The Home News NORTH YORK DEC14

ISSUE 12 • 2014

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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED

15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000

247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000

205 NORTON AVENUE • $2,858,000

Spectacular brand new custom built designer home nestled on a private treed lot. Custom gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances, auto sensor faucets, Ceasarstone countertops. Master with 10-piece ensuite. Guest bedroom. 12’ ceilings on main. 8,000 + 3,000 sq ft total living space!

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!

Gorgeous custom built new home, sitting on diamond-shaped land with depth of 180’, a masterpiece! Approximately 4,400 sq ft. Professionally finished lower level, 5+1 bedroom, 7 bath, 2 laundry rooms, finished basement with heated floors, amazing modern design bar & wine cellar.

JUST LISTED 235 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,598,000

248 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE • $2,199,000

434 EMPRESS AVENUE • $1,299,000

Brand new custom-built home boasting over 6,000 square feet of luxury living space. Your dream home in a beautiful neighbourhood!

Luxury home featuring 5+2 bedrooms, approximately 4,200 sqaure feet plus basement, sitting on a 50’ lot. Close to subway, schools, and shopping malls.

Pie-shaped lot widens to 62’! Situated in desirable Willowdale. Great opportunity to live or build in Bayview and Sheppard area. Great community and wonderful amenities. Good schools, Earl Haig, parks, theatres, Bayview Village Mall, steps away from subway, TTC, Highway 401.

197 WILFRED AVENUE • $1,298,000

2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #1302 • $580,000

1 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, #1201 • $550,000

Charming house on 50’ lot in prime North York location on quiet street. Rare opportunity with fantastic potential. Among million dollar homes. Walk to park, Bayview Village Mall, and all amenities! Professional landscaping, steps to Earl Haig SS, McKee PS, subway, Hwy 401, shopping & restaurants.

Brand new luxury corner unit in Tridel Hallmark Centre. Approximately 880 sq ft with 2 separate bedrooms, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, 24hr concierge, whole food market, and fitness centre. Direct access to 2 subways.

Rarely found 3 bed unit in Bayview & Sheppard just steps from subway!

Bright and spacious with breathtaking unobstructed views! 1,336 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony! Over $100K in renovations! New kitchen with granite and top-of-the-line appliances, new hardwood floors, new bathrooms!

SOLD

SOLD

2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000

331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE

316 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

Large brand new luxury 1+1 unit with approximately 200’ terrace. Feels like a house with back yard. Direct access to 2 subways, 24hr concierge, whole food market, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and swimming pool.

SHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE

BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!

SOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING PRICE!

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73 KINGSDALE AVENUE

200 CHURCHILL AVENUE

116 NIPIGON AVENUE

LISTED AT $2,688,000

LISTED AT $2,098,000

LISTED AT $1,998,800

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

223 BYNG AVENUE

371 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 701

LISTED AT $1,878,000

LISTED AT $1,398,000

LISTED AT $1,388,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

232 HILLCREST AVENUE

4 STUART AVENUE

36 ALTAMONT ROAD

LISTED AT $1,268,000

SOLD IN 1 DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!

SOLD OVER THE ASKING PRICE!

SOLD!

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07 WHOOPIE PIES Secret Ingredients

MAKE WONDERFUL

Anna Olson knows a thing or two about baking and now she has something extra special to share.

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thehomenews.ca CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@homenewscreative.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana SEDLAK Tim FRANKIW ADVERTISING SALES David JOUBARNE james@thehomenews.ca Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thehomenews.ca ADMINISTRATION Terry JOHNSON Diana LYNAS

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206 BYNG AVENUE

210 DUNFOREST AVENUE

318 HILLCREST AVENUE

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 fantastic and rare 62.5’ x 134’ lot! Unparalleled quality with superior workmanship! Over 4,600 square feet plus finished walk-out basement!

Spectacular custom built home on prime 50’ x 133’ lot on the best block of Hillcrest Avenue!

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Beautiful solid custom home on deep 50’ x 150’ lot.

Unique layout, top workmanship.

Spectacular custom built home! Elegantly designed and masterfully crafter on a deep 43’ x 160’ pool size lot! Great value! Best schools!

Magnificent custom built ‘Smart Home’ backing onto green space! Lovely backyard. Steps to Yonge and all amenities. 40’ x 130’ lot size.

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Fully professionally renovated bungalow on 53’ x 133.5’ lot! Close to all Amenities and TTC.

Fantastic custom built home on wide 57’ x 132.5’ lot!

Modern design! 5+2 bedrooms, approximately 4,500 square feet + lower level!

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277 HILLCREST AVENUE

269 GREENFIELD AVENUE

Stunning custom built home conveniently located steps away from North York Centre! 30’ x 122’ lot size.

Luxury custom built home on the best street!

Southern 50’ x 128’ lot. 4+1 bedrooms, 7 washrooms.

Gorgeous custom built home on 25’ x 120’ lot with high-end material and superb craftsmanship. Close to Sheppard Avenue and all amenities!

Office: 416.222.8600

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DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350˚ F (180˚ C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the butter and mix in using electric beaters on medium speed (or in a mixer) until pieces of butter are no longer visible (the mixture will look like cookie crumbs).

chocolate chip WHOOPIE PIES SERVING SIZE: 20 small (cupcake-sized) whoopie pies PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes BAKE TIME: 13-15 minutes

I N G R ED I E NTS BATTER:

• 2 cups (500 ml) All-purpose Flour • ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Natural Cocoa Powder • 1 ½ tsp (20 ml) Baking Powder • 1 cup (250 ml) Packed Dark Brown Sugar • ½ cup (125 ml) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces • 1 cup (250 ml) 2% Milk • 1 Large Egg • 1 tsp (15 ml) Vanilla Extract • ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips FILLING:

In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg and vanilla.

Add this all at once to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed to incorporate. Increase the speed to medium high, beating for about 2 minutes until the batter is light and fluffy.

Using an ice cream scoop (a ¾-oz/ 22 ml) scoop will yield 40 pieces) scoop the batter onto the prepared baking trays, leaving 2 inches (5 cm) between each scoop. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the top of the “cake” springs back when gently pressed. Cool the “cakes” completely on the baking tray before removing with a spatula.

For the filling, place the milk chocolate chips in a metal bowl placed over a pot filled with an inch of gently simmering water, stirring with a spatula until melted (alternatively, you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on medium heat, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth) Set aside to cool slightly.

Beat the cream cheese with electric beaters (or in a mixer) until smooth, and then add half of the icing sugar, beating again until smooth (the filling will be runny). Add the melted milk chocolate, beating to incorporate, and then add the remaining icing sugar, beating on high speed until fluffy.

To fill, spread a generous amount (3-4 tbsp/4560 ml) onto to the bottom of one “cake” and then sandwich the filling with a second “cake”.

Alternatively, you can pipe the filling using a piping bag fitted with a large star or plain tip.

The whoopie pies can be stored chilled for up to 3 days, but are best enjoyed pulled from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

• 1 cup (250 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips • 1 250 g pkg Cream Cheese, at room temperature • 3 cups (750 ml) Icing Sugar, sifted

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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.

HULLMARK CENTRE OFFICE FOR SALE & FOR LEASE Sheppard & Yonge, famous Hullmark Centre building, Class A office. 800 - 2,000 square feet, direct access to subway and TTC, close to Highway 401 and all amenities. Please call for more details. Closing on December.

NORTH YORK

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$3,900/MO

Sheppard & Bayview. Ravine property in the heart of Bayview Village. 2+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, 2-car garage with 4 parking spaces, finished walk-out basement. Skylights, lots of harm and built-ins, your own “oasis” in the city, live in a “fairytale setting”. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, existing light fixtures included.

65 SPRING GARDEN

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$669,900

Yonge, Sheppard & Doris. It is all about the view! 1,558 square feet, 2 bedrooms (each with own ensuite). Guest powder room, large balcony and fireplace. Please call for more details.

5418 YONGE STREET

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$600,000

Great location! Royal Arms by Tridel. One of a kind, south east corner. 1,600 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, balcony, 2-car parking and locker. $100,000 in upgrades from top to bottom. Possession April, 2015.

NORTH YORK

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$1,380,000

Sheppard & Bayview, prime location in Bayview Village.

Beautiful bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2-car garage and 4 parking spaces. 60’ x 126’ lot with professional designed landscaping. Close to subway, shopping, Earl Haig School District, and easy access to Highway 401, 404 and hospital.

65 SPRING GARDEN

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$695,000

Yonge, Sheppard & Doris. 1,671 square feet, 2 bedrooms plus den, eat-in kitchen, large balcony, fireplace, west exposure, including 2 parking spaces.

17 KENASTON GARDEN

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$480,000

Bayview & Sheppard, low rise luxury condo. Bright and clean.

SE exposure. Steps to Bayview Village Shopping Mall, Hwy 401, and subway. 9’ ceilings, granite counter. Split bedrooms.

Engineered hardwood throughout. 1 parking and 1 locker (owned). Just move in. Convenience store on site! This has it all!

NORTH YORK

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$1,325,000

Bayview & Finch. Attention builders and investors! Prime Bayview Village location, 3 brick bungalows for sale. 150’ total frontage. Potential to build townhouses. Earl Haig School District, close to man amenities, easy access to TTC, subway station. Great opportunity.