frontage on Grand River

• Raised bungalow with over 1,755 sq ft

• Sidesplit home with over 2,000 sq ft • 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms

• Extremely well maintained exterior of stone & stucco, gated driveway & several gathering areas

• Oak pegged hardwood floors, principal rooms adorned with cedar wainscotting & updated Cherry hardwood kitchen

• 3 plus 2 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Fully finished basement includes bathroom, laundry room & mud room

• Large principal rooms & a wood burning fireplace

• Lower level features a fantastic in-law set-up including large rec room with upgraded laminate floors & French doors leading out to stamped concrete patio. Access to garage & 2nd staircase

• Large indoor pool adjoins Guest House which features 2 additional bedrooms, loft, open concept family room & eat-in kitchen

• New furnace, saltwater heated pool & Koi pond

• Large, 3 bay workshop with separate office area

Season’s Greetings & Best Wishes for 2015

• Future development is also a possibility!

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A Special Thank You to all my Clients and Wishing the Very Best for the Holidays and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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SPACIOUS BUNGALOW

CARLISLE GEM

DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD

FABULOUS LOCATION

Approx 2500 sq ft! Gorgeous curb appeal & beautiful gardens! Lovely brick bungalow on private country lot backing & siding onto farmer’s fields! Large room sizes, huge kitchen with updates. Spacious family room with fireplace & walkout to backyard! Heated inground pool! Master with 2 walk-in closets & ensuite! Rec room, huge workshop in basement & double car garage! A forever home to enjoy!

Bordering Palomino Ranch Estates in the quaint community of Carlisle, large family home on gorgeous .7 acre lot. Over 3600 sq ft, 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths.

Excellent layout on second level. Master bedroom has 2 walk-in closets & large ensuite. Main floor is bright and sunny boasting hardwood floors and French doors from kitchen to deck. Triple car garage with insulated 8' doors.

Great family home in very desirable Dundas neighbourhood. Bright and spacious layout, hardwood flooring, large kitchen open to family room with gas fireplace and walks out to inground pool and fenced yard. Landscaped flagstone walkway. Easy access to Highway 403, GO station and MacMaster University.

Primo escarpment type lot. Beautiful mature trees, land gently drifts towards the ravine. Architecturally designed to take advantage of the remarkable setting/views. Cathedralled great room, raised platform deck. Huge finished walkout basement.Upscale, private, quiet, neighbourhood with excellent access to hwys and all amenities.

$549,900

$879,800

$589,900

$799,900

BEAUTIFUL CENTURY HOME

DETACHED VALUE

ONE OF A KIND

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

On apprx 9.52 acres. Many recent renovations. 3 season sunroom addition. Hardwood, spacious den, large bedrooms with custom ceiling height wall to wall cabinetry. Detached garage/workshop. 35’ x 100’ barn with stalls and fencing. Circular driveway, gorgeous landscaping. Perfect hobby farm.

MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS: All windows, patio door, garage door, flooring on 3 levels, 2 pc bathroom, as well as cosmetic updates: stylish surround on gas fireplace, resurfaced deck and freshly painted. Roof replaced 2008, completely finished lower level with 3 piece bathroom.

Great neighbourhood.

2 + acres across from Borer’s Falls & Bruce Trail.

Built-in cabinetry, in living room, exposed beams & gas fireplace. Large separate dining room with walkout. High ceilings & hardwood under carpets.

Kitchen with granite counter & stainless steel appliances. Huge master retreat. Updates: furnace, A/C, shingles, windows and siding. Get inside!

Quiet side street but close to schools, YMCA, shopping and parks, on a very large lot. Lovingly and impeccably cared for. Hardwood flooring, granite counters, tumbled backsplash, 2 fireplaces. Finished basement. Beautiful landscaping, large shed and hot tub which spills into large heated pool. Fully fenced yard.

$859,000

$449,900

$799,900

$615,000

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY - 9 ACRES

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED

SPACIOUS & WELL LOCATED

BUNGALOW ON OVER AN ACRE

Fantastic opportunity awaits! Long driveway leads to over 9 acres, conveniently located midway between Waterdown & Carlisle. Solid home has many updates. Newer custom kitchen & appliances. Replacement windows & steel garage doors.

Fantastic QSI sunroom overlooks scenic property. Ideal for small hobby farm. Features a 20 x 17ft insulated workshop on a concrete pad with hydro and a 40 x 80ft metal barn.

On private, treed 1 acre lot with gorgeous perennial gardens. Hardwood floors, custom kitchen with granite and huge island. All 3 bathrooms renovated, sumptuous ensuite, fantastic great room on main level, 3 fireplaces, loads of windows enhancing architectural details of this one-of-a-kind home.

Many renovations in past 3 years: bathrooms, carpet, ceramic tile, kitchen appliances, many light fixtures, front and screen doors, front landscaping, opened up the foyer, basement den, French door, paint and wallpaper. Won’t last long! Call today for more details.

Viceroy bungalow on 1.65 acres in desirable neighbourhood. Idyllic setting. Solar-heated pool, fish pond with waterfall, 2 storey shed, firepit & “driving range”! Many updates: kitchen, hardwood, windows, furnace. Master with ensuite, skylight, separate mudroom entrance, main floor office, finished basement . . . Get inside!

$799,900

$1,149,000

$424,900

$675,000

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LARGE & IMPRESSIVE HOME

BRANT HILLS MOVE-IN READY

54 ACRES TO PLAY WITH

CUSTOM DREAM HOME

Spacious custom-built Cape Cod on half acre lot in Carlisle’s sought after Riverwalk Estates. Triple garage. Large master & 4 additional bedrooms, approx 4500 sq ft above grade & another 2000 sq ft finished in the basement. Large Great room with gas fireplace, oversized laundry room with large separate pantry office & sunroom. Sumptuous ensuite.

Saltwater pool, firepit, cedar & wrought iron fencing, BBQ gasline, change room steps from pool with 2 piece seasonal bathroom.

Originally 3 bedroom currently used as 2 with 2 more (one doesn't have closet, could be office) in the nicely finished basement (berber, potlights, good storage space). Updates: roof 2013, furnace A/C and kitchen updated about 6 years ago. Lovely backyard with 2 tier deck. Opportunity for quick possession available.

Exquisite, serene hilltop setting with stunning views.

Over 54 acre parcel, mix of open fields, bush and gently rolling land. Adjacent to existing subdivision at West perimeter. Home has some renovations and improvements and is certainly habitable OR build your dream home on this fabulous acreage.

Beautiful sprawling 3546 sq ft custom two storey home. Mins to major hwys and close to all amenities. Picturesque property, backing onto a golf course, set well back from the road with stunning entrance & triple garage. Cedar deck stretches across back of home. Dynamic open concept floor plan, chef-inspired kitchen, 2 storey great room. Private main floor master suite and home office. Stunning views.

$1,090,000

$474,900

$799,900

$1,349,000

UPGRADED CONDO LOFT

WHAT A TREASURE! ON 61 ACRES

RENOVATED 1 STOREY BEAUTY

QUIET EXECUTIVE ENCLAVE

Fantastic, unique upgraded condo loft. 24 hour concierge, party room, exercise room. Full height cabinets in kitchen, granite, stainless steel appliances. Beautiful flooring, remote control blinds, 9’ x 18’ terrace overlooking courtyard with hot tub & BBQ area. 2 underground parking spaces. Great location!

Situated on 1.5 acres. Stunning great room with vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace. Dream kitchen with 2 walkouts to wrap around terrace overlooking breathtaking scenery. Beautifully finished separate dining room. Sumptuous ensuite. Huge family room in lower level w full walkout, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, 2 extra bedrooms, bathroom and bonus finished rooms. Extensive stonework and landscaping. A pleasure to view!

Very nicely renovated with fabulous gourmet kitchen.

Cork and hardwood flooring. Sharp modern main bath. Home is in excellent condition w many improvements. All set on beautiful country acreage (approx. 13.9 acres). Property is mix of Woodlands, ponds, trails and some open land. Very private and quiet. Great location near Carlisle & 401.

Location says it all. Large mature lot. Fresh neutral palette throughout. Porcelain ceramics and hardwood. Spacious floorplan. Bonus 3 season sunroom. Fully fenced rear yard. Oversize garage features staircase to lower level. Recent Improvements: Furnace and A/C, shingles, Plantation shutters, replacement windows, Tumblestone patio.

$379,900

$999,900

$724,900

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Open concept kitchen, dining room with 2 sided gas fireplace, hardwood & porcelain floor, stucco exterior.

Lower level has family room, bathroom & large storage/utility room. Quality workmanship throughout. Deck overlooks deep lot backing onto private school and park, electrical panel replaced, roof 1 year and furnace 4 years.

Beautiful 2,042 square foot end unit on deep lot (122.9 ft) with 2 car parking in driveway in addition to garage. Many upgrades: stainless steel appliances, granite in kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors.

Fantastic location within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, parks, YMCA and schools.

Fabulous jewel, finely built & nicely maintained (approx 2800 sq ft) stone home in great shape with exquisite hardwood doors, trim, casing, flooring etc. Almost all windows replaced. Stunning views, 50 year trans. warranty roof. 91 +/- stunning acres - mix of bush, meadows, hardwoods…super private and long treed entry to private homestead setting!

Custom built, spacious family home on acre lot backs onto golf course. Vaulted ceiling and palladium window in living room, eat-in kitchen with granite and walkout to deck. Large open family room with fireplace & hardwood. Mudroom/laundry. Oversized double garage. Beautiful landscaped views, incredibly private location.

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here are few holiday traditions as time honoured as wrapping and preparing gifts for loved ones. More and more creative do-it-yourselfers are taking this special tradition a step further by adding a personalized touch to their gifts with handmade wrappings and cards. In fact, creative types are even organizing “wrapping parties� to take advantage of this special time to connect with friends and family.

When people get together to be creative, wonderful things happen" says SHELLI GARDNER, cofounder of Stampin' Up!, a crafting and décor company.

“And it's not just because they are stamping.

Although our products definitely make creativity easy and fun, the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories are only the vehicle for the real magic that happens-the connecting. Whether we're getting together to make cards, create decorations, or have a wrapping party, reaching out to others is what makes the great memories.”

To help create these memories Gardner adds that there are some beautiful new and exciting materials to help create personalized cards, décor, and packaging to make the holidays merry and bright.

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Offering homemade festive cookies and treats is a great way to show someone you care, but they become even more heartfelt when packaged in handmade gift wrapping and boxes. With the Under the Tree Tag a Bag accessory kit by Stampin' Up! you can wrap treats, desserts and gifts in handmade coordinated gift bags and boxes decorated with your choice of designer series paper, ribbons and fabric in fun festive colours such as cherry cobbler, crumb cake, garden green and pistachio pudding. »

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According to Gardner, options also abound for those looking to put a personal touch on their holiday cheer with handmade greeting cards. “You can choose the stamp set, the colour palette, and the eye-catching accessories as you create a unique, customized card that reflects your personal taste, style, and even greeting.�

To give your family Christmas cards a timeless feel you can try the Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to create that classic design look.

You can create your own festival of trees with the versatile two step stamp set with tree punch where cards, tags and gifts can feature different variations of tree designs.

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Do-it-yourselfers looking for new techniques and more inspiration can visit www.stampinup.ca to book an appointment with a local demonstrator. THN www.newscanada.com

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