The Home News North York FEB15

ISSUE 02 • 2015

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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Peter Mulholland & Ora Ross Sales Representatives

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416.892.0188 REALTRON REALTY INC. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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446 MELROSE AVENUE • $3,688,000

247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000

205 NORTON AVENUE • $2,858,000

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!

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.

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235 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,598,000

6 WHITELAW COURT • $2,398,000

248 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE • $2,199,000

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

Ultra L-U-X-R-I-O-U-S home on huge lot in prestige Bayview! Approximately 8,500 square feet (including lower level). Exquisite custom-built 5+1 bedroom home on 100 ‘ wide lot, with swimming pool.

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.

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220 PLEASANT AVENUE • $1,948,000

126 ESTELLE AVENUE • $1,648,000

210 BISHOP AVENUE • $1,478,000

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.

2 storey custom built, 4+1 bedroom home in prime North York area, fronting on east. Skylight, gorgeous layout!

Gorgeous and spacious 2 storey home with 5 bedrooms and 5 washrooms, in-ground lighting, and irrigation system.

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COMING SOON

271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,380/MO 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.

36 BURBANK DRIVE Luxurious and gorgeous custom built home in prestigious Bayview!

271 BURNETT AVENUE Very cozy 2storey house in great location.

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15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000

2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000

331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE

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!

Large brand new luxury 1+1 unit with approximately 200’ terrace. Feels like a house with backyard. Direct access to 2 subways, 24-hr concierge, Whole Foods Market, fitness centre, sauna, steam room and swimming pool.

SHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE

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

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316 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

175 WILLOWDALE AVENUE

200 CHURCHILL AVENUE

SOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING PRICE!

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LISTED AT $2,098,000

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62 ATHABASKA AVENUE

273 FINCH AVENUE, EAST

30 DONNA COURT

LISTED AT $1,880,000

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CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana SEDLAK Tim FRANKIW

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Bijan Barati** RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage

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Keller Williams Real Estate Service, Brokerage

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Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

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Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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68 PRINCESS 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!

Fabulous custom home! Full of Charm, Character & Quality! Steps away from Earl Haig School and Yonge Street! Separate finished walk-out basement with side door! 50’ x 130’ lot size!

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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!

Gorgeous unique new custom built home with wide frontage in the heart of Willowdale East! Tastefully designed and lavishly spent! 3-car garage!

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Custom built home in the Heart of Yonge and Sheppard on fantastic lot! Tastefully designed!

Finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and common area for potential income!

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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Upgraded Bungalow with finished basement on prime 60’x125’ Lot in Heart of Bayview village!

Spectacular custom built home on 50’ x 136.5’ lot in best block of Dunforest Ave! Top quality & material!

Approx 4,000 sq ft + finished walk-out basement!

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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Grapefruit to DISHES + SALADS Following a healthy diet doesn't mean that you have to eat the same dish every day. As the seasons change, so should your meals and the ingredients you add to them. Each season offers its own unique variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be added to recipes for a boost of freshness and originality.

Richards reminds us that putting a salad on our menu is a great way to get the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables - and it's also a good way to experiment with in-season produce.

“Winter is peak season for Florida grapefruit, the sweetest and juiciest variety of grapefruit in the world,” says Emily Richards, a home economist. “And that's just one benefit of this healthy, versatile ingredient that will tantalize your taste buds and provide nutrients to support good health. One-half of a Florida grapefruit contains 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, so this touch of natural sweetness in your meals will also help support a healthy immune system.

“Best of all, salads can be salty or sweet, hot or cold, and made with a variety of textures,” she points out. “The recipe for Florida Grapefruit and Jicama Vietnamese Salad, for example, combines flavours from Florida grapefruit, soy sauce and rice vinegar with the crunchy texture of Mexican jicama. It is a spiced up, refreshing salad, that is a great addition to serve alongside your favourite protein or fish. Using in-season produce makes this dish as fresh as it is flavourful.”

Florida's unique fertile soil and lush subtropical climate provide ideal growing conditions for grapefruit to thrive. Growers there have knowledge plus experience - and the lush citrus groves produce the fresh juicy taste that is inside every Florida grapefruit.

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• 1 small Jicama, peeled (about 1 1/4 lb/600 g)

Thinly slice jicama and stack slices. Cut into 2 inch (5 cm) matchstick size strips and place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, Florida grapefruit segments, carrot and cucumber.

• 3 cups (750 ml) shredded Napa Cabbage • 2 Florida Ruby Red Grapefruits, peeled and segmented • 1 Carrot, shredded • 1 cup (250 ml) diced English Cucumber • 3 tbsp (45 ml) Florida Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice • 2 tbsp (30 ml) each Soy Sauce and Rice Vinegar • 1 large Clove Garlic, minced • 2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid Honey • 2 tsp (10 ml) Sriracha Chili Sauce

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In a small bowl, whisk together Florida grapefruit juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, honey and chili sauce. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving for flavours to develop.

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Much loved family 4+ bedroom home in West Lansing at Yonge and Sheppard. Bright open airy floor plan has spacious family room with fireplace - and walk out to deck! Premium 50 x 130’ lot is perfect for families, gardeners and those dreaming of a pool! Generous bedrooms. Tons of storage. Steps to subway, schools and Gwendolen Park.

PETER MULHOLLAND & ORA ROSS SAL ES

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he cold temperatures are here to stay so as you take cover indoors, it's the perfect time to put home improvement projects on your to-do list. Here are a few ideas to make your home feel and look fabulous very quickly: Âť

FROM BORING TO

BOLD The bathroom is a great place to start improvements, so if yours is boring, basic, or just outdated, it's time to make a change even on a budget.

Faucets are a simple and affordable way to instantly renew the look and functionality of this busy room. For example, the Darcy bathroom collection from Moen includes transitionally styled faucets that provide a soft-modern look and water-saving benefits to offer the best of form, function, and beauty in no time.

The collection is also available in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, so you'll save time cleaning, as it helps resist water spots and fingerprints.

WEATHER

THE WINTER WISELY

No one wants to spend money on high energy bills, so be sure your home isn't losing heat through windows and doors that aren't insulated properly. Updates such as weather stripping can keep the cool air out while keeping the warm air inside - all of which will prevent throwing money out the window.

And don't stop there. Simple tasks, such as replacing worn-out caulk, insulating your outlets, and prepping your windows with plastic cling for the winter months can significantly reduce heating bills. Âť

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Quick

KITCHEN UPGRADE Cold weather keeps us inside with far more cooking and entertaining in the kitchen. Decor advisers at Moen Canada say that the quickest way to update the kitchen, much like the bathroom, is by installing a new faucet. From food preparation to clean-up, the faucet is a major workhorse - as well as a beauty focal point. Pulldown and pullout faucets are a popular choice, such as the company's new Brookshire kitchen faucet, which features decorative touches and classic styling with a pullout design for at-your-fingertips water delivery. It's equipped with the Reflex system, which offers self-retraction of the spray wand, as well as a wide range of motion, generous reach, and secure docking retraction.

Get FIRED UP Nothing feels better on a cold night than getting cozy by a fire, but is your fireplace prepped for the season? For a wood-burning fireplace, inspect the chimney for nests or cracks. Next, clean it thoroughly to remove creosote (unburned fuel) to prevent unwanted fires. For gas-burning fireplaces, be sure the airways of the pilot and main burners are working properly and the blower is clean. Finally, be sure you have working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as an operational fire extinguisher nearby. Now it's easy to relax and enjoy the warm glow safely.

WALLS THAT WOW CREATE

Adding a splash of colour to your home by painting your ceiling or creating an accent wall will not only serve to refresh your home, but can also help to brighten up your spirits when the daylight hours are shorter.

Cooler weather means faster drying times. Not only does the cooler weather help paint dry, but the lack of humidity in the air will also be a plus when it comes to your paint drying properly.

If you start your project early enough in the colder season, you can get your project done in a timely manner without having to pay an exorbitant amount in added heating bills. Âť

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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.

$2,790,000 www.15536TheGoreRd.com

Coming Soon: Penthouse in Woodbridge

Spectacular 2 bedroom, 1,240 square foot penthouse in the heart of Woodbridge, with unobstructed views.

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Re-Flooring

HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER Winter is a wonderful time to focus on re-flooring. You can choose from all sorts of materials including stone, terracotta, marble, carpet, tile or wood— the flooring of your home can help shape the look and feel you want.

Wood floors have never been easier to install yourself and tend to be quite affordable. The winter air ensures a quicker drying time for any adhesive involved, and new wood flooring tends to insulate better than old, worn flooring. Replace worn down carpet padding if necessary. This will increase the comfort in your home.

FOCUS ON

FIXTURES & FANS With shorter winter days, there's less natural light and so you may notice your fixtures a lot more. For added illumination and energy savings, update incandescent bulbs with brighter, Energy Star-rated bulbs which use about 75 percent less energy and last 10 to 25 times longer. Next, take a look at the ceiling fans in your home. Start by cleaning the blades with a gentle detergent and then switch the blades to rotate clockwise. Changing this setting pushes warm air down into the room, making it feel warmer.

Your home will operate more efficiently with these wintertime changes - and as importantly, it will look and feel fabulous. THN www.newscanada.com

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LUXURY 1500 SQ FT CONDO, 2+1 BED, 2 BATH This elegant, boutique hotel-style condominium in King City makes it easy to lock up and travel! 1500 square feet with a southwest exposure, modern warm décor. The open concept floor plan provides ample living space. 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 baths, upgraded kitchen cabinets.

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Walk to subway, TTC at your door. Low rise building with easy access to 401, Yorkdale Mall and all other amenities. Suite features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, 1 parking spot, locker, exercise room. Rooftop terrace with bbq. Well maintained building. | $239,900

MANUELA PALERMO

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REAL ESTATE BROKER

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MASTER SALES AWARD

Direct: 416-802-1066 Business: 905-832-6656

SOLD 3-BED TOWNHOUSE IN VAUGHAN Best value in Vaughan. Shows immaculate.

All dark stained parquet–no carpet. Fantastic open concept design. Complex has outdoor swimming pool for summer fun. | $339,900

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.

LAWRENCE & AVENUE

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$2,880,000

Custom-built luxury home featuring approximately 3,800 square feet, with modern design, top brand appliances, and high-quality materials. Currently under construction, will be completed by FEB 2015.

RICHMOND HILL

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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.

KENNEDY & 16TH AVENUE

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$1,180,000

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.

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!

SOLD 5418 YONGE STREET

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$600,000

Great location! Royal Arms by Tridel. One of a kind, southeast 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.

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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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$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.