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ISSUE 09 • 2015

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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Sharon Soltanian Broker of Record

416.892.0188

sharonsoltanian.com For more details on this cover home refer to Page 6

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143 BYNG AVENUE • $3,188,000

278 GREENFIELD AVENUE • $1,868,000

386 PARKVIEW AVENUE

Spectacular luxury custom built home, 52’ x 161’ lot, wainscotting, pot lights, skylight, library, waffled ceiling, basement with wet bar.

New custom-built luxury home, close to subway, TTC, and schools!

Upgraded bright custom-built 5-bedroom home, skylight, Jacuzzi, walk-out basement.

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192 WILFRED AVENUE • $1,448,000

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $ 1,398,000

149 BISHOP AVENUE • $998,000

ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS! Super location, excellent opportunity to build your dream home. Excellent very deep approximately 150’ lot in prestigious Willowdale area surrounded by million dollar homes!

ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS! Super location, excellent opportunity to build your dream home.

Elegant and classic solid totally renovated 3-bedroom home on 50’ x 147’ lot featuring a finished basement with wet bar and sauna!

Bright and spacious, gorgeously renovated from top to bottom. New gourmet kitchen with quarts countertop! Feels like a new home!

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COMING SOON

COMING SOON

4 CARACAS DRIVE • $948,000

23 CASWELL DRIVE

102 NIPIGON AVENUE

Great semi-detached home, 4+1 bedroom, prestigeous Bayview Village area! Bright space with upgraded kitchen.

4+1 bedroom, 7 washroom luxury home sitting on a 60’ x 150’ lot.

Generations of woodworking experience and top quality material create a unique and magnificent home.

Luxurious 5+2 bedroom custom-built home, skylight, speakers and pot lights throughout. Large finished basement with 2nd kitchen.

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181 BISHOP AVENUE • $1,188,000

271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,098,000

14 CHANTILLY CRESCENT • $1,088,000

Elegant and classic solid stone sidesplit 3+2 home. Bright and spacious, gorgeously renovated from top to bottom, new gourmet kitchen with quartz countertop. Feels like a new home!

Fantastic premium corner lot with 173’ frontage. Ideal opportunity for investors and builders. Potential for 10 townhouses or commercial building. Existing home approx 2,500 sq ft plus finished basement.

5+3 beds/3 baths, 2 kitchens, 6 existing parkings. Earl Haig SS.

Gorgeous ‘Westbrook’ building.Totally renovated and feels like a brand new home. Bright, open concept with stunning finishes!

Beautiful brand new chef’s kitchen with quartz countertop!

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Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

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185 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

122 KINGSDALE AVENUE

Ultra stylish brand new custom built home.

Extraordinary finishing & superior quality with approx 6,000 sf! Facing park, 2 mins to tennis court, Yonge Street & downtown of North York! 50’ x 131.5’ lot size.

Spectacular custom home with superior quality and extraordinary finishing! Transitionally designed! Top notch trim work. Fin’d w/o bsmnt w/heated floor, nanny suite and wet bar. 50’ x 136’ lot in heart of Willowdale!

One-of-a-kind custom residence with all the “bells and whistles” in Kingsdale Avenue, steps to Yonge Street!

Beautifully designd and expertly crafted! Lavishly spent on detail and materials!

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Magnificent custom built home (1 year old) with classic design and approximately 6,000 sf, steps to school, TTC, park, community centre! Outstanding worksmanship! Spent lavishly on detail and material!

Sumptuous custom built home elegantly and uniquely designed! Masterfully crafted with approximately 7,000 square feet of living space. Includes home theatre, gym, rec room, wet bar and winecellar!

Magnificent custom home masterfully built! Approx 4,300 square feet (without garage) + 2,100 sq ft in the prof finished basement with heated floor and walk-out!

5+2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. 60’ x 125’ lot size.

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Spectacular luxurious custom built home, brilliantly designed and meticulously constructed on a huge diamond-shaped lot! Hardwood, marble/stone floors, designer kitchen, wall units and closets.

Magnificent custom built home (10 years old)! Timeless design and elegant finishes on a huge 50’ x 170’ lot.

Two suites in the basement for potential income.

Stunning custom built residence! Meticulously designed!

Conveniently located steps away from Yonge St, subway and all amenities! Hardwood & limestone floor, crown moulding, pot lights, California shutters.

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151 MCKEE AVENUE

214 DUNFOREST AVENUE

Renovated and upgraded 2-storey home. Back onto a beautiful unique ravine! 60’ frontage! 4+1 bedrooms and 5 washrooms!

Spectacular 3 year old custom built home with beautiful finishes and superb craftsmanship! Extensive use of hardwood, marble flooring, trim work, pot lights, crown moulding. Library! High-end Bosch appliances!

Spectacular custom home on a prime lot! Impressive architectural design: stone/precast facade with copper accent! Superb craftsmanship! Hardwood and marble flooring, trim work, pot lights. Oak library.

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

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Elegance at its finest! One of a kind Extravaganza custom built home! One of the largest land & new house with 3 car garage in Willowdale!! Approximately 6300 sqft luxury living space. Full panelling on 1st & 2nd floor. Three Skylites!! Waffle high ceiling, walnut library, gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, granite countertop & back splash, pot filler & large breakfast area! Finished walk-out basement with oval shape bar, sauna, cedar wine cellar, theatre room, pot lights & speakers thru-out, master bedroom with 7pc ensuite with walk-in closet.

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416.892.0188 sharonsoltanian.com See Sharon Soltanian’s ad on PAGE 2 & 3 for details on this and other great properties.

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eeming with ripe, juicy cherries, this subtly sweet fruit filling is encased in crisp, flaky layers of phyllo pastry, and a dusting of cinnamon, brown sugar, and almonds,” says Chef Tom Filippou, executive chef for President's Choice Cooking School.

Cherry Almond Strudel INGREDIENTS • 1 jar (370 ml) PC black label Ontario Montmorency Sour Cherry Fruit Spread • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried Cherries • 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose Flour • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced Almonds, toasted • 1/3 cup (75 ml) plain dry Breadcrumbs • 2 tbsp (25 ml) ground Almonds • 1 tbsp (15 ml) PC black label Cinnamon Spice • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Brown Sugar • 6 sheets PC Phyllo Pastry, thawed • 1/3 cup (75 ml) PC black label Normandy Style unsalted cultured Butter, melted • 1/4 cup (50 ml) Icing Sugar

“ The sour cherry fruit spread makes this delicate and exquisite strudel

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Using small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread cherry mixture evenly over top of phyllo layers, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border bare on all sides. Roll phyllo up lengthwise, jelly-roll style. Tuck ends underneath and brush seams with remaining butter. Place seam side down in the middle of prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife, cut three equal slits across top of roll. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Let stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle with icing sugar and slice crosswise on the diagonal to serve. THN www.newscanada.com thehomenews.ca

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ew and demanding routines on those first few days back at school can be intimidating for both parents and kids alike. To assist, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) offers some tips to help your little ones start off the school year feeling strong: >>>

P L AY A N D E X E R C I S E FOR BETTER SLEEP Research shows that exercising helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer. This is especially true for kids.

Unfortunately, studies show that only 7% of kids in Canada get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Make sure your child gets enough sleep every night by encouraging physical activity during the day.

GO ORGANIC Teaching our kids about the benefits of organic foods is almost as important as making sure that they eat breakfast every day. When you buy organic foods, you're investing in your health and the health of your family, and you're supporting environmentally sustainable practices.

These are all important messages we should be teaching our children.

A D D A M U LT I V I TA M I N TO YO U R M I X Mornings can be busy and hectic. Sometimes kids just don't have time to eat a full, healthy breakfast to get all the nutrients they need. Supplementing your kids' diet with a multivitamin might be a good idea to ensure they are getting all the essential nutrients. There are multivitamins formulated for every age, ranging from kids to adults. Speak with your health care practitioner to determine which multivitamin is best for every member of your family. >>>

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PAC K A B R A I N BOOSTING LUNCH Packing the right food for lunch can also play a role in boosting your child's brain power. Foods that contain poly-unsaturated fats are good for brain health and provide energy. If possible, try to slip avocados or pumpkin seeds into school lunches.

ADD OMEGA-3S F O R B R A I N H E A LT H The long-chain omega-3 fats in fish oil have been shown to improve cognitive performance, including improved behaviour, memory, and reading. Getting the right amount of healthy fats during pregnancy and childhood has shown to have a number of benefits for children, including increased intelligence and visual acuity. Omega-3 supplements are available in different forms for children and adults.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT V I TA M I N D In September, the days get shorter and back-to-school means more time indoors, both of which can lead to a decrease in vitamin D. Children and toddlers need vitamin D to absorb calcium and form strong teeth and bones. It has also been linked to increased immunity and disease prevention. Consider adding a vitamin D supplement formulated for children.

When adding supplements to your child's diet, it is always a good idea to speak with your health care practitioner. Visit chfa.ca for more information on how to help your child thrive and enjoy a healthy transition back to school this September. THN www.newscanada.com

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Weston Downs

Weston Downs

Opulent custom re-built estate home boasting 11,500 square feet on 3/4 acre lot.

Custom estate with Smart home technology, 8-car underground parking and elevator. Seamlesss interior/exterior transitions are highlights of this home.

Offered at $4,988,800 www.171BlackburnBlvd.com

Offered at $3,095,000 www.49OrrAve.com

15536 The Gore Road

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Luxury country living on exclusive and private 44 acres in East Caledon.

Over 7,000 sq ft, custom-built raised bungalow with walk-out basement.

Beautiful townhouse with high quality upgrades and renovations, huge south facing backyard backing onto bike/walkway trail.

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

Offered at $529,900 www.23VillageVistaWay.com

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Offered at $1,475,000 www.202VillageGreenDr.com

61 Noah Crescent Offered at $1,388,000