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ISSUE 11 • 2014

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Burlington, Carlisle, Flamborough, Kilbride, Waterdown & Areas

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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4 level split with gourmet kitchen located in prime neighbourhood - great for young families. New kitchen with beautiful stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, new windows, roof and furnace plus much more.

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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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Majestic 2 storey home on 3 acre parcel of land with views of the entire city & lake. Elegant French inspired home with 2nd 3.29 acre parcel of land abutting to the property - ideal for a coach home or landing your helicopter!

OFFERED AT $2,199,000

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Like new! Approx 2,428 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths including two 4 piece ensuites along with a Jack & Jill.

Open concept main floor, eat-in kitchen with S/S appliances and more. Excellent family friendly locale.

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.

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.

OFFERED AT $609,900

STARTING AT $1,399,000

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Private court locale this 145’ x 189’ lot is rare & especailly in Roseland area. Stately Tudor exterior, this home has large principal rooms, approx 4,600 sq ft, an excellent sea wall, gorgeous gardens & a 30’ x 22’ storage area.

Toronto builder built this home for himself with all the bells & whistles you can imagine. Every bedroom has an ensuite, breathtaking master overlooking 207’ ravine lot. 2 family rooms & a wall of glass in lower level.

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

OFFERED AT $2,525,000

OFFERED AT $1,498,000

STARTING AT $407,000

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$278,500 & low utilities • Living room with fireplace walks out to large private mature patio • Finished lower level rec room with fireplace, 3rd bedroom & bath • Fresh paint, laminate, new carpet, 2 parking spots • MLS® H3143059

• SUPER SEMI • Spacious & affordable 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath • Eat-in kitchen walks out to patio • Fully fenced mature 147’ deep private lot • Finished rec room with 2 piece bath • C/A, new carpet, fresh paint (2014) • 4 car parking • Immediate possession • MLS® H0000000

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• PRESTIGIOUS LAKESHORE BRICK GEORGIAN •Renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Kitchen with granite & stainless • Renovated baths • Family room with fireplace • Tiered patio & private yard • Main floor den • Lower level with walkout • Hardwood, re-shingled, replaced windows, furnace, C/A & eaves • Steps to the lake• MLS® H3143218

$1,099,000

$1,199,000 • GREENSVILLE • Renovate or build dream home • Backing onto Websters

level with den, gym & rec room with walkout to patio, armour stone & privacy • Gourmet maple kitchen walks out to deck • Family room with fireplace • Master ensuite • Hardwood, crown, granite, California shutters + + • Close to schools, shopping • MLS® H3143752

Falls • 5,500 sq ft 4 bedroom, 3 bath 1.5 storey with indoor pool & main floor master with ensuite • Lower level walkout • Double attached garage + barn • GeoThermal heat/cool system • MLS® H3137496

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• SPRAWLING ALDERSHOT BUNGALOW • Backing onto 16th fairway • Renovated white kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances • 3 bedroom, 3 renewed baths • Family room & living room with fireplaces • Finished rec room • Hardwood, crown, skylights, fresh paint • Re-shingled, some new windows• MLS® H3144250

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• MOUNTAINSIDE END UNIT • 2+1 bedrooms, 1.5 bath with low condo fees

• FAMILY SIZED ~ WEST BURLINGTON • Renovated 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath bungalow • Approx 3,500 sq ft, plus massive lower level with rec room, home theatre, gym, bath, indoor hockey rink • Gourmet kitchen • Main floor family room with fireplace • Quality finishes • 4 car tandem garage • Pool, hot tub • Close to GO train, park & schools • MLS® H3143485

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$1,798,000

• BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED • Country living ~ Minutes to downtown • 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bath,

• PRESTIGIOUS NORTH SHORE~ CUSTOM NEW BUILD • 4+2 bedroom, 5 bath open concept • 4200

den & sunroom • 4,600 sq ft of finished living space • New gourmet kitchen & renovated baths (2014) • Lower level with rec room, games room, 2nd kitchen ~ ideal in-law • 4 fireplaces, hardwood, crown ++ • Double car garage • Steps to golf • MLS® H3142865

sq ft of luxury • Master retreat with fireplace • Finished lower level rec room, 2 bedrooms, bath, 9’ ceilings & oversize windows • Dark hardwood, crown, granite + + • Plunge pool, patio & privacy • Double car garage + 2 separate driveways • Close to LaSalle Park & Marina • MLS® H3137915

Email: barbara@barbarabeers.com

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create the perfect

CHEESE PLATTER

A great-looking cheese plate is always a crowd pleaser–and the best part in a busy kitchen is that the platters are simple to prepare and won't monopolize your oven.

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$575,000 - Grimsby

$619,900 - Headon Forest

Scenic, year round views from this one storey home on a 9.6 acre, wooded lot with 3 ponds. Main floor family room, living room with wood burning fireplace, separate dining room & 3 car garage with storage. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3141688

1,847 sq ft. end unit on 25’ x 98’ lot with brick & stone exterior. Charles R. Beaudoin school district. 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, California shutters, halogen pot lights, granite, stainless steel appliances. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. MLS® H3144768

Breathtaking views across the lake to the Toronto skyline. Build your dream home on this fabulous gated lot amongst million dollar homes.

MLS® H3139968

Outstanding court location. Spacious main floor featuring custom oak family room with fireplace. Inground, saltwater pool. Finished lower level with wet bar, gas fireplace and den.

5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3142374

$689,900 - The Baxter

$799,900 - Aldershot Updated

$849,900 - Lakeshore

$989,000 - Downtown Core

Upgraded 1,445 sq ft corner suite with two tiled balconies. Open kitchen with island, hardwood floors, on floor locker, two parking spaces.

Stunning lake views. 2 bedrooms, 2 spa inspired bathrooms.

MLS® H3143838

Stunning renovation. Open concept.

Master with spa inspired ensuite.

Granite, hardwood floors, pot lights, custom built-ins, stainless steel appliances. All in a prime location with fenced yard. 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. MLS® H3143669

Ideal opportunity to update or build your dream home in this tranquil & mature setting adjacent to McNichol/Paletta Park. 93’ x 127’ lot with lane access. 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite, separate dining room, finished lower level. MLS® H3143718

Spectacular lot in prime downtown core location. 1912 classic with 9’ ceilings, pot lights, stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors.

Updated including kitchen with island and main bathroom with granite. 4 bedrooms. MLS® H3143847

$989,900 - Lakeshore

$1,395,000 - Harbour Lights Penthouse

$1,599,000 - Lakefront

$1,850,000 - Ancaster

Beautifully upgraded ranch on park like 90’ x 168’ lot in sought after Shoreacres location.

Hardwood, granite and pot lights. Gourmet kitchen with island overlooks great room with fireplace. Professionally finished lower level. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

MLS® H3144409

Spectacular 4,000+ sq ft of luxury living. Stunning views over lake, bridge and city beyond. Oversized living spaces, panelled study. Master with spa inspired ensuite. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 underground parking spaces, 2 lockers.

MLS® H3133553

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® H3133051

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food & entertaining

CREATE THE

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great-looking cheese plate is always a crowdpleaser - and the best part in a busy kitchen is that the platters are simple to prepare and won't monopolize your oven.

Follow these steps to surprise your holiday guests with some tempting cheese varieties and new taste experiences:

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$629,900

Beautiful open concept 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom family home with gorgeous quartz kitchen & bathroom counters. Freshly decorated throughout and ready to move into. Great room with 13’ ceilings and walkout to balcony. Bright and airy fully finished lower level with 3 piece bathroom. Convenient Alton Village location. MLS®H3144707

DECEIVINGLY SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM

OVER $100,000 IN TOP QUALITY UPGRADES!

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. MLS®H314698

QUIET, CHILD FRIENDLY COURT LOCATION

TORONTO

$399,900

Freshly painted semi-detached family home offering many updates including windows, furnace, roof & electrical. Set on a 125' deep lot in a fabulous location close to Highways 427, 401, airport, parks and schools. Just add a few finishing touches to make it your own! Call today for more information or to book a private showing. MLS®H3145024

BRANT HILLS

$547,900

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$299,900

$579,900

$474,900

Charming impeccable home on picturesque nature lot, a short walk to schools, shopping and transportation. Spacious main floor including extra-large kitchen and great room with fireplace. Private dining and living room. 2nd floor master suite complimented with computer nook and spacious 4-piece bathroom. Gorgeous yard with underground sprinkler system and deck.

Custom Baldin-built executive all brick home in prime Ancaster location a short walk to golf course.

Pleasing floor plan complimented by large principle rooms including, main floor den, spacious family room and private dining room. Quality upgrades throughout. Fully finished lower level including rec room, games room and gym room. Mature lot professionally landscaped on a tree lined street.

Picturesque country lot located on tree-lined street.

Spacious great room with gas floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Hardwood flooring, newer windows, newer gas furnace, pool-table sized rec room with a walkin bar and wood burning stove. Highly desirable area just a short walk to downtown and community centre. Minutes to 401/403/407. Only 20 minutes to Burlington/Waterdown/Guelph.

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$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

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$649,900

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Fabulous, freshly painted 4 bedroom family home with many quality upgrades and features including open concept Emerald kitchen (2009), reshingled roof (2011), updated windows and main bath. Main floor family room with floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace & walkout to deck and private, landscaped rear garden. Move-in ready. Desirable court location! MLS®H3141731

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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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1

Get creative with your platter

A serving plate is fine, but you might also use a wooden board, a slab of marble or a piece of slate.

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Choose a variety of cheeses including a soft-ripened cheese, or 'bloomy rinds' as they're also known Then, add a semi-soft cheese, like gouda or havarti. You'll also need hard/firm cheeses like manchego or pecorino. And for a more tangy option add a goat's milk cheese. Round out the spectrum of flavours with a washed rind cheese and a blue cheese.

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Elevate your cheese platter

To take your cheese platter to the next level, try serving something completely unique, like the PC black label Isle of Man Extra Mature Cheddar. This selection is made with locally sourced milk from the Isle of Man in the British Isles and is a full-flavoured cheese that is matured for at least 15 months. Once you've chosen the main features, enhance the platter with toppers, such as red pepper jelly, pesto, or sliced peaches.

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Get your quantities right

For a party platter, appetizer, or dessert cheese plate, serve a small crowd around three to five types of cheese, and five to 10 types for a larger crowd. Calculate for approximately 30 to 40 grams of each cheese, per person.

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Don't forget the accompaniments

Fruits like figs, pears and grapes are always enjoyable, but dried fruits work well too. Add unsalted roasted nuts and fresh bread and complete your platter with honey, fruit compotes and pickled vegetables. THN More holiday entertaining tips can be found online at pc.ca. www.newscanada.com Courtesy of BPC

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No Rear Neighbours Westwind Estates • Encompassing an impressive 26.4 acres • Frontage on the Grand River, water features & classic finishes throughout • Oak pegged hardwood floors, formal principal rooms with cedar wainscotting, the updated Cherry hardwood kitchen & 4 bedrooms complete the main house • Large indoor pool adjoins the Guest House which features 2 additional bedrooms, loft, open concept family room & eat-in kitchen • Truly a remarkable property with unending potential. Future development possible

• Raised bungalow with over 1,755 square feet • 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Fully finished basement includes bathroom, laundry room and mud room • New furnace, saltwater heated pool and Koi pond

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DETACHED VALUE

PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED

MILLCROFT FREEHOLD TOWN

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.

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

On private, treed 1 acre lot with gorgeous perennial gardens. Hardwood floors, custom kitchen with granite & 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.

Freehold Monarch built home. Freshly painted! Rich hardwood, gas fireplace in living room. Kitchen with ceramics, granite & stainless steel appliances. Walkout to backyard with patio. Bonus loft area! Master with 4 piece ensuite & walk-in closet. Fully finshd basement with large storage area. All light fixtures recently upgraded. Road fee approx $70/month.

$449,900

$549,900

$1,149,000

$489,900

RENOVATED 1 STOREY BEAUTY

SPACIOUS & WELL LOCATED

WATERDOWN CORE

CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW 2.9 ACRES

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.

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.

4 bedroom, all brick bungalow on 75’ x 180’ ft lot.

Updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout most of main level, updated main bath, renovated ensuite with heated floors, 2 gas fireplaces, finished rec room with heated marble flooring & 3 piece bathroom in basement with steam room. Beautiful landscaping & walkout from kitchen & living room to deck/patio.

Within minutes to Burlington & highway access! Beautifully landscaped property with exposed aggregate driveway, walkways & patio. Hardwood & ceramic floors thruout. Great attention to construction detail: extra insulation in garage, main level floors with additional reinforcement, extended garage floor foundation to prevent driveway sinking, HRV system, $40,000 inground sprinkler system, 50 year shingle & all replaced glass in windows.

$724,900

$429,900

$724,900

$1,299,900

OVER 2,000 SQ FT END UNIT

FABULOUS LOCATION

WHAT A TREASURE! ON 61 ACRES

FREEHOLD TOWNHOME

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 & bathrooms, hardwood floors.

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

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.

Situated on 1.5 acres. Stunning great room w vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace. Dream kitchen w 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!

Fabulous freehold in West Oak Trails! Hardwood on main & 2nd level. Large kitchen open to family room featuring walk-out to deep yard with raised deck & hot tub. Rare double drive and two car garage. Fully finished basement. Shingles redone. Great value in a prime location, close to many amenities!

$459,900

$799,900

$999,900

$439,900

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BUNGALOW ON OVER AN ACRE

CUSTOM DREAM HOME

ONE OF A KIND!

IDEAL LOCATION

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!

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.

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!

One floor home in ideal location. View of Dundas Valley & the Escarpment! Private, large treed lot (over 1/3 acre), newer sidewalk, original hardwood, cove moulding & freshly painted throughout. Kitchen updates.

Complete basement renovation. Great location for commuting to GO station, McMaster University, minutes to downtown Dundas, Lake Jojo and walking trails.

$675,000

$1,389,900

$799,900

$489,900

UPGRADED CONDO LOFT

CARLISLE GEM

BRANT HILL CUTIE!

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY - 9 ACRES

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!

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 w insulated 8' doors.

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, air conditioning and kitchen updated about 6 years ago.

Lovely backyard with 2 tier deck.

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.

$379,900

$879,800

$474,900

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Walk to shops, restaurants, library, school, churches.

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$7,000,000 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.

$4,995,000 Designed & built by one of North America's premier builders Ferris Rafauli.

Stunning transitional home has 3 bedrooms, 3+2 baths, 3 car garage, 100’ x 210’ manicured property. Soaring ceilings, Gourmet kitchen with book matched slab marble & top of line appliances, plaster mouldings & silk & leather studded walls. MLS®H2072894

$2,398,000 Stunning custom built 4 bedroom 3 plus 2 bathroom home situated in south west Oakville with stunning lake views on a gorgeous treed lot! Over 6,700 square feet of living space with exquisite finishes and details too numerous to mention! MLS®H3120778

$2,199,000 Exquisite home with over 6,100 sq ft of luxury living on a 222’ deep mature lot. This 4+1 bedroom, 4 ½ dream bathroom has a designer kitchen with granite counters, 6 built-in appliances, exotic wood flooring, master retreat with walk-in closet & 5 piece ensuite bath, prof finished basement with walkout & more. MLS®H3128599

SOUTH BURLINGTON 13 ACRE ESTATE CUSTOM BUILD $1,999,998 Custom 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath bungalow on the ravine. High ceilings, stone, hardwood, gas fireplace in great room, exquisite finishes, large master with walk-in closet & 5 piece bath with heated floors, separate dining room, unparalleled views from your covered porch! Over 3200 sq ft on 1 floor of luxury living.

GEORGIAN NEAR THE LAKE $1,149,000 Charming 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath Georgian with water views! S/S appliances, granite counters, wood & gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, crown moulding, pot lights, stunning master with walk-in closet & updated ensuite bath with laundry. Gorgeous property with possible severance potential. Walk to downtown, the pier, the beach, Spencer Smith Park with easy access to the QEW, 407 & 403!

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$1,898,000 Open concept 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home on 88 x 201 foot lot! Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood and stone floors, 2 storey family room, games room, theatre. A walk to the lake! MLS®H3119165

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$799,000 Updates throughout this 4 bedroom home. Upgraded trims, crown mouldings, hardwood, all bathrooms, kitchen and separate entrance finished basement.

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READING RACKS Many people enjoy a good read before counting sheep. However, books, magazines and tablets can just add disarray if left scattered around the bedroom. To combat this type of clutter, add wall-mounted magazine racks or crates to hold your reading pieces. Here's how to create a couple of holders; Paint a wooden crate. Add stripes in striking colours for a reading rack that's functional and fabulous looking. After drying, cut your crate down the middle - you now have two spots for book storage. Install simple wall-hanging brackets to the edges of the crates and attach each to the wall with drywall anchors for a sturdy and safe finish. These are also great for stowing away toys in a child's playroom or towels in the bathroom.

BOOST BEDROOM STORAGE If every closet, nook and cranny in your home is occupied, it's time to look toward other avenues for order. Calm your chaos with under-bed storage units by transforming old dresser drawers into storage space.

Paint the drawers in the colour of your choice and drill casters to the bottom for easy rolling access. Slide them under your bed and you can now neatly put away items that were once a nuisance.

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MULTIPURPOSE Chic ottomans and cushioned benches are great pieces that provide extra seating in family rooms. But in addition to their pleasant outward appearance, many contain hidden storage underneath the lid. Neatly stow away movies, games, blankets and pillows that would otherwise crowd this high-traffic area. Position the furniture as an accent piece or place a lengthy bench along a window for a cozy reading nook, while simultaneously increasing your storage. Âť

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cozy STAIRCASE STORAGE

The space under stairs is often overlooked as a storage spot, since it's usually closed off with drywall. What most homeowners don't realize is this tricky triangle is typically hollow, and the "wasted" space can be utilized to store your family's odds and ends. For extra functionality, transform it into a closet if you're a DIY weekend warrior. All you'll need is a couple of days and these steps: FIRST, frame the door opening for your new closet. Use a drywall saw to create the outline that fits the pre-hung door of your choice. Secure the hinged side to the frame and use wood shims (thin pieces of wood that will properly align the door) to ensure it's a secure fit within the opening.

NEXT, you'll need to create the closet walls inside.

Measure the area of the closet and cut sheets of plywood or drywall to those dimensions (depending on how "finished" you'd like the final space to look). Paint the plywood in the colour of your choice and install it by nailing it to the existing studs. Just keep in mind that drywall will require a few extra steps, like taping, mudding and sanding before it's ready to paint.

NOW, determine what size storage containers and hooks the space will allow and create shelves and cubbies. Using a nail gun, install ledger strips around the entire closet to support the shelves, making sure they're level. Secure with screws and install your painted shelves for a cozy - and contained - storage solution.

If the construction of this project seems a bit too ambitious, reach out to a trusted contractor to handle the building components. You can tackle the most fun part - painting!

Whether you have limited storage or are simply looking for ways to bring order to your home, now is the time to reorganize. With these suggestions, you'll achieve a modernized and tidy living space, in no time at all. THN Courtesy of BPC

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CAMPBELLVILLE 39.5 ACRES SURROUND THIS LOVELY RAISED BUNGALOW. Indoor pool is a year round oasis of luxury living with windows on all 3 sides. New 22 foot x 75 foot workshop/garage/barn. Executive Home features hardwood floors. Family room off kitchen. 3 bedrooms plus office or 4th bedroom on main floor. Lower level fully at ground level at rear. Manicured lawns. 7 acres cultivated. Don’t miss out.

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FLAMBOROUGH 104 ACRES! Just north of Carlisle, between Centre Road and Highway 6. Farmhouse with vinyl siding & newer singles. In need of renovations. Bank Barn & Drive Shed in good condition. Tree lined fields. Great opportunity to own large parcel of land in this sought after location.

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FLAMBOROUGH 8 ACRE HOBBY FARM. Great location between Carlisle and Waterdown on Highway 6. Victorian home with original charm and character. Bank Barn with hydro and water - Very good condition 4 box stalls , paddock area and tack room. 2nd floor for hay storage.

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