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446 MELROSE AVENUE • $3,280,000
247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000
25 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $2,598,000
Breathtaking masterpiece situated in one of the most prestigious streets of Avenue Road. 4+2 bedroom with award-winning custom design Cameo kitchen.
Amazing, brand new home boasting approximately 10,000 square feet of living space. Luxury house with an elevator! One-of-a-kind property backing onto ravine! Never has there been this luxury in this area!
Spectacular L-U-X-U-R-Y, New custom-built home on this quiet crescent!
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36 BURBANK DRIVE • $2,588,000 Luxurious and gorgeous custom built home in prestigious Bayview!
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28 RESTWELL CRESCENT • $2,498,000
220 PLEASANT AVENUE • $1,948,000
Extraordinary, luxurious, completely renovated with 2nd storey addition on estate property on a beautiful ravine lot!
Absolutely stunning new luxury custom home. Approximately 6,000 square feet of luxury living space. Luxurious spacious interior rooms with oak hardwood floors, and refined finishes throughout.
JUST LISTED
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143 STELLES AVENUE EAST • $1,120,000
35 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE #1218 • $459,000
271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,380/MO
Extensively renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom. Potential rental property with 3 separate entrances.
New, luxurious 2 bedroom Pearl Condo! Steps to Yonge Street, subway, and TTC.
Fantastic premium corner lot with 173’ frontage. Ideal opportunity for investors and builders. Potential for approx 10 townhouses or commercial building. Existing home approx 2,500 sq ft plus finished basement. 5+3 bedrooms/3 baths + 2 kitchens + 6 existing parkings. Earl Haig SS.
COMING SOON
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163 ALFRED AVENUE A brand new custom built luxury home!
17 WILDROSE CRESCENT
313 CUMMER AVENUE
Gorgeous luxury custom-built 3-bedroom home on a unique crescent. Huge, pie-shaped lot: 150’ x 195’ at rear.
Opportunity for builders and investors! Bungalow on huge 55’ x 281’ lot!
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15 DONCREST DRIVE
205 NORTON AVENUE
331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE
LISTED AT $4,880,000
LISTED AT $2,858,000
SOLD!
SHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!
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6 WHITELAW COURT
159 CARVILLE ROAD
8 MADELINE ROAD
LISTED AT $2,398,000
SOLD IN ONE WEEK!
LISTED AT $2,098,000
LISTED AT $1,698,000
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR $100,000 OVER ASKING PRICE!
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313 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
56 LOGANDALE ROAD
271 BURNETT AVENUE
LISTED AT $1,578,000
LISTED AT $799,000
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR $60,000 ABOVE ASKING PRICE!
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!
SOLD!
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Absolutely spectacular 5+2 bedrooms custom built home on an extra wide dream lot - park like-setting backyard! Impressive exterior & interior architectural design with superb craftsmanship! Extensive use of hardwood & marble floor, coffered celing, wainscoting, trim woodwork, h/potlit, layers of moulding! Mahogany main door & oak library. Quality cabinets & vanities (stone/quartz countertop & built-in mirrors)! 7 Ensuites! Master: gas fireplace & 9-piece marble heated floor ensuite (with steam), 2 walk-in closets & 2 sun tunnels.
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Gorgeous custom home with superior quality and finishing. Professional walk-out basement, 60’ x 160’ lot size. Over 5,000 square feet.
Stunning custom built home on wide lot 75’ frontage! Unparalleled quality with superior workmanship! Over 4,000 square feet plus finished basement!
Spectacular 5-bedroom custom built home on a prime 50’ x 132’ lot in Princess Ave! Impressive, elegant design with superb craftsmanship! 7 years old!
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Fantastic quality custom built home on 50’ x 160’ lot in one of the best locations in Willowdale West. Close to all amenities! Very rich home. Must see!
Spectacular custom built home! Elegantly designed and masterfully crafter on a deep 43’ x 160’ pool size lot! Great value! Best schools!
Fantastic new custom built home with 2 separate units and unparalleled quality! 4 bed, 5 baths (in 1st & 2nd) plus professional finished walk-out basement apartment with separate entrance.
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Fabulous upgraded custom home steps to Yonge St, Earl Haig School and all amenities! 18’ ceiling foyer with granite flr! 5 beds, 5 baths on 2nd floor! Finished basement. 50’ x 132’ lot size!
Live or invest! Steps to TTC, short ride to Bayview Village subway! Awaiting your personal touch! Potential for future development. 60’ frontage!
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269 GREENFIELD AVENUE
Stunning custom built home with classic style exterior and urban chic modern interior design! Conveniently situated east of Yonge St. Open concept foyer/ entrance with large living and dining room.
Custom designed home boasts elegance with a modern touch and conveniently located on one of the most coveted streets and blocks!
Gorgeous custom built home on 25’ x 120’ lot with high-end material and superb craftsmanship. Close to Sheppard Avenue and all amenities!
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MAPLE BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING Ingredients “I love this recipe because it brings together two of my favourite COMFORT-FOOD CUISINES.” DANA SPEERS, President's Choice Executive Chef
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• 2 tbsp (25 ml) Unsalted Butter, softened • 1 pkg (600 g) PC Maple Flavoured Loaf • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Unsalted Butter, softened • 1 pkg (140 g) Dried Apricots, thinly sliced • 2 cups (500 ml) Whole Milk • 2 cups (500 ml) 35% Whipping Cream • 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) Salt • 2 Vanilla Beans, sliced in half lengthwise • 3 Eggs • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Granulated Sugar • 1/4 cup (50 ml) Apricot Jam
“The rich, custardy pudding is an old English tradition, while the sweet maple syrup flavour is
SERVING SIZE: 16 servings
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease 13" x 9" (3 L) glass baking dish with 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter.
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Pour strained custard over the top of the bread. Using a spatula, gently press down on bread slices so they soak up custard. Place dish in a large roasting pan; add enough warm water to pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Discard end slices of loaf. Spread 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter evenly over one side of each bread slice. Arrange six of the bread slices, buttered side up, in a single layer on the bottom of prepared dish. Cut a seventh slice in half and wedge in among other slices to fill the bottom of the dish; sprinkle half of the apricots evenly over the top. Repeat with remaining seven bread slices and apricots for a second layer; set aside.
Bake in centre of oven for 40 to 45 minutes, pressing bread down gently with spatula at halfway point, or until puffed and set around edges with a slight jiggle in centre. Transfer pudding in water bath to rack to cool.
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urb appeal is essential when selling a house. A well maintained lawn, for example, proves you care about all the details of your property and provides onlookers confidence that the house is well preserved. m
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“A big percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house based on what it looks like from the outside,� says Michelle Sordi at Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor power products.
Sordi supplies some additional tips from the pros: GREAT YARDS BEGIN IN THE SPRING, NOT THE SUMMER. Start the spring-cleaning when the snow has melted and the soil has dried up a bit. Remove layers of leaves that can lead to the grass moulding or decaying by using a leaf blower or a rake. However, don't rake the lawn until it has started to grow.
WOULD YOU BUY IT? Walk around your entire home's exterior with a critical eye. Take notes on what needs repairing, replacing or cleaning.
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15536 The Gore Road
Luxury country living on exclusive and private 44 acres in East Caledon. Over 7,000 square feet, custom-built raised bungalow with walk-out basement.
Offered at $2,790,000 www.15536TheGoreRd.com
281 Woodbridge Avenue
Spectacular 2 bedroom, 1,240 square foot penthouse in the heart of Woodbridge, with unobstructed views. Many luxury upgrades and 10’ ceilings.
Offered at $619,000 Call for your private viewing.
Weston Downs
Magnificent and traditional Estate Home on 1/2 acre lot backing onto the Pinewood Estates.Approx. 7,200 sq.ft plus 3,000 sq. ft. finished walk-up basement.
Offered at $2,990,000 www.15MuzichPl.com
“ Proper maintenance and investing in the right tools will make sure your house and lawn looks great at first glance and demonstrates to potential buyers how much you care for your home,� adds Michelle Sordi.
ADD COLOUR. Replace overgrown bushes with leafy plants and colourful annuals. Surround bushes and trees with dark or reddish-brown bark mulch; this will give a rich feel to the yard. Potted plants are another way to add a splash of colour and can be taken with you when you move.
MOW THE LAWN. Remember not to cut the grass too short. With a grass level of 5 to 9 cm you will have a fine, sustainable lawn. m
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LUXURY 1500 SQ FT CONDO, 2+1 BED, 2 BATH
LIVE IN LUXURY IN KING CITY
Elegant, boutique hotel-style condo in King City! 1500 sq ft with a southwest exposure, warm décor. Open concept floor plan provides ample living space. 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, upgraded kitchen cabinets.
Elegant condo surrounded by conservation lands. This is a gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit finished in designer décor with gleaming hardwood floors throughout.
RENOVATED DET. HOME NORTH OF VAUGHAN
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Stunning 3-bedroom Renovated home with finished basement and an inground pool. Premium size Corner lot. | $499,990
Semi-Detached, 3-bedroom home located in New- Luxury Fieldgate-built 4-bedroom home located in market features a basement apartment with separate the Exclusive Vaughan Valley Estates. Approximately entrance. Well maintained. | $379,900 3,000 square feet. Great curb appeal and shows true pride of ownership.
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TRIM THE HEDGES. The way to get a good-looking hedge always starts with the right tool. With an ergonomically balanced and lightweight hedge trimmer, creating clean cuts and a smooth line will be easy.
GET OUT OF THE WEEDS. Get rid of any weeds as early as possible. Also be sure to cut away withered leaves and grass from cultivated parts of the garden bed.
SHAPE AND EDGE YOUR LAWN. If you want your lawn to look really great, don't forget to trim the edges.
BRIGHT IDEA. Landscape lighting makes a huge impact on your home's curb appeal while also providing safety and security. It isn't unusual for potential buyers to drive by homes in the evening and lighting can provide an attractive view of your house at night. More lawn tips and information about tool options for proper maintenance can be found online at www.husqvarna.ca. THN
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HULLMARK CENTRE OFFICE Sheppard & Yonge. Brand new luxury office, famous Tridel Hullmark Centre building, class ‘A’ office, high standard.
$1,380,000 - 2,105 sqaure foot unit. $548,000 - 760 square foot unit.
BAYVIEW/SOUTH OF WELLINGTON $1,049,000
LAWRENCE & AVENUE
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$2,880,000
Brand new 51’ x 106’ lot featuring 3,800 square feet, 4+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, in a high-end community. Close to famous public and private school.
#1908 - 25 CAPREOL COURT
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$288,800
BAYVIEW, SHEPPARD & MCKEE
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$2,280,000
Bayview, Sheppard & McKee. New custom built, high quality home. Open concept, contemporary design. 4 fireplaces, 4 sky-lights, 3 decks, double oak circular staircase, halogen lights, wainscoting, heated floor in basement & master. Detailed cabinetry, high ceilings, 12’ centre-island. Security camera/wired.
2104-131 BEECROFT ROAD
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$550,500
Aurora Woods community! New 4-bed, 4 bath home. Two builtin garages with 2 parking spaces. 2,911 sf with w/o basement. 10’ ceilings. Open concept layout! Hardwood main floor and granite counters. Close to transit, school, restaurant & shopping.
Spadina & Fort York. Luxury Luna Vista - 1-bed unit, functional layout, great for 1st time home buyer or investors! Resort-style amenities inc: infinity pool, gym, yoga room, party room, guest suites, cabanas, bbq, etc! Steps to supermarket, transit, waterfront, CN Tower, park! Easy highway access! 24hr security!
Sheppard & Yonge Subway. 1,540 square feet. Upgraded luxury kitchen and bathrooms. Sunken living room with fireplace. North East exposure. upscale Manhattan Place. Steps to everything. Available immediately!
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KENNEDY & 16TH AVENUE
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$1,190,000
Brand new detached luxury home in high-demand area featuring approximately 3,225 square feet, with top brand appliances and high-quality materials. Close to highway 404 & 407.
SOLD OVER ASKING PRICE
NORTH YORK
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$2,580,000
Bayview & Finch. Brand new custom-built home in Willowdale area. 48’ x 161’ lot with over 4,000 square feet, 5+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, and 2-car garage. Famous school zone, close to TTC, subway and high-end shopping mall.
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$918,000
Bayview & N Major Mac. Beautiful, detached home in a highdemand location. With 9’ ceilings on the main floor and 2 ensuite bedrooms. Bright and spacious. Access to garage. South-facing with many upgrades. Walk to buses and shopping mall.