The Home News West Toronto DEC 2017

ISSUE 12 • 2017

the Bloor West Village, High Park, Swansea, Baby Point, Lambton, Old Mill, Roncesvalles, Sunnyside, Runnymede & The Junction

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 11

WIN A NOBLE BISTRO 5 COURSE TASTING PG.10 • PUFF PASTRY CANAPES PG.8

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6 416.588.8248

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction

Select 2017 Sales

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD*

Madison Avenue

Roncesvalles Avenue

Roncesvalles Avenue

Annex

Roncesvalles Village

Roncesvalles Village

SOLD

SOLD*

SOLD

Wallace Avenue

Old Mill Trail

Stewart Street

Bloordale

Kingsway

King West

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD*

Alcorn Avenue

Gerrard Street East

Grove Avenue

Summerville

Upper Beaches

Beaconsfield

(416) 588-8248

realestatesolutions@rogers.com

www.kerbler.com

*Represented Purchaser

ISSUE 12 • 2017

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnmedia.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnmedia.com ADVERTISING SALES Marianne KENNEDY marianne@thnmedia.com

12

CREATIVE PRODUCTION Tim FRANKIW tim@thnmedia.com

SIMPLE HOME UPDATES BEFORE

THE HOLIDAYS

Dereck ADDIE dereck@thnmedia.com Casey ELOGIO casey@thnmedia.com Shirley RADEBACH shirley@thnmedia.com WEB DESIGN Vaughn JOSEPH vaughn@thnmedia.com ADMINISTRATION Diana LYNAS diana@thnmedia.com PRINTING BCIS Canada The Home News Magazine is published monthly and delivered to homes in Bloor West Village, High Park, Swansea, Baby Point, Lambton, Roncesvalles, Sunnyside, Old Mill, Runnymede & The Junction by Canada Post, agreement #41362062.

THN Media 2187 Dunwin Drive Mississauga, ON L5L 1X2 Office 905-278-1111 Toll Free 1-855-355-8502 Fax 905-608-9042 thehomenews.ca

10 4

@thehomenews

ENTER TO WIN A NOBLE BISTRO 5 COURSE TASTING

8

facebook.com/thehomenewscanada

DELICIOUS

PUFF PASTRY CANAPES

DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine as accurately as possible; however errors and omissions can occur. THN Media, their employees, agents, representatives and vendors are not liable for any damages relating to errors or omissions in the editorials or advertising which may appear herein except where a specific charge has been made. In such cases THN Media shall have limited liability only to the charge for such advertising or editorials.

Ana Santos Sales Representative

direct

647-232-7317

Top 5 in sales company-wide

AT HARVEY KALLES FOR 2015 & 2016!

a n a @ a s a n to s . ca

for more information, visit

asantos.ca

DIRECTOR’S AWARD

DIRECTOR’S AWARD

DIRECTOR’S AWARD

2014

2015

2016

Happy Holidays A BIG THANK YOU

for your support, confidence and trust and I look forward to another great year in 2018.

From my family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season and a new year filled with

PEACE, LOVE, GOOD HEALTH, LOVE & PROSPERITY.

E IV S U CL X E

16 Edenbridge Drive • $8,500,000 16edenbridge.com

40 Princess Anne Crescent • $3,389,000 40princessanne.com

47 Nottingham Drive • Call for Details 47nottingham.com

77 26th Street • $1,498,000 77twentysixth.com

88 Laburnham Avenue • $1,198,000 88 laburnham.com

31 Carnation Avenue • $1,098,000 31carnation.com

G IN M CO

ON SO

21 Courtsfield Crescent • Call for Details 21courtsfield.com

D

L SO

712 The Queensway • $1,198,000 asantos.ca

20 Robinglade Drive

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

CALL TODAY for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION.

2316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P2 Office: 416-441-2888 *Represented Buyer

WWW.

DA LINDATE A M .COM 416 - 236 - 1871

CALL FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL MARKET EVALUATION

Luke DALINDA

*

S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E 2014*

TOP

1% in CANADA

BASED ON DOLLAR VOLUME OF SALES

Daiva DALINDA

BROKER

LIFETIME MEMBER

Happy Holidays

war m wishes for the holiday season

One of these can be under your tree...

PALACE PLACE $1,295,000 This is the most sought after suite in the building, as it has a full south exposure overlooking the lake from every room. Sparkling water views by day, brilliant city waterfront views by night! Beautiful hardwood floors and granite counters enhance this expansive 1,985 square foot residence.

5-star hotel-like amenities include valet and shuttle to Union Station.

WATERFRONT ELEGANCE $2,198,000 Exquisite one-of-a-kind townhouse at the waters edge at Grand Harbour.

3,200 sq ft with 10’ coffered ceilings and 4 double door walk-outs to a wraparound terrace overlooking the lake and marinas. 2 large fireplaces, plus 2 private upper decks with forever views of the lake. Smart home technology, 3-car parking, plus access to saltwater pool, gym, guest suites and party room.

HIGH PARK EXCLUSIVE $2,685,000 Majestic 4,260 sq ft residence on a cul-de-sac that is just steps to High Park, Lake Ontario and nature trails. Stunning Architectural Digest décor throughout! 6 walkouts with 180 degree treetop views, plus a wraparound deck with a view of Grenadier Pond. The magnificent pie-shaped lot has lush gardens and includes a double-car garage.

Only 7 minute drive to downtown!

LUKE

DAIVA

LDALINDA@DALINDA.NET

416-725-7170

DDALINDA@DALINDA.NET

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

416-919-1738

*

RECIPE

TWO-WAY

HOLIDAY CANAPES

ender puff pastry is prepared with two different toppings to whet the appetites of your Christmas party guests. In one hand, they'll have tart pears topped with walnuts and sweet honey, and in the other, a salty prosciutto and sundried tomato with bitter arugula. Both are layered on a creamy ricotta cheese base. Everything needed to make this budget-friendly, delicious decadence can be found at Walmart for less than $1.70 a serving.

PUFF PASTRY

CANAPES

Prep time: 15 mins ∤ Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 8 (4 canapes each)

S TEP 0 1 Heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment.

S TEP 0 2 Unroll one sheet of puff pastry. Cut pastry evenly into 4 strips. Cut each strip evenly into 4 parts to make 16 squares. Place on prepared pan, score 2 or 3 times with a fork and brush with egg wash. Bake until golden and puffed; about

INGREDIENTS

14 minutes. Repeat with remaining sheet. Cool 5 minutes.

• 1 450g package butter puff pastry, thawed

S TEP 0 3

• 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 cup (250 mL) ricotta cheese • 1/2 pear, thinly sliced

Spread each square with 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ricotta cheese. Top 16 squares with pear slices, walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Top remaining 16 squares with arugula, prosciutto, and sundried tomatoes.

• 1/4 cup (125 mL) toasted walnuts, chopped

S TEP 0 4

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) honey

Find more great recipes online at walmart.ca/recipes.

• 1 cup (250 mL) arugula

www.newscanada.com

• 8 slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise • 1/4 cup (60 mL) sundried tomatoes, chopped

8

DIRECTIONS

Christine Simpson sales representative

christine@christinesimpson.com c. 416.271.6900

SO LD

‘Riverside’ Humber River LD

SO

LD

SO

‘High Park’

‘Sunnylea’

‘Central Etobicoke’

LD

SO

LD

SO

LD

SO

LD

SO

‘Old Millside’

416.236.1871

LD

LD

SO

LD

SO

‘Etobicoke’

‘Bloor West Village’

‘West Etobicoke’

*

SO

LD

LD

‘Sunnylea’

‘Bloorview Court’

($ volume sales)

SO

SO

‘Baby Point’

TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2016

‘The Kingsway’ LD

SO

Thank You To The Great Communities I Am Privileged To Work In.

Merry Christmas ~ Health & Happiness For 2018!

MORE PHOTOS~DETAILS~VIRTUAL TOURS ONLINE • CALL FOR OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULES

christinesimpson.com

Eva Stec

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

9 $1 ,3

5 ,00

Christina Lai

B.Sc.Phm.

0

SO L

D

SO L

D

8 King George’s Road

41 King George’s Road

Classic Kingsway Tudor!

Kingsway Stone Cottage!

SO L

D

SO L

D

83 Kingsway Crescent • Kingsway Crescent Bungalow!

Bright and charming 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom bungalow on prestigious street. This home features plenty of character with its leaded glass, hardwood flooring, fireplace and renovated bathrooms. 50’ x 100’ corner lot with attached garage. Large, fully finished basement with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home has so much opportunity both to live in and/or renovate. Walk to Humber River, parks and schools.

371 Price Edward Drive North

9 Kingsborough Crescent

Kingsway Masterpiece!

Prime Richmond Gardens!

Top 1% by dollar volume in City of Toronto - 2016

www.themotriagroup.com

10

Of all Realtors in Toronto Real Estate Board, 2016. Based on Top-Ranked Agent Reality powered by IMS

Building Relationships... One home at a time.

Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Call for Details 3 9 5 A R M A D A L E AV E N U E , T O R O N T O

395 Armadale Avenue is a stunning, updated Bloor West Village home! This lovely home includes 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms and a finished basement with a separate entrance. Some features include new hardwood flooring with rich wood, french doors, lead stained glass, beamed ceilings, wood trims and much more. The grand living room includes a beautiful fireplace, crown moulding as well as a sitting room. The gorgeous pristine kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, pot lights, granite counters, a breakfast area and a walk out to the deck where you can walk over to your landscaped yard. 395 Armadale Avenue had 4-bedrooms which were converted into 3 larger bedrooms! The huge master bedroom includes a 3-piece ensuite, fireplace and a sitting area! Enjoy heated bathroom floors, much storage space and all the beautiful features this home has to offer! The finished basement includes an office space, family room, laundry room and a workshop. Enjoy delightful dining spots, coffee shops, stores, parks, Jane subway station and notable schools such as Runnymede PC and Humberside CI. all within a 5-10 minute walk.

See Tanya Sidorova’s ad on PAGE 16 for details on this and other great properties.

home reno

SIMPLE HOME

12

UPDATES BEFORE the holidays

oliday entertaining can be stressful, and every good host wants to impress.

Before the cooking begins and the guests arrive, consider tackling a few projects that will refresh your space to make a great impression without breaking the bank. Depending on your skill level, here are a few quick ideas from The Home Depot Canada to inspire and inform.

BEGINNER

MODERNIZE YOUR HARDWARE

Woodale Aged Brass Pulls

American Standard Sink and Faucet

Stay on trend by upgrading your cabinet knobs and pulls.

To give your space a contemporary feel, look for on-trend hardware in matte black, rose gold or brass. If the new pull is the same size as the old one, simply unscrew from behind and replace. If you need to resize, fill the existing holes with a durable wood filler, sand and touch-up. Then make a paper template with the new hole spacing marked centre on the drawer, and drill the new holes to install hardware. This frugal fix packs a lot of bang for your buck.

N OV I C E

REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN FAUCET

Richelieu Rustic Forged Cabinet Pull

Wisdom Stone Pearl Rose Gold Cabinet Knob

Liberty Mandara Champagne Bronze Cabinet Knob

The kitchen is the heart every home, and during the holidays it will likely be the centre of the party. Impress guests with a quick and trendy faucet update. First, determine how many holes exist in your sink or in your countertop if you have an under-mount sink. This determines what type of replacement faucet will fit. Three and four-hole sinks are the most common. If you have a three-hole, you can choose a faucet with two accessories, such as a soap dispenser or sprayer. You also can select a double-handle faucet with one accessory or a single-handle with a deck plate such as American Standard's Fairbury gooseneck faucet. Whether your style calls for a matte black farmhouse look or a sleek, polished chrome modern aesthetic, this upgrade offers both practicality and stylish design. >>>

13

home reno

E X P E RT

UPGR ADE YOUR TOILET With extra bustle in your home this season, consider replacing your toilet to save on water bills and cleaning.

Look for high-efficiency models with enough flushing power to eliminate the stress of emergency clogging.

Choose a high-power model like the Champion from American Standard, which earned its title for its ability to move masses 70% larger than a standard toilet. So, if your visiting nephew accidentally throws the toilet paper roll in the bowl, worry not because this toilet will flush it down. The best part is that no tools are required for installation and it includes everything you need to make the swap. THN www.newscanada.com

American Standard CHAMPION 4 Right Height Toilet

14

PROVIDING YOU WITH REAL ESTATE SERVICE AT ITS BEST FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST.

58 Pettit Drive

•

$1,525,000

This home rocks! Renovated, all polished and ready for the move-in day! Do not judge this book by its cover although it’s cover is beautiful, it’s a much bigger home than it appears! Richmond Gardens turn-key super stylish 4-bedroom is perfect for your growing family! Big rooms, a big south-facing lot, inground pool. Absolute perfection, fantastic entertaining home! Ever-popular Richview Collegiate & Father Serra School Districts, around the corner from the neighbourhood park, pool, and tennis. Close to shops and some of Canada’s best golf, 10 minutes to the airport! This is stunning and value-packed! 58Pettit.com

Wishing You HAPPY HOLIDAYS, MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May the PEACE and JOY of the Holiday Season be with you throughout the coming year.

from Linda Tickins & Co.

Linda, Connie, Rennie & Alex

1074 Royal York Road

•

$1,395,000

Urban setting in The Kingsway, steps to subway, shops, dining, pubs, Starbucks, Vintages LCBO! Stylish renovation, open concept living space, 2+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces.

Lambton Kingsway and Our Lady of Sorrows school districts. 20 minutes to Financial/Theatre Districts and airports. Turn-key and the perfect condo alternative! 1074RoyalYork.com

Over 35 Years of Success Selling Toronto TOP 1% in the City of Toronto for Sales Volume & Number of Sales 2016* *MLS sales according to IMS Inc.

TANYA SIDOROVA Sales Representative

MICHAEL INWOOD Broker, B.Comm

Please call us today for a Free Evaluation of Your Home

416.262.6061 sidorovainwood.com info@sidorovainwood.com

Proudly Serving

ETOBICOKE, RONCESVALLES, BLOOR WEST VILLAGE, HIGH PARK, SWANSEA, JUNCTION & BABY POINT

for over 27years!

FOR SALE $1,299,000

FOR SALE $1,999,000

19 Deforest Road

34 Durie Street SWANSEA

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

FOR SALE • CALL FOR DETAILS

FOR SALE $1,599,000

EXCLUSIVE • $1,399,000

395 Armadale Avenue

3 Mcclinchy Avenue

86 Abbott Avenue

EXCLUSIVE • $1,290,000

EXCLUSIVE • $1,450,000

OUR FAVE VILLAGE SHOPS & SPOTS

497 St Johns Road

11 Deforest Road

2447 Bloor St W, Toronto

SWANSEA

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

BABY POINT

THE KINGSWAY

SWANSEA

FOR SALE $899,000

135 Evans Avenue

HIGH PARK

(416) 763-4176

SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INC., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS AND SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER

We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday that’s filled with joy and much laughter. We also wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year!