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JUST LISTED 36 BURBANK DRIVE • $2,588,000 Luxurious and gorgeous custom built home in prestigious Bayview!
JUST LISTED 202 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $1,399,000
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28 RESTWELL CRESCENT • $2,498,000
313 CUMMER AVENUE • $1,688,000
Extraordinary, luxurious, completely renovated with 2nd storey addition on estate property on a beautiful ravine lot!
Opportunity for builders and investors! Bungalow on huge 55’ x 281’ lot!
JUST LISTED
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143 STELLES AVENUE EAST • $1,120,000
518-17 RUDDINGTON ROAD • $518,000
Extensively renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom. Potential rental property with 3 separate entrances.
JUST LISTED
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35 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE #1218 • $459,000
271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,380/MO
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 163 ALFRED AVENUE A brand new custom built luxury home!
SOLD
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17 FLAREMORE CRESCENT
446 MELROSE AVENUE
LISTED AT $3,288,000
LISTED AT $3,280,000
COMING SOON 244 BYNG AVENUE
SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!
SOLD!
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247 BURBANK DRIVE
331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE
25 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT
LISTED AT $3,248,000
SOLD!
SHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!
LISTED AT $2,598,000
SOLD
SOLD
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17 WILDROSE CRESCENT
159 CARVILLE ROAD
220 PLEASANT AVENUE
LISTED AT $2,288,000
LISTED AT $2,098,000
LISTED AT $1,948,000
SOLD!
SOLD IN ONE WEEK!
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!
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8 MADELINE ROAD
22 LEONA DRIVE
125 STEELES AVENUE EAST
LISTED AT $1,698,000
LISTED AT $1,150,000
LISTED AT $799,000
SOLD!
SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR $100,000 OVER ASKING PRICE!
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$
2,528,000
2 2 1 E L M W O O D AV E N U E , T O R O N T O
Magnificent unique custom built home (1 year old) on Elmwood Ave!! Timeless design with elegant finishes of oak (in hardwood & stairs & library), mahogany main door, marble (flooring & ensuite), heated floor (in basement & 5 washroom), chef inspired kitchen with granite counter top, pantry & high-end stainless steel appliances, coffered ceiling, wainscoting, wall units, 2 skylit, 3 juliet balcony. Impressive large foyer! Concrete deck. Professionally finished w/o basement apartment with 2 entrances, 2 bedrooms, rec room, kitchen & stainless steel appliances & 2nd laundry. Extra 3 parking in backyard. Schools: Hollywood Public School & Earl Haig Secondary School!
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352 KINGSDALE 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 wide lot - 75’ frontage! Unparalleled quality with superior workmanship!
A rare mansion! Adjacent to Park View Park (122’). Country living in the city! Inspiring architectural layout! Masterfully crafted, elegantly designed with contemporary style! 5+1 beds, 6 baths, 78’ x 122’ lot size.
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277 PRINCESS AVENUE
85 HIGHLAND PARK BOULEVARD
221 ELMWOOD AVENUE
Spectacular 5-bedroom custom built home on a prime 50’ x 132’ lot on Princess Avenue! Impressive, elegant design with superb craftsmanship! 7 years old!
Stunning custom built home, 4+2 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms. A high quality home, 50’ x 140’ lot size.
Fantastic new custom built home with 2 separate units and unparalleled quality! 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, plus finished walk-out basement apartment with separate entrance.
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359 DREWRY AVENUE
220 RUTH AVENUE
Fabulous upgraded custom home steps to Yonge Street, Earl Haig School and all amenities! 18’ ceiling foyer with granite floor! 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms on 2nd floor! Finished basement. 50’ x 132’ lot size!
Upgraded 2-storey home on fantastic large lot! 4 bedrooms, renovated kitchen, new appliances, finished walk-out basement! 3 renovated bathrooms! 52’ x 162’ lot size - Widens to 73’ in the back!
Custom 5+2 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with lots of luxurious features! Hardwood and limestone flooring, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances! Professionally finished basement!
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3079 BAYVIEW AVENUE
269 GREENFIELD AVENUE
Stunning custom built home with classic style exterior and urban chic modern interior design! Conveniently situated eat of Yonge Street. Open concept foyer/ entrance with large living and dining room!
Live or invest in an upgraded and renovated home! Can be sold with 4 Burleigh Heights Drive or separately. One of the key lots for future potential development on Bayview Avenue! Rare opportunity!
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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ore Canadians are jumping on the trend of enriching their homes and lifestyles by adding outdoor living spaces with beautifully designed and tastefully furnished patio decks. Creating your ultimate patio deck is a great way to add an “outdoor room� for entertaining and family barbecues during warmer weather. >>>
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The key to success is keeping the big picture in mind, says Mike Holmes. Trusted Canadian contractor and TV host.
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eal estate and renovation experts agree that adding a well-designed patio deck is a very cost-effective way to increase the value of your home property. A study by Money Magazine showed that such outdoor additions can have more impact on home value than interior projects. “Creating the ultimate backyard deck goes beyond simply building the deck itself,” says Holmes. “Think ahead. Don't just focus on materials and size. Also think about your deck's design; its functionality; seating options and privacy; durability and maintenance; and of course, safety.” To maximize deck safety and convenience, Holmes says to start by considering the benefits of a low deck design that requires fewer stairs and therefore fewer worries over slips and falls.
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Wood has long been the traditional material of choice for deck building. But options for homeowners are growing amid the introduction of 'high-tech' decks featuring man-made materials that look good, are maintenance-free and eliminate the need for repairs or replacement. This becomes increasingly important as dangerous deck collapses occur every year across North America. Holmes recommends these newer high-tech deck systems, including a homegrown Canadian product called SigmaDek (www.sigmadek.com). “SigmaDek is different. It uses aerospace-grade aluminum and porcelain parts that interlock to create a seamless surface that looks good and really lasts,” says Holmes. “You don't have to worry about the deck deteriorating, coming apart or collapsing. That means less maintenance, less spending on repairs and you never need to replace it.” >>>
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Another key factor to consider when creating your ultimate deck is the quality of materials and parts used for the installation.
INSTALLATION IS ALWAYS KEY. Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of deck products use plastic clips to make connections,” says Holmes. “Plastic tends to break, especially in typical Canadian weather extremes. Solid metal connections are the way to go – they're stronger and more resistant to temperature changes.” You've chosen materials and an overall design but a big question is always: How big a deck should you build? “Stay within your budget but durable, maintenance-free, man-made materials that cost more initially can pay off in the long run. Once those decks are up, they're repair and worry free,” says Holmes. Use these tips to make this the year to finally build your ultimate home patio deck. THN www.newscanada.com
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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.
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281 Woodbridge Ave
5,300 square foot custom bungaloft on 1.76 acre estate lot.
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$619,000
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Weston Downs Opulent custom re-built estate home, 11,500 square feet, on 3/4 acre.
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LUXURY 1500 SQ FT CONDO, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS 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. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, upgraded kitchen cabinets.
LIVE IN LUXURY IN KING CITY, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS Elegant condo surrounded by conservation lands. This is a gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit finished in designer décor with gleaming hardwood floors throughout.
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Newmarket’s prestigious Stonehaven community. Well maintained Greenpark home on a quiet street. Cathedral ceilings in kitchen/family room, finished bsmnt.
Spectacular bright corner ste at the heart of Yonge & Elegant bungalow located in Chateaus of The HighEglinton. 1 bdrm + den, spac. living area, large windows, lands of Castlemore, prestigious area. 2302 sq ft, large balcony. Exceptional NE view, modern kitchen. brick/stone exterior, gleaming hardwood. 10 ft ceilings.
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