The Home News Magazine BURLINGTON - MAY 2016

ISSUE 05 • 2016

Burlington, Carlisle, Flamborough, Kilbride, Waterdown & Areas

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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For more details on this cover home refer to Page 14

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GREAT BUY ~ MOUNTAINSIDE! • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath • 1 car garage and driveway • Fenced patio • Direct entry to lower level from back • Steps to everything • Furnace (2014), windows/doors replaced

COUNTRY VACANT LOT! READY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME • 125’ x 540’ lot • Serviced building lot in North Burlington • Approved

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FABULOUS BRANTHAVEN • Trendy 1,485 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath open concept end unit • Kitchen, living, dining walks out to covered balcony • Dark hardwood, 5 appliances • Steps to downtown core

IMPECCABLE • 2 + 1 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow • Renewed kitchen • Private patio setting • Family room with fireplace • Rec room with fireplace, bedroom, bath & separate entrance ~ in-law potential • Re-shingled, replaced C/A

RAVENSWOOD • 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath raised ranch • Updated • Rec Room with fireplace plus den • Hardwood in living room & dining room • Fenced privacy with cedar deck • Tuck/Nelson school area

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ATTN EXTENDED FAMILIES RENOVATED ALDERSHORT CAPE COD~MAIN FLOOR IN-LAW ADDITION • 3+1 bedroom, 3.5 bath 1.5 storey • 70’ x 199’ mature lot • Heated garage • Master bedroom retreat

GREENSVILLE OLDE WORLD CHARM ~ RENOVATE OR BUILD 10+ ACRES • Privacy, just minutes to amenities • Backs onto Webster’s Falls • Views of Hamilton & escarpment • 4 bedroom, 3 bath 1.5 storey • Indoor pool, 2 car garage

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2.87 ACRE COUNTRY! SPECTACULAR BUNGALOW • 3+2 bedroom, 4.5 bath • Approx 3,388 sq ft plus lower level rec room with walkout • Private pool, hot tub, pond & Lanai • 3 car garage

EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE ADDRESS TYANDAGA HIGHLANDS ARCHITECTURALLY INSPIRED AND EXQUISITE • 4,865 sq ft plus 2,000 sq ft finished lower level with walkout & pool, 2nd kitchen • 4+2 bedroom, 4.5 bath • Quality finishes

COUNTRY IN THE CITY! HIDDEN CUL-DE-SAC • Fabulous custom 5+1 bedroom, 5 bath • Approx 5,400 sq ft of total living space • Grade level in-law • Quality finishes • 50’ inground pool • Gated entry, 4 car garage

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1.25 acre ravine lot. Spectacular property manicured with formal gardens. This 5,800 sq ft home is elegant with new kitchen renovations & a gorgeous walkout to an outdoor room. Beautiful.

Modern Masterpiece. One of a kind custom built home with fabulous floor plan and a finished lower level. Walkout from one bedroom to overlook the lake.

This one has it all.

No detail has been overlooked in this newly renovated beauty. Open concept main floor with vaulted ceiling. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 full bath. Finished lower level with potential in-law suite. A must to see.

Ravine Lot. Renovate or build on this gorgeous ravine Lot. 3 bedroom plus full walkout basement.

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OFFERED AT $899,000

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354 Strathcona Drive Tuck/Nelson

2250 Tallman Avenue Downtown Burlington

346 Beaver Street Downtown Burlington

Perfection is the key for this beautiful custom built home on a specatcular wrap around lot. Style, gourmet kitchen & high end appliances. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Don’t miss out!

Newly renovated. Turn Key! Beautifully renovated home on prime street in Shoreacres. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, open concept throughout. Move in and enjoy!

Tuck school area, close to all amenities.

Newly renovated 3,600 sq ft bungalow in the downtown Burlington Core. No detail has been over looked. 10 ft ceilings throughout the main level. Finished basement with theatre room.

Tastefully updated 4 level side split on highly sought after street downtown Burlington. Quiet family neighbourhood.

Private mature lot.

OFFERED AT $799,000

OFFERED AT $1,199,000

OFFERED AT $729,000

OFFERED AT $1,849,000

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2086 Ghent #23 Downtown Burlington

263 Pomona Avenue Roseland

269 Camborne Crescent Tuck/Nelson

4338 Lakeshore Road Burlington

Prime end unit! Beautifully upgraded throughout. Vaulted foyer with bright windows, upgraded hardwood flooring, designer kitchen with granite countertops.

A one of a kind home on a one of a kind 1/2 acre lot in highly sought after Roseland. Classic century home with modern elegance.

Fantastic family home in the popular tuck school district on a gorgeous private lot 173 x 129ft. This home has been well maintained. Shows beautifully.

1.2 acre lot on south side of Lakeshore.

Spectacular 5,200 sq ft custom built home.

Half acre private lot. Open concept with contemporary touches. A rare find on a double treed lot!

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OFFERED AT $999,000

OFFERED AT $1,950,000

OFFERED AT $679,000

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$359,900 - Maple Crossing Blvd

$629,900 - Lakeforest

$839,900 - Tyandaga

Upgraded. Steps to Appleby GO. Spacious master with walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite. 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors and walkout to patio. 1 underground parking space, 1 locker. 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3176993

Beautifully upgraded 1,200+ square foot rare 3 bedroom. Hardwood floors, kitchen with granite and island. 2 full bathrooms. 2 underground parking spaces. MLS® H3177860

1120 sq ft Rosewood suite with 180 degrees of stunning lake and escarpment views. Master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Walk to downtown. 2 parking spaces, 1 locker. MLS® H3175229

2,577 sq ft on quiet court. Custom kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, ensuite, gazebo. Hardwood, central vacuum. Prof finished lower level with walkouts. Professionally landscaped with irrigation system.

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$1,100,000 - Lakeshore Road Estate Lot

$1,189,000 - Downtown

$1,289,000 - South of Lakeshore

$1,899,000 - Indian Point

Spectacular 80 x 173 building lot with mature perimeter landscape and trees in prime Lakeshore community. Water and sanitary service installed. Building plans available. MLS® H3179406

Coral Gables custom in prime Lakeshore. 2,410 square feet.

Hardwood, granite, 9' ceilings, gas fireplace, spa-inspired ensuite, gourmet kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3177446

Beautifully situated classic centre hall on 83' x 163' lot. Quiet court.

Main floor family room, 3 fireplaces, master with ensuite. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3179721

Built 2015 custom by Coral Gables, John Williams design. Water views.

Open concept. 12', 10' & 9' ceilings.

Main floor master with ensuite with heated floors. Hardwood, granite and pot lights.

MLS® H3173043

$2,195,000 - Custom Waterfront with Boathouse

$2,200,000 - Lakeshore Custom

$2,695,000 - Olde Roseland

$2,885,000 - Roseland

3,300 + square feet of top quality professional finishes. Completed 2015.

Main floor master with spa style ensuite. Nanny / in-law suite.

Professionally landscaped. Recent seawall. 4+1 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3172154

Stunning design by IDH Build Group.

Elegantly finished. Architecturally designed and controlled. 3,700 square foot home plus 2,118 square foot lower level. Offers unmatched luxury. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3179409

Beautifully updated and gracious 2.5 storey home on oversized private lot on prestigious and quiet court. Gorgeous trims/hardwoods. Inground heated pool. Double garage with loft. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3174871

Classically spectacular and completely updated residence. Approximately 7,000 sq ft of luxury. Beautifully planned by a leading Toronto designer. Carriage house with parking for four cars. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3177958

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HALTON HILLS “WYLDEWIND FARM” 115 acres that includes ponds & trails through expansive woodlots and conservation lands that facilitate wildlife breeding and viewing. The property has an amazing barn with 6 newer box stalls & large paddocks. The house is an old Ontario red brick farm house built in the mid-1800s that has been extensively renovated & added on to. The location is very close to GO train, schools & Clublink golf. Visit our website for more information.

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BEAUTIFUL 4 bedroom on sought after Crescent in Scott. Backs onto open space & pond - no houses behind! Open concept island in huge kitchen - open to family backyard. Inviting living/dining room completely open to from hall with sweeping staircase. Extended master creating 2,650 sq ft as per builder’s plan.

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BEAUTIFUL 5,000 + sq ft, sprawing custom 1 ACRE LOT just south of Britannia Road. built bungalow on 8.68 acre with gated Custom built 5 bedroom brick home with entrance. Amazing escarpment views. Marley roof. Dual entrance/circular concrete driveway with steel front yard railing.

2011. The pool is treated with an ionizer, UV Landscaped with mature Colorado blue spruce. Huge country kitchen with granite Geothermal heating. Gourmet kitchen with counters, California ceiling & walkout to window walls. Formal living/ dining room, backyard with gardens, plum pear & apple trees. Separate dining room adjoins living Master with 5 piece ensuite. Lower level has rec room, exercise, kitchen/laundry, wine cellar & workshop & separate entrance to attached 3 car garage. Separate 3,000 sq ft with 2 closets & 5 piece ensuite. Unspoiled workshop with heat, 200 amp hydro, water, basement with high ceilings. Triple car garage with high ceiling & staircase to basement.

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ALDERSHOT BUNGALOW

Sitting high in Carlisle – beautiful Muskoka-like setting with lovely views from every window. This is a majestic home that functions perfectly for the modern family! The home was constructed in about 2004, mechanics are 2005/2006 approximately – interior finished 2009/2010.

Fantastic home located on very desirable street. So many features: stone walkway, grey shutters, black eavestroughs, newly paved driveway, Jatoba hardwood, wood burning fireplace, white quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, mudroom with laundry, master with walk-in closet & ensuite & fully finished basement. The list goes on! Hurry before it's TOO LATE®!

Gorgeous custom (by builder for self) executive home on private court steps to downtown. Massive pie lot. Great curb appeal. Huge custom granite kitchen, open concept floor plan with dramatic open stair and 2 storey living room, hardwood floors throughout, gas and wood fireplaces and finished basement (easily in-law). Real value.

Updated 2 + 2 bedroom bungalow on quiet crescent.

Updates: kitchen, 2 bathrooms, largw master suite, finished basement, recently laid hardwood flooring throughout main level and many more. Great schools, shopping and parks within walking distance. Large corner lot with interlock patio, landscaping and a recent perimeter fence.

$1,249,000

$659,900

$1,144,000

$599,900

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & ATTENTION TO DETAIL

SOUTH EAST BURLINGTON

CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW

PRIVATE TREED LOT

.99 acre. Open concept great room & gourmet kitchen with granite. Crown moulding, built-in cabinetry, custom windows & doors, travertine stone & hardwood. Spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in closet. Attached garage and detached 32' x 26' shop/garage. Step out to deck, privacy and organic vegtable garden.

Hardwood floors, newer baseboards & crown moulding. Open concept. Kitchen featuring S/S appliances, granite, glass backsplash & fireplace built into island. Master bedroom with stone wall, 2 closets & 3 piece ensuite with glass shower. Open rec room with gas fireplace, stone wall, 3 piece bath, potlights & walk-up to backyard.

4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths & elevator. Formal living & dining rooms, large kitchen opens to Great room with vaulted ceiling. Hardwoods. Master with walk-in closet & ensuite bath. Newly finished lower level. Separate building with kitchen, 2 piece bath, heated floors, large open Great room & additional finished space on the upper level.

4 level side split with family room addition on close to an acre. Very private treed lot with only one neighbour at one side (and none in front). Steps to Bronte Creek off the back property line.

$699,900

$749,900

$1,079,000

$749,900

HUGE LOT

ELEGANT ONE FLOOR HOME

CUSTOM DESIGNED

THE JOSEPH THOMAS HOUSE

Imagine the possibilities!! Huge lot in Waterdown core located on Vinegar Hill. Build a new home, renovate or possible severance to be verified by purchaser. Over half an acre with mature trees and offers fantastic street presence. Walk to downtown events, restaurants and other amenities. Close to highways and GO station. Great opportunity!

Vaulted/coffered ceilings, hardwood and marble floors, pot lights, California shutters and a stunning updated kitchen. Finished basement. Large lot close to Dundas Valley Conservation amenities and the 403.

Hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling. Kitchen fits loads of counter space, stainless steel appliances, skylights and abundance of windows and natural light. Newer deck with pergola (2015) and inground pool. Living room French door with built-in blinds (2015), skylights (2013), pool liner, A/C (2012), 35 year shingles (2006).

Character, history, space, modern comforts, estate setting & more! 1835 Regency Bungalow of historic importance. Much of its original structure remains including most floors, trim, windows & fireplaces. Sensitively restored with original or high quality interpretations. Modern systems & high-end features added giving this home 5,400 sq ft of total living space. The house sits among trees, hills, mature gardens, pool & pond on this 61 acre estate. 294 ft of quiet road frontage & an adjacent parcel has 700+ feet on the Grand River.

$579,900

$839,900

$669,000

$1,699,000

* Sales Representatives **Broker of Record ***Based on total 2015 closed transaction $ volume for RE/MAX teams operating out of an office within the Hamilton-Burlington area. Source RE/MAX Escarpment internal data and RAHB statistics.

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LOVELY FAMILY HOME - JUST MOVE IN

COUNTRY LIVING ! 3 ACRE FARM

Just a short walk to downtown. Private treed yard with recent maintenance free deck. Detached shop/ garage for the hobbyist (with loft storage).

Finished basement with plank flooring. Bonus enclosed porch with hot tub. Shingles 2014. Great package.

Quality updates. 2 tier stone patio & large lot with detached heated shop/garage & parking for 6.

Sunroom joins family room with gas fireplace & eat-in kitchen. High ceilings in main level, separate dining room & 2nd fireplace in living room, laundry & full bath with claw foot tub. Large bedrooms & renovated 4 piece bath on the 2nd level.

Recently completed renovations include granite, S/S appliances, replaced flooring & powder room. Freshly painted & matching broadloom in 4 upper level bedrooms. Master with updated 3 piece ensuite. Family room with gas fireplace & garden doors to deck. Furnace (2015), eavestroughs + downspouts (2010), garage doors & GDO's (2008), roof & windows (2004-2007).

Beautiful approx 3 acre farm with upgrated 2 storey home located seconds from town & commuter routes. Largely upgraded and is as new: updated country kitchen, bathroom, siding, windows, doors, water softener, water heater, A/C & natural gas furnace, the list goes on! Detached shop or garage. Think of the many uses!

$539,900

$649,900

$799,000

$598,900

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UPDATED ALDERSHOT BUNGALOW

CHARMING COTTAGE (CIRCA 1847)

STUNNING REBUILD/RENOVATION

Set deep on a tree lined laneway with picturesque views.

Great potential for income, in-law & endless other possibilities. Main house features recent kitchen, baths, solid pine trim, wood burning fireplaces, skylights & several decks. 2nd home features 2 bedrooms, living, dining & kitchen areas, walkout from lower level & steel roof. Energy efficient geothermal system.

3+1 bedroom bungalow is much larger than expected!

Newer kitchen with granite & S/S appliances. 3 professionally renovated baths. Main floor family room with stone feature wall & fireplace. Engineered hardwood, main level laundry, crown moulding & pot lights! Fenced backyard with inground pool, hot tub & stone patio.

Interlock driveway with 4 car parking & attached garage.

Original stone exterior, centrally located on a large fenced 60ʼ x 120ʼ lot complete with garden shed & parking. Original drs, claw foot tub, spotless eat in kitchen. Recent updates: furnace, electrical, plumbing & roof shingles. Location ideal for work from home/office, potential for commercial use to be verified by buyer.

High end finishes. Cherry wood kitchen with of built inʼs & high end S/S appliances. Large great room & dinette with vaulted ceiling & huge wndws with ample natural light. Main floor master suite with ensuite bath. 3 season room fits wood burning fireplace with stone surround & overlooks beautifully landscaped yard. Large seperate loft above garage (existing plumbing roughed in bath). Inground pool, triple car garage & more!

$1,099,950

$755,000

$459,900

$1,169,000

COUNTRY COTTAGE (CIRCA 1858)

LOCATION SAYS IT ALL

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ALMOST NEW!

Filled with character and natural light. Metal roof, spacious kitchen with wood fireplace, high ceilings, wide plank flooring and exposed beams in great room with garden doors to decks. Add bedrooms or build new. Detached garage and parking for 3 cars.

On a quiet country road along the scenic Rail Trail. Short drive to major arterial hwys. Private forested driveway leads to exquisite hilltop setting for this Jeff Potsma custom bungalow in the rolling quiet hills of rural Ancaster on 13+ stunning serene acres. Panoramic views. Sharp hrdwd flooring, elegant sunrm, cstm cherry kitchen with granite counters & finished basement with walkout. A/C, furnace & roof in 2014.

4 bedroom raised-bungalow on half acre lot backing farmer's field! The whole family will love what this home has to offer - a HUGE eat-in kitchen, large family room in lower level (fireplace and nice big windows) and spa bathroom in lower level! Call us now, before its TOO LATE®!

Upgraded Mattamy home. Hardwood. Fantastic layout. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate dinette and walkout to backyard. Family room open to kitchen. 9ʼ ceilings. Main floor 2 piece bath, double hall closet & inside entry to garage.

Master with 5 piece ensuite (double sinks!) and walk-in closet.

$599,900

$1,499,000

$699,000

$599,900

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PREMIER LAKEFRONT RESIDENCE $6,498,000 Situated on a magnificent setting on prestigious Lakeshore Road this home features soaring ceilings, slab limestone floors, custom trim and rich mahogany that enhance the priceless water views. This exceptional one-of-a-kind estate home with its unparalled lake views and manicured grounds will leave you breathless.

STUNNING LAKEFRONT HOME $2,299,000 Gorgeous 4+2 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath on 92’ x 300’ waterfront property with Riparian rights! Over 5,200 square feet of living space. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop, granite counters, walkouts to amazing manicured landscape from family, living and mud/laundry rooms. Upper level has hardwood floors, master retreat with 6 piece ensuite, walk-in closet and walkout. Lower level has rec room with fireplace and 3 piece bath. Agent is related to seller.

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5 BEDROOMS IN MILLCROFT

$2,149,000 Custom 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath bungalow on ravine. High ceilings, stone, hardwood, gas fireplace in Great room, exquisite finishes, large master with walk-in closet and 5 piece bath with heated floors and separate dining room.

Over 3,200 sq ft on 1 floor of luxury living steps to the lake!

$1,250,000 An amazing development opportunity in South Burlington. Fantastic property in a rapidly developing area of 4 to 10 storey buildings. Suited for commercial/residential condo. Buyer to verify zoning and development uses. Call regarding land assembly.

$1,099,000 Gorgeous open concept 3,100 sq ft, 5 bedroom, 2 ½ bath in Millcroft! Hardwood flooring, 9 foot ceilings, master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite and His & Her walk-in closets, fully finished basement with theater, game areas and wet bar. Please allow 48 hour irrevocable on all offers.

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LAKEFRONT PENTHOUSE

GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS

$749,900 Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open concept in sought after Bunton’s Wharf! Amazing views, almost 1,400 square feet, hardwood, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, outstanding amenities incl rooftop pool all in downtown Burlington!

$699,900 Stunning views from all sides! Great corner unit has lake views, escarpment views at sunset, and the lights of the Skyway and city views! New hardwood, granite in foyer, 3 walkouts to a wraparound balcony, large laundry room, crown mould, central vac, 1 parking, 1 locker.

$639,900 Open concept, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom builder’s model in Brants Landing. 1,787 sq ft with water views, huge balcony, hardwood, 9 ft ceilings, crown mould, granite counters, walk-in pantry, walk-in closet, large windows! Includes 1 parking, 1 locker.

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• In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 mL) and parsley leaves. Mix well and place tomato salad directly on top of macaroni.

• 1 Lemon, zest and juice • 1 cup (250 mL) Italian Parsley, chopped • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil

More meal time pasta inspiration is available at Catelli.ca. www.newscanada.com

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Rare opportunity to own a 2,700 sq ft penthouse with 9’ ceilings & breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Ontario. Fabulously laid-out & professionally decorated with high-end finishes throughout. Enter a majestic foyer with skylight, crown moulding & wainscoting. The enormous living features an elegant custom stone fireplace set between expansive floor-to-ceiling bay windows. The adjacent formal dining room comfortably seats ten. The gourmet kitchen has a large island & adjoining breakfast nook that also offers a gorgeous lake view. Master with spa-like ensuite & large walk-in closet overlooks a quiet ravine. Large second bedroom also offers ensuite & walk-in.

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