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15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000

247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000

235 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,598,000

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!

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

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116 NIPIGON AVENUE • $1,998,800

381 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE • $1,498,000

36 ALTAMONT ROAD • $1,300,000

Gorgeous brand new luxury home with a very unique layout. Top-of-the-line materials throughout. 4+2 bedrooms and 7 washrooms!

Totally renovated, cozy bungalow 40’ x 131’. 4+3 bedroom, hardwood throughout, energy-saving designer pot lights, huge sun room, 2 kitchens, separate entrance. Conveniently located in Bayview and Sheppard.

Gorgeous 4-bed 2-storey executive house on great location. Close to Yonge/Finch subway and all amenities. Brand new: roof, bathrooms, fridge, washer and dryer. Grand 2-storey granite foyer with skylight. Large deck, o/c kitchen with breakfast area. Finished basement with walk-out.

434 EMPRESS AVENUE • $1,299,000

197 WILFRED AVENUE • $1,298,000

2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #1302 • $580,000

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.

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.

SOLD CONDITIONALLY 1 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, #1201 • $550,000

2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000

232 HILLCREST AVENUE • $1,268,000

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!

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.

Totally renovated 3+1 bedroom home with addition. Lots of sky lights.

Modern gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertop. Marble and hardwood, open concept living/dining with high ceiling and fireplace. Fantastic views overlooking vista! Open newer patio.

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

SOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING PRICE!

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200 CHURCHILL AVENUE

4 STUART AVENUE

353 GREENFIED AVENUE

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@homenewscreative.com

chic storage ideas to

CORRAL CLUTTER

Instead of getting frustrated, it's easy to add stylish storage to corral extra items.

Get organized and keep your home clutter free with a few smart tips.

CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw ADVERTISING SALES David Joubarne david@thehomenews.ca Marianne Kennedy marianne@thehomenews.ca ADMINISTRATION Terry Johnson Diana Lynas

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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.

Luxury custom built home on the best street!

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

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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Solid bungalow on 50’ x 130’ lot in the heart of North York. Steps to Yonge Street.

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

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

Magnificent custom built home on wide 57’ x 132.5’ lot! Superbly designed and crafted! Large bedroom with own Ensuite! Approx 4,500 sf + lower level!

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

2 bedroom unit with approximately 850 square feet in luxurious Menkes condo building! Unobstructed view!

Luxury custom built home on 45’ x 160’ pool size lot!

Finished walk-out basement! Beautiful landscaping!

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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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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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CONDITIONALLY

SOLD NORTH YORK

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$2,498,888

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. Stone and brick façade with copper accents. Grand marble foyer, beautiful spiral staircase with wrought iron.

10’ ceilings on main floor, hardwood flooring and crown moulding throughout. Gourmet kitchen with centre island, granite countertop, marble backsplash, spacious breakfast area overlooking beautiful yard. 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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$1,380,000

Sheppard & Bayview, prime location in Bayview Village. Beautiful bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, 2-car garage and 4 parking spaces. 60’ x 126’ lot with professional designed landscaping. Close to subway station, shopping centre, Earl Haig School District, and easy access to Highway 401, 404 and hospital.

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.

MARKHAM

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$658,888

RICHMOND HILL

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$1,580,000

Yonge Street, prime location in Thornhill.

Live/Invest/Build, your choice. 888 square feet on main level and an additional 750 in the in-law/ guest basement apartment. A fantastic 55’ x 143’ lot with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, 4 parking space. With recent upgrades, new bathroom and kitchen, stainless steel appliances, extensive built-ins. Windows galore. One of the lowest prices in Thornhill!

Yonge, 16th & Bayview. Very sanctuary in the heart of Richmond Hill. 83’ x 315’ with approximately 2,300 square feet of living space.

4+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, with a circular driveway. The possibilities are endless! Close to everything. Traffic lights are a big bonus.

SOLD

SOLD

TORONTO

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$3,335,000

Bayview & York Mills. Custom built residence featuring 8,000 square feet of finished living space. 72’ x 130’ lot, 5+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, 3-car garage. High quality finishes throughout, open concept entertaining areas.

Finished walk-out basement with theatre/media room, gym, sauna and spa, and nanny suite.

B&O sound system, enjoy outdoor lifestyle in the private oasis. Rear grounds designed by Janice Rosenberg.

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.